Dallas S14E17: English vocabulary

a man who rides a horse, especially as a skilled rider or soldier

to do something too much or too intensely

a tall structure used for lifting heavy equipment or drilling for oil

the ending of a job or other relationship, often with money paid to the person leaving

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

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

To follow someone closely, especially to watch what they do

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to hit or push with the head or horns

to make it possible for something to happen

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

to make someone so excited or emotional that they lose control

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

a mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child

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

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

past tense and past participle of shoot

used humorously to say that someone is no longer young or at their peak

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

to bully or speak to someone in a harsh, overbearing way

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

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

a nearby area or place

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

to refuse to accept something, especially an idea or suggestion

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

a small symbol on a computer screen that shows where the next click or action will happen

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

used to say that a situation is no longer predictable and anything may happen

to give someone else the responsibility, power, or job that you have had

done too quickly and without enough thought

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

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

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

someone or something that is especially harmful or troublesome for you

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

a school that offers courses in business and management

an official document that allows a couple to get married

a phone installed in a car for making calls

a layer of oil floating on the surface of water

not legally or officially acceptable; not valid

in or to the eastern part of the United States, especially from the Midwest or West

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

to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do

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

to find or meet something by chance

a small round bread roll, sometimes sweet

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to visit someone briefly and informally

written in a slanted style of type

having many bends or turns

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

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

as; in the same way that

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

good enough to meet a standard or need

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

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

very; extremely

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

at all; used for emphasis in negative statements

to some extent; fairly

preserved or sold in bottles

a small insect-like animal that bites animals and people and sucks blood

a casual way to say goodbye

to become healthier or improve