Modern Family S4E8: English vocabulary

making you feel calm and relaxed

a small object that spins when you press or flick it

having raised ridges or lines

to move with small quick side-to-side or up-and-down motions

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

the act of stopping and taking something before it reaches its target

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to talk in a casual, lively way

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

a woman who dances or performs in a chorus line in a musical or revue

to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

showing qualities such as strength, courage, or confidence that are traditionally seen as masculine

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

a place where dogs are kept, boarded, or bred

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

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to lead a group, team, or project

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

deep sadness or pain caused by a breakup, disappointment, or loss

an organ that stores urine before it leaves the body

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

in a ruined or hopeless state; badly failed

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

a small soft bag or pocket for carrying things

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to think that something is probably true or will happen

a small object you place a golf ball on before hitting it

not needed or useful anymore

far away; at a great distance

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

a machine that washes dishes automatically

a group of wild boars

used to say you have won or beaten someone

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing

including everything; in total

the act of putting things into bags or packages

in a way that is hard to explain or understand

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

a person who has sex for money

a machine used for mixing ingredients

a person who is lazy and avoids work

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to wander around slowly because you feel sad or bored

a dish of shredded or grated potatoes fried until crisp and golden

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a feeling of great wonder and respect, sometimes with a little fear

not done, paid, or arrived by the expected time

to move upward

an official record or list of names, events, or items

to support a claim with facts or proof

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

as; in the same way that

a small group of soldiers who train and fight together

to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

a baby's bed with bars on the sides

done in a quiet, secret way

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

to cover something with a new layer of paint

at any time, without stopping, both day and night

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

to some extent; fairly

preserved or sold in bottles

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

a casual way to say goodbye

used to tell someone not to worry or feel under pressure

a person or thing that is believed to bring good luck, especially for a team, school, or event

to do something to honor and remember a person or event

an entrance or route into a place

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

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

a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

used to warn someone to be careful or stop what they are doing