Dallas S11E27: English vocabulary

a heavy club with a metal head, used as a weapon

so attractive, pleasant, or tempting that it is hard to refuse

to give someone back their job, rank, or previous position

the study of correct reasoning

sloping downward or at an angle

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

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

to talk in a casual, lively way

walk heavily or noisily

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

to cut or tear something into small pieces

to help someone understand something better

to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose

a person who stands outside a theater, circus, or similar place and tries to attract customers

the authority to act or vote for someone else

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

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

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

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

fairly large

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

the act of fastening something with a screw

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

to spill or let liquid flow out of a container

used to show strong surprise, annoyance, or disbelief in a question

a group of wild boars

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

a person who tricks people in order to get money

a place where funeral services are arranged and held

to enter a place suddenly and roughly

in a blunt or direct way

a flat part at the back of a boat or ship that helps it turn

to end a group, organization, or team so that it no longer exists

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

to eat dinner, especially in a formal or restaurant setting

a person who saves someone from danger or serious trouble

to delay dealing with something

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

to elect someone to a job or position by voting

to put on clothes quickly and easily

a wreath made from laurel leaves, used as a sign of victory or honor

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to behave in a silly or playful way, especially when you should be serious

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

written in a slanted style of type

a person who owns shares in a company

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

as; in the same way that

a herb with fragrant green leaves used in cooking

past tense and past participle of bed

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

done in a quiet, secret way

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a medical examination of a body after death to find the cause of death

a dog used for hunting, often with long ears and a strong sense of smell

very; extremely

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

soft material used to make something more comfortable, protect it, or give it shape

to start dealing with the important part of something

to some extent; fairly

a lasting feeling of anger or resentment about something that happened in the past

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

the act of removing shells or outer coverings from nuts, seeds, or other food

a casual way to say goodbye

to become healthier or improve

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

in a raw, natural, or unrefined state

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

used to express relief that something bad did not happen