rudderless
without clear direction, control, or leadership
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Dallas S14E21: English vocabulary
Season 14, Episode 21SoapDramaFamily
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hereto
to this document or agreement
murderess
a woman who has killed someone
sweepings
bits of dirt, dust, and other small waste collected when you sweep a floor
mistrial
a trial that is ended and declared invalid because of a serious legal error
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
understatement
the act of making something seem less important or less serious than it really is
caroling
singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
stockholder
a person who owns shares in a company
nit
the egg of a louse, especially one attached to a hair
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ahem
used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
petitioning
to formally ask an authority or organization for something
intrude
to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted or invited
necking
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
vacate
to leave a place you have been using or living in
carding
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
jerking
making quick, sharp movements
full of it
used to say that someone is lying or talking nonsense
congratulation
an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck
power of attorney
the legal right to act for someone else, especially in financial or legal matters
shadowing
the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker