Modern Family S1E4: English vocabulary

sexually excited

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

to kill an important person, especially for political reasons

a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge

a trick or dishonest act

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

grain, usually barley, that has been soaked and allowed to sprout, used in brewing

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

slightly crazy, strange, or eccentric

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

an informal place that serves milkshakes and similar drinks

the process of making a surface or material smooth

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

to leave with something that does not belong to you, usually by stealing it

a small amount of blood taken from the body for testing

a public warning that a child has been abducted

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way

to change the order or position of things

a person who sells illegal drugs

to give someone or something the name of another person or thing, usually to honor them

to gradually become less close or friendly

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

to keep going and continue to do well

to leave quickly, often in a hurry or without saying much

to get involved in a situation to help, stop something, or take control

to stop something bad from happening

to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

as; in the same way that

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

to begin a journey on a ship, plane, or other vehicle

being away from home and travelling to perform in a series of shows or events

using irony

to be in charge of a person, group, or activity and make sure it is done properly

to tell someone that you are happy about their success or good luck

a small icy object that moves around the sun and can form a bright tail near it

to some extent; fairly

a chemical in the body that controls how cells and organs work

a playful trick or practical joke

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

a casual way to say goodbye

a woman's shirt-like top, often with buttons or a collar

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

to become healthier or improve

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

a piece of jewelry worn on the ear

the act of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds right

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

hair that grows on the upper lip

an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

a party where people, usually children or teenagers, stay overnight in pajamas

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

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

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

before the expected or usual time

the practice of sitting quietly and focusing your mind

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

to refuse to do or accept something

a casual way of asking how someone is doing

to depend on someone or something and trust that they will help or happen

to wake someone or something up

in a sexual way; relating to sex or sexuality

an informal, friendly greeting

used to tell someone not to touch something or someone

used to wish someone an enjoyable time

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

a hard yellowish-brown substance made from fossilized tree resin

used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

more correct or more suitable

to support or defend someone or something

in or to the place where you live, especially your home country or hometown