Dallas S12E23: English vocabulary

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

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

to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

to keep deceiving someone or leading them on with false hopes

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

gentle kindness or affection

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

large, impressive, and often a little intimidating in appearance

the process of breaking down food in the body so it can be used

a woman who behaves in a very free, wild, or unconventional way

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

absolutely not; no way

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

the process of making a surface or material smooth

far away; at a great distance

to get something back, especially by force or effort

a very difficult, painful, or upsetting experience

to stay in one place in the air

a group of wild boars

a chemical element used as fuel in nuclear power and weapons

used in compounds to mean having a particular attitude or way of thinking

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

a problem that slows or stops progress

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

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

to spend time doing nothing useful

to make someone very tired

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

to fall behind in movement, progress, or development

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

a person who admires someone or something

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

something that goes well with something else and makes it look or work better

a type of American whiskey made from corn

as; in the same way that

something that causes trouble, delay, or extra work

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

showing no pity or mercy

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

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

clothes you wear for sleeping

past tense and past participle of bed

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

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

shining with small bright points of reflected light

not able to do something or deal with it

a casual way to say goodbye

a person or animal you feel sorry for

the number 400

a feeling of low energy, sadness, or lack of interest

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

ready to work or start functioning

a short metal pin or bolt that sticks out from a surface

having a ring or rings around it

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

continue doing something, especially after a pause or interruption

causing a very heavy defeat or loss

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

a German greeting used to say hello politely

a short trip for pleasure on a boat

water with bubbles of carbon dioxide in it

supposed to; expected or required to do something

to be involved in buying and selling goods or services

in a bed, especially while sleeping or resting

an insect or animal that damages crops, food, or plants

a loose outer garment, often worn at home or over pajamas

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

food, drinks, or other items brought to a hotel room on request

a piece of clothing worn for swimming

to hit something hard

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