Grey's Anatomy S9E15: English vocabulary

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

a piece of clothing with trousers and a bib front, worn over a shirt for work or casual wear

a drug that makes someone calm or sleepy

the showing of a film or TV program to an audience

to pull something back or back in

one of the hard joints in the middle of your fingers

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

to honor an event or place by being present

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

a public performance of music or dance, often by a student or solo performer

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

to think of someone or something in a particular way

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a large movement of people leaving a place

property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

a secure place for your feet when standing or climbing

a small group of people who discuss a product, idea, or issue for market research

the intestines

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

to deal with a problem before it gets worse

very tired and lacking energy

to have another company or person do part of your work

during a short period of time before the longer-term result is clear

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the way land is used, such as for farming, housing, or industry

a group of wild boars

something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

the fact of living in a place, or the place where you live

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

to make someone feel worried or under pressure

a hospital room where surgery is performed

having a mental illness

a school that teaches practical skills for a job or trade

to take action and become more involved or helpful

a task or project that takes a lot of effort

to submit something, such as a request or application

to be found to be true, real, or the case

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

deserving praise, help, or respect

to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

a fixed limit on the number or amount of something allowed or required

having many bends or turns

to spend time in a place without doing anything in particular

the act of saving something from loss or damage

a small bird that eats seeds and often sings

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

marked or decorated with letters or writing

past tense and past participle of bed

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

extremely large

giving advice or recommendations, but not having the power to make decisions

the lower part of the body between the chest and the hips

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

to some extent; fairly

to officially allow someone to leave a hospital or other institution

a casual way to say goodbye

an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

a type of art or creative expression

a card you send or give to someone to express greetings, congratulations, or good wishes

having firm, well-defined muscles

so bright that it is hard to see

to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

unable to pay your debts and officially declared so by law

an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong