Modern Family S4E4: English vocabulary

used to emphasize something, often in a strong or negative way

to breathe air out of your lungs

covered with a protective outer layer

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

a person who plays the trumpet

the high notes or high-pitched sounds in music or audio

a person who is responsible for looking after something

used to taunt someone after they lose or fail

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

used as a threat to demand that someone hand over money or valuables

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a pattern made by weaving three or more strands together

to talk in a casual, lively way

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

a video in which someone plays a video game and talks about it

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to discard something by throwing it away

more than enough; plenty of something

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to stop talking, especially because someone wants you to be quiet

to fall suddenly, often in a messy or uncontrolled way

to breathe noisily while sleeping

to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

the process of burning

to choose someone as a candidate for an election, award, or job

to record that you have started work or a shift

the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

tasting or smelling like cheese

a place by the water where ships load and unload goods or passengers

to want to leave a job, relationship, or situation

in a way that is widely known or often mentioned

a group of wild boars

of or relating to the nose

used to say you have won or beaten someone

a pipe or tube that carries gas to a building or machine

a wave that carries sound through air, water, or another material

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

curved like an arch

to move away from a place without meaning to

to gradually become less close or friendly

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

a person who installs, repairs, or maintains electrical wiring and equipment

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

to park a vehicle so that another vehicle cannot get out

a thin stick used by a magician

a friendly way to address a man or boy

a list of tasks or items to check off one by one

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

done in a natural, unplanned way

as; in the same way that

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

to become calm and quiet after being active, noisy, or upset

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

past tense and past participle of bed

the work of sending bills and collecting payment

a long weapon with a pointed metal tip, used for thrusting

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

to see something briefly or only partly

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

one of the colored parts of a flower

a casual way to say goodbye

a person or animal you feel sorry for

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

an impressive achievement that takes great skill, strength, or courage

full of energy, fun, and a love of play

to become healthier or improve

used to remind someone of something they already know

to put someone in prison

a person who performs magic tricks for entertainment

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock