Modern Family S3E4: English vocabulary

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

to write a letter or word with a capital letter

a polite or old-fashioned way to address a man

moving or walking with quick, light steps

A strong sexual desire for someone

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

a moving staircase that carries people between floors

the ability to keep trying to do something even when it is hard or takes a long time

a strong, stocky dog with a broad head and a flat face

move back to a safer place

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

to give someone the power or confidence to do something

a situation that is extremely urgent or serious

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

the act of fastening something with a screw

to make something clear or settled

not good; bad

a problem or difficulty that makes progress harder

a small wild animal like a wolf, native to North America

a group of wild boars

giving people hope, confidence, or motivation

sharp, cold, or harsh in a way that feels like it bites

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground

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

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

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

to make someone leave what they are doing, usually suddenly or unexpectedly

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

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

to depend on something; to be decided by something

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

to crush something into small pieces or powder

as; in the same way that

the act of cutting or shaping something into a design or form

make something false or copied in order to trick people

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to form into curls or ringlets

too much pride in your own appearance, abilities, or achievements

used to tell someone to catch something you are throwing

a dried grape

made at home, not in a store or factory

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

informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of

a casual way to say goodbye

to become healthier or improve

an entrance or route into a place

a thin, flat cake made from batter and cooked in a pan

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

very sad because of a loss, breakup, or bad news

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

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

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

an informal way of saying that someone is lucky or has good fortune

a cake with cream inside or on top

so bright that it is hard to see

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

relating to molecules

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

A polite reply to thanks, meaning you were happy to help

used to tell someone not to worry or apologize

a loaf-shaped amount of bread, usually cut into slices

to clean up a liquid spill by wiping it away

trapped or in a difficult position with little chance of escape

something that is not important or impressive

a quick, informal way to say no or show disagreement

a polite way to say you do not want something

to stretch out your hand to take or touch something

to clean something by rubbing it hard with a brush, sponge, or cloth

happening soon or in the near future

a strong, unhealthy focus on a person or thing

to have your home in a particular place