Dallas S6E22: English vocabulary

to get revenge on someone

to be next to something and touch it along one side

now; at the present time

to secretly look at a place to plan a crime

moving quickly with light, springy steps

used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

a luxury apartment on the top floor of a building

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

in a way that shows strong love or care

unfair or mean in a way that hurts someone personally

a check issued by a bank and guaranteed by the bank

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to stay calm and relaxed

a sarcastic way of saying you do not believe what someone has just said

used to say that something is not surprising

in a position where many people notice and pay attention to you

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

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

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to make someone feel happy or entertained

to react in a sudden, very upset, angry, or excited way

the set of digits you dial before a phone number to show which area it is in

the duty of a citizen to take part in public life and follow civic responsibilities

in a blunt or direct way

to feel a romantic attraction to someone

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

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

land covered with grass for animals to graze on

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

to spend time in a place without doing anything in particular

the most important or best product, place, or thing in a group or company

very much; to an extreme degree

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

people who have little money or wealth

to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

as; in the same way that

something that causes trouble, delay, or extra work

a person who works on a ranch, especially caring for animals

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

to see something briefly or only partly

used to encourage someone to do something or try something

an Italian title used before a woman's name

a small hollow or mark made by pressure or impact

a strong, focused light that shines on one small area

to some extent; fairly

allowing travel in only one direction

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a casual way to say goodbye

a rolled bundle of tobacco for smoking

a statement or idea that can be discussed or argued about

less important than the main thing, but connected to it

an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

in a raw, natural, or unrefined state

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

causing a very heavy defeat or loss

a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

the sale and issuing of tickets

a shrub or tree with sharp, shiny leaves and red berries

one of the speaker's or writer's friends

to be involved in buying and selling goods or services

a short, loud sound, often used to show sudden impact or excitement

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

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

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

in or to a different place

a casual way of saying hello

a room in a hotel for guests to stay in

trapped or in a difficult position with little chance of escape