Modern Family S11E13: English vocabulary

a pattern of crossed lines that forms squares or checks

a feeling or state of being calm and peaceful

something that clearly shows a quality, idea, or feeling

looking pale, strange, or unreal, like a ghost

courage and determination to keep going in a difficult situation

a book or list of important or famous people

a system of self-defense and hand-to-hand fighting

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

large and heavy, or taking up a lot of space

a lesson or guide that shows you how to do something

to force liquid out in a thin stream

to a lesser degree; not as much

walk heavily or noisily

a small bird in the tit family

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

the act of moving something on wheels

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

to lead a group, team, or project

to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

not working because workers are protesting

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a red powder or cream used to color the cheeks or lips

to be chosen from a group because you are good enough or suitable

coated or mixed with sugar

a group of wild boars

a metal part that joins two things and lets one swing open or shut

the act of putting things into bags or packages

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

a round handle or small raised part you turn or hold

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

an earlier decision or event that is used as a guide in later similar cases

a natural ability to do something well

a former unit of money used in France and some other countries before the euro

a thin stick used by a magician

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

as; in the same way that

to visit a place often

in a way that is not clear or exact

to bring shame or dishonor on someone or something

done in a quiet, secret way

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

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

an organization of people in the same trade or profession that supports its members

to some extent; fairly

to give something to another person

the act of removing shells or outer coverings from nuts, seeds, or other food

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

a casual way to say goodbye

a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal

the act of entering a phone number to call someone

to be gentler or less strict with someone

ready to work or start functioning

a person or company that arranges the buying and selling of things like property, stocks, or insurance for others

having a ring or rings around it

a person who performs magic tricks for entertainment

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

washed or carried onto land by the sea

a bar that specializes in serving wine

a husband or wife

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

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

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

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

a room in a hotel for guests to stay in

to behave in a silly or playful way

slanted or not level

a container for rubbish or trash

an underground room, usually used for storage

a strip of cloth or other material used to cover and protect an injury

to give off a steady light or heat without flames