Modern Family S2E14: English vocabulary

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

to feel a romantic attraction to someone

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

to break or end a connection between things

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

deserving praise, help, or respect

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

a piece of material with one thick end and one thin end, used to hold things in place or force them apart

a quick, informal check or inspection

a person who has big hopes or ideas, especially unrealistic ones

as; in the same way that

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

past tense and past participle of bed

done in a quiet, secret way

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

to some extent; fairly

to give something to another person

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

a woman whose main job is taking care of her home and family

an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

to enter a place on foot

causing a very heavy defeat or loss

a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement

a doll that looks like a baby

a small label worn on clothing that shows a person's name

the sale and issuing of tickets

used at the end of a letter or email to show respect or warmth

a short, loud sound, often used to show sudden impact or excitement

a card or message sent to someone on Valentine's Day

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

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

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

hair that is reddish or ginger in color

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

used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or irritating

very cute and easy to love

used to say no in a casual way

not wearing any clothes; naked

an informal, friendly greeting

to end a phone call

more correct or more suitable

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

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

at the front of something or someone

a large black-and-white bear that eats bamboo and lives in China

not knowing about something

to a very great degree; very much

a person's sense of self-importance or self-esteem

to stop trying to do something because it is too difficult

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

the process of food turning brown as it cooks

showing too little experience, judgment, or caution

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

not working well or not effective

very clear or noticeable

to leave a place

to discuss or mention something

more free; less restricted or controlled

to make someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable

a bird in the crow family, often black-and-blue and known for its loud call

used to say that something is unfortunate

filled or inhabited by people

located or built in a particular place

shown in a photo or picture

a pig, especially one raised for meat

attracting attention in a noticeable way

a long, narrow hole dug in the ground, often to carry water away

a room near the entrance of a building, often used as a waiting area

relating to the mind, ideas, and serious thinking

past tense and past participle of row