Breaking Bad S5E2: English vocabulary

to stop something from succeeding

past tense and past participle of shoot

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

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

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

something that comes before and leads to a later thing

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

the quality of being open and honest, especially about decisions or money

cause something to improve a lot

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to speak to someone in a way that ignores their replies or feelings

the U.S. holiday on July 4, celebrating American independence

a small soft bag or pocket for carrying things

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

used to strongly emphasize that something is true or should happen

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

used to say you want something to happen soon

the part of a system, group, or plan that is most likely to fail

to cause something bad to happen to someone

more important than anything else; most important

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

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

to wait until the next day before deciding something

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

to speak or act more quickly

a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

the act of building a bridge

the ordinary world of everyday life, especially as different from school, theory, or imagination

to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

as; in the same way that

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

located or happening at sea, away from the shore

a gun that can be carried and used by one person

past tense and past participle of bed

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

to be in charge of a project, group, or activity and make sure it runs well

done in a quiet, secret way

the planning and organization needed to move people, goods, or supplies from one place to another

a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair

to look quickly, especially secretly or from a hidden place

a bean used as food and to make oil

to some extent; fairly

a serious promise to do something

allowing travel in only one direction

to give something to another person

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

to make money from a business or activity

a person who carries out an investigation, especially for the police or another organization

clear and obvious

a casual way to say goodbye

in a sudden and very noticeable way

a box made of cardboard, used for packing or storing things

a herbal drink made from camomile flowers

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

to trip or lose your balance for a moment

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

relating to mail or the postal service

an informal way of saying that someone is lucky or has good fortune

a ticket you buy for a lottery draw

a cook who prepares fried foods

the sale and issuing of tickets

the act of sending something on to another place

used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

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

used to emphasize that every single part or item is included

used to tell someone not to worry or apologize

to breathe air out of your lungs

to cook a meal outdoors, especially for a group

to think about something again, especially before making a decision