Modern Family S3E11: English vocabulary

the act of moving along without using power

moving with quick, light jumps

a sign that something good or bad is going to happen

violent, uneven movement in air or water that can shake a plane or boat

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

a player whose job is to kick the ball in football

to talk in a casual, lively way

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

an organization of lawyers that regulates the legal profession in a place

to find out the truth about something by investigating it

a person or thing that checks something

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a Chinese unit of length, equal to about 0.5 meters (1.31 feet)

to lead a group, team, or project

a person or thing that qualifies for something, especially a sports competition

a base that supports a statue, column, or similar object

something that happens by chance, with no skill or planning involved

used to say that you understand someone’s difficult situation because you have had the same kind of experience

to succeed even though it seemed unlikely

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

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

a group of wild boars

giving people hope, confidence, or motivation

an expression used to show annoyance or frustration

a person or thing that catches something

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

a person who is lazy and avoids work

the beginning or origin of something

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

a loose piece of clothing worn over the shoulders, like a cloak

too rude, harsh, or unnecessary

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

the ordinary world of everyday life, especially as different from school, theory, or imagination

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

a bent part on a machine that turns back-and-forth motion into circular motion

used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain

to praise or mention someone publicly, especially online or in a speech

past tense and past participle of bed

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

not caring enough about other people's feelings

the activity of discussing a topic in a formal way, especially to argue different sides

to read something carefully from start to finish

not showing good judgment or taking proper care

to cover or lie partly over something else

a person who works in a place and helps customers or passengers

to some extent; fairly

a casual way to say goodbye

a small hot pepper used in cooking

to become healthier or improve

a system in which people or things are arranged in levels, with some above others

a flat piece of metal, stone, or plastic with words on it, often used as a memorial or sign

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

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

a tool with a very sharp blade used for shaving hair

an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement

a place where people, especially children, can touch and feed tame animals

a sweet cake that is often served with coffee

the act of sending something on to another place

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

a famous person's signature, often given as a keepsake

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

in the way shown; like this

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

to fasten your seat belt or safety harness

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

to use all of something so that none is left

something that is not important or impressive

to become quieter

to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

arriving or happening at the expected time

used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration