Dallas S14E14: English vocabulary

a person who handles publicity and media relations for someone or something

to marry again

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

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

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

a routine service for a car that includes lubricating moving parts

to talk in a casual, lively way

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

walk heavily or noisily

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to fall suddenly, often in a messy or uncontrolled way

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

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the process of making a surface or material smooth

far away; at a great distance

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

believing that something is true, often when it is not

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

a date that two couples go on together

in a blunt or direct way

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

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

to make a number of phone calls to different people or places

to leave in a casual, unhurried way

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

to stop bothering or criticizing someone

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

deserving praise, help, or respect

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

written in a slanted style of type

a type of American whiskey made from corn

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

a long strap used to guide a horse while riding

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

as; in the same way that

a person who spends a lot of money, especially on expensive things

the replacement of old oil in a vehicle engine with fresh oil

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

to officially end a law, system, or practice

a period in the past that was enjoyable or memorable, often remembered with nostalgia

move quickly from side to side

the smallest chess piece, which can move forward and capture diagonally

to some extent; fairly

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

a sweet fried cake, often shaped like a ring

to stay in a place for a while and not leave

a polite way to say sorry or to ask someone to repeat something or let you pass

a person who is connected to you through your social circle or family

stopped and unable to continue moving or working

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

used to say that something will happen or is true even if someone does not want it

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

a prefix meaning 'not' or 'without

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

a small, humanlike creature from legend or fantasy

used to warn someone to be careful or stop what they are doing

a very short period of time

a girl or young woman who is a member of the Girl Scouts

an organization for girls and young women that teaches practical skills, leadership, and community service

a doughnut filled with jam or jelly

the sale and issuing of tickets

to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

one of the speaker's or writer's friends

the way things are arranged so that they are in the right position or line

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

in any case; anyway

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

slanted or not level