Friends S2E15: English vocabulary

to end a romantic relationship

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

a device that produces a narrow beam of light for use in technology, medicine, and science

to support a claim with facts or proof

as; in the same way that

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

any one of a group, without saying which one

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

to say what you think or ask a question, especially in a group

to look quickly, especially secretly or from a hidden place

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

a casual way to say goodbye

a flat structure made of wood or other materials that floats on water

to provide food and drink for an event or group of people

having a ring or rings around it

the quality of being fair and reasonable

to move or make something move into a sloping position

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

supposed to; expected or required to do something

a young bear, lion, fox, or similar wild animal

standing straight up

joined firmly to something else by glue, heat, or pressure

to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

more correct or more suitable

the act of becoming awake

used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

at the same point in time as something else

the previous time something happened or was done

please come inside

to make a low, continuous humming sound

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

at the front of something or someone

wearing special or formal clothes

to a very great degree; very much

to leave your bed after sleeping

to spend time considering something

a group of birds, sheep, or other animals

more free; less restricted or controlled

moved or flowed steadily and smoothly

a group of similar things or people close together

used to express surprise, excitement, or alarm

feeling worried, frightened, or shocked

showing care and understanding for someone who is upset or in trouble

filled or inhabited by people

located or built in a particular place

a unit for measuring land area, equal to about 4,840 square yards or 0.4 hectares

having a lot of knowledge, style, and experience

causing pity or sadness; deserving sympathy

the process of checking students' work and giving it a mark or grade

not as good as it should be; lacking something important

the process of becoming warmer

showing courage and a willingness to take risks

the remains of something badly damaged or destroyed

a woman who serves food and drinks in a restaurant or cafe

a long piece of wood or metal used to support a building

used to emphasize anger, annoyance, or frustration

the process of making something cooler or less hot

the thick, blunt end of something

giving out or reflecting bright light

a soft, solid substance made by bees and used to build honeycomb

a local law officer in some parts of the US

the day or evening before a special event

expressed out loud, not just thought or implied

the act of cutting something, or a piece that has been cut off

to deal with a difficult situation or problem

to make someone feel bored or impatient

to press something firmly from all sides, or to force something through a small space

a sweet fizzy drink

either side of the face below the eye

final or most important

a television set

almost; very nearly

a sweet food served at the end of a meal

boring or lacking energy and interest

likely to be successful or to do well in the future