Friends S4E9: English vocabulary

to resign from an important job or public position

to give someone the responsibility for something or for taking care of something

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

a vegetable with long green stalks that are eaten raw or cooked

a public building or center for cultural and community events, especially in former socialist countries

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

moving by making small jumps on one foot

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

to celebrate the start of something, especially a new year or season

a way of organizing papers or records into files

a small sweet cake, usually baked in a cup-shaped mold

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

showing tension, worry, or discomfort

to kill someone illegally, especially by hanging, without a fair trial

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

the raised edge between a road and a sidewalk

to wait and be ready to act when needed

not having the skills or ability needed to do something well

to look quickly, especially secretly or from a hidden place

to some extent; fairly

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

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

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

having a ring or rings around it

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

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

to behave in a playful romantic way toward someone

to be controlled or affected by something

a party or meal for wedding guests after the ceremony

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

to drive a vehicle closer to a place or person

to make something brighter or more cheerful

a star that suddenly becomes much brighter for a short time

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

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

used to wish someone an enjoyable time

to end a phone call

a combination of two foods, drinks, or other things that go well together

more correct or more suitable

the act of sorting and storing documents in an organized way

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

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

the previous time something happened or was done

to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly

to become calmer, less angry, or less upset

a flat or folded cover for keeping papers or files together

a skill, degree, or other requirement that makes someone suitable for a job or activity

the next occasion; the time after this one

to spend time with friends in a relaxed way

to make something open, or to become open

to make someone very tired

the act of asking someone questions in order to get information or judge them

to bring food or liquid back up from the stomach through the mouth

to leave a bus, train, plane, or other vehicle

to lift something off a surface or the ground with your hand or hands

someone who gives advice and support to a less experienced person

in the direction or manner shown or mentioned

to enter a vehicle or enclosed space

to put clothes or other items on your body

to leave a place

to discuss or mention something

during the whole night

the act of making something empty

more free; less restricted or controlled

a short performance or test to show you are suitable for a role, especially in film, TV, or theater

to squeeze something tightly between your finger and thumb

a tool or piece of equipment used for a particular purpose

moved or flowed steadily and smoothly