Friends S9E22: English vocabulary

to take action and become more involved or helpful

as; in the same way that

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a woman who welcomes and looks after guests in a restaurant, club, or at an event

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

using irony

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

to prepare yourself or someone else for something difficult or unpleasant

to defend or support someone, especially when other people criticize them

a small object you put under a glass or cup to protect a table

the act of giving something to be judged, approved, or considered

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

the act of speaking very quietly, or the soft sound of someone speaking quietly

to some extent; fairly

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

to become healthier or improve

a country in the eastern Caribbean

having a ring or rings around it

the act of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds right

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

the sale and issuing of tickets

a disease that affects the heart

a medical condition that causes too much sugar in the blood

the act of pitching a baseball

made or shaped in a particular way

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

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

the part of a hospital where people with urgent injuries or illnesses are treated

more correct or more suitable

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

the act of becoming awake

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

to appear or arrive, especially when expected

to remove clothes, shoes, or other things you are wearing

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

a person or organization that gives money, blood, organs, or other help

to put clothes or other items on your body

to spend time considering something

showing strong interest or excitement about something

based on ideas rather than physical things; not concrete

to leave a place

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

a belief or idea that you accept as true without proof

moved or flowed steadily and smoothly

not suitable or acceptable in a particular situation

the act of continuing to follow a plan, rule, or schedule

the legal process of becoming the parent of a child who is not biologically yours

a sauce poured on salad

to look through something quickly and carefully to find information or something specific

the substance in cells that carries genetic information

used to emphasize anger, annoyance, or frustration

to make someone feel slightly angry, impatient, or upset

the past tense of drive

a line or area that marks the edge of something

taking care of someone or something

to make someone feel afraid

used to express surprise or mild shock

the act of chasing someone or something

to deal with a difficult situation or problem

used for testing or checking something

a substance or material used for a particular purpose, especially in art or communication

a thick, sticky black substance used to seal or protect wood and other materials

the business of providing financial services, such as taking deposits, lending money, and making payments

clothes worn next to the skin under other clothes

unable to hear, or unable to hear well

a serious mental illness that causes deep sadness and loss of interest

at a later time; after something else has happened

a small piece of information that helps you guess or solve something

an act of running after someone or something to catch them

the act of starting or creating something, especially an organization or country

the act of moving, or the state of being moved

thought something was likely or true

to clean a floor or other surface with a broom or brush

used to say hello in a friendly way