Dallas S7E5: English vocabulary

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

deserving respect and approval

to make it possible for something to happen

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

a group of people who decide whether prisoners should be released on parole

to attack someone suddenly and violently

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

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

to draw a line under a word or phrase, especially for emphasis

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

a factory where oil is cleaned and made into fuel and other products

to take things out of a bag, box, or other container

morally wrong or bad

the act of doing something to pass time when you are bored or waiting

a major condition or obstacle that could stop something from happening

an informal way of strongly saying that something is definitely not true or not happening

used to say that something must be accepted as it is or not accepted at all

becoming more mature and fully developed

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a humorous or informal way of saying death

the act of making a calculation or estimate

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

used to say that something should have happened earlier

to make a price, amount, or rate go down

to support or cheer for someone

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

a person who is lazy and avoids work

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

to type a document or text, especially in its final, neat form

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

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

an official check of a company's accounts or finances

written in a slanted style of type

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

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

to leave quickly, often in a hurry or without saying much

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

something that goes well with something else and makes it look or work better

a type of American whiskey made from corn

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

the middle part of a country or region

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

for an unlimited or unknown length of time

as; in the same way that

a type of computer technology that can do tasks that usually need human intelligence

to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

relating to the heart

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

past tense and past participle of bed

an agreement to stop fighting or arguing for a period of time

a dog used for hunting, often with long ears and a strong sense of smell

temporary release of a prisoner before the end of a sentence, with conditions

an Italian title used before a woman's name

to count slowly to three, often to calm yourself before acting

to some extent; fairly

a short pole with a flat blade, used for moving a small boat or canoe

a lasting feeling of anger or resentment about something that happened in the past

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

legally responsible for something

a casual way to say goodbye

a casual way of asking how someone is doing

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

a statement or idea that can be discussed or argued about

to become healthier or improve

an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

the process of people making bids in an auction