Dallas S8E9: English vocabulary

to fall forward and land face first

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

to indicate or suggest something

to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to be in charge of a meeting, court case, or ceremony

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

cause something to improve a lot

to hint at or reveal something indirectly, often a secret or embarrassing fact

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to strongly agree with someone

to do something correctly or in the right way

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

a group of wild boars

to punish or criticize someone severely

to calm down and relax

work that involves carefully finding out facts or solving a mystery

to meet a problem, difficulty, or opponent

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

the legal right to have a job

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to feel deep sadness because someone has died

the act of saving something from loss or damage

as; in the same way that

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

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

past tense and past participle of bed

a strong alcoholic drink made from wine or fruit

a soft wet mixture used to hold bricks or stones together in building

very; extremely

not caring enough about other people's feelings

to paint something again, especially to cover worn or damaged spots

to feel angry or upset about something unfair

an Italian title used before a woman's name

to start dealing with the important part of something

to some extent; fairly

allowing travel in only one direction

to stand somewhere and waste time doing nothing useful

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

a heavy, repeated beating or striking sound

stopped and unable to continue moving or working

a small, soft bread roll, especially one served with a meal

continue doing something, especially after a pause or interruption

a very short period of time

doors that are not closed

the process of making holes with a drill

the act of sending something on to another place

used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

a person who dives underwater, especially for sport or work

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

the place where guests or visitors check in or ask for help in a hotel, office, or similar place

not sensible or fair

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

to keep doing something even when it is difficult

to have a friendly relationship with someone and not argue

with someone or something else; in addition to

very bad, unpleasant, or of poor quality

an informal, friendly greeting

a polite way to say you do not want something

from a particular time or event up to now

at a great distance from here

to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

to intend or expect to do something

a large room used for dancing and formal social events

to try to find someone or something

more correct or more suitable