Dallas S10E17: English vocabulary

the hard foot of an animal such as a horse, deer, or cow

the act of moving your tongue over something

to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

difficult to find, catch, understand, or remember

an offensive word for a man who is thought to be mentally ill or behaving in a wild way

women's underwear, especially attractive or delicate styles

to make friends with someone

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

becoming weaker or less active

to stay in one place and protect yourself during danger or an emergency

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

a setback or decline

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to draw a line under a word or phrase, especially for emphasis

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

a harsh scolding or reprimand

a factory where oil is cleaned and made into fuel and other products

intending to cause harm or upset to someone

sad because you are alone or feel alone

something that can be criticized, attacked, or mocked freely

an exclamation used to show laughter, surprise, or mockery

the grip that lets a wheel, tire, or shoe hold on to a surface

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the state of being a mother

to a very great degree; extremely

to speak to someone in a way that ignores their replies or feelings

a casual way to suggest something or ask if something is a good idea

very expensive, stylish fashion, especially designer fashion

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

the present time, especially compared with the past

what is bothering or upsetting someone

without a clear plan or purpose; feeling bored or unsettled because you have nothing to do

to make someone feel excited and eager

careful behavior or speech that avoids offending people or revealing private information

used to say that you think something strange, secret, or wrong is happening

unfinished things that still need attention

What is bothering or upsetting you?

an informal way to say that you do not believe what someone has said

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

to become successful and make good progress

the local office that handles police work in a town or city

a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

in a blunt or direct way

a player in sports such as football or rugby who plays near the side of the field

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

to start arguing or fighting with someone

very upset, angry, or excited

to show anger or frustration by treating someone badly, even though they did not cause the problem

relating to Arabia or its people

the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

a person who is running away or hiding, especially from the police or from danger

written in a slanted style of type

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

not suitable or not good enough for a particular purpose

to avoid getting involved in something

as; in the same way that

a dance for two people in 3/4 time, or the music for it

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

located or happening at sea, away from the shore

used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain

past tense and past participle of bed

the process of becoming narrower

worried, nervous, or not comfortable

to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose

the act of deceiving or cheating someone