Dallas S7E24: English vocabulary

the crime of saying false things about someone that damage their reputation

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

soft wet sand that can trap things and make them sink

the act of lending something to someone

a photo taken quickly and casually

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the ropes, wires, and chains that support a ship's masts and sails

farthest away in space or time

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

usually; in the normal way

a style of poker where players can bet any amount they want

to a very great degree; extremely

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

moving or walking with quick, light steps

unable to speak for a short time, especially because of shock or strong emotion

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

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

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

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

the exact words used in something written or said

imagined rather than real

property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

a check issued by a bank and guaranteed by the bank

willing to accept people or ideas that are different from your own

separated from the rest by cutting

a casual way to suggest something or ask if something is a good idea

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

to make something clear or settled

to expect something or think it will happen

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

a longer route taken to avoid a problem or to go somewhere else first

the process of making a surface or material smooth

to want to leave a job, relationship, or situation

used when you change your mind after thinking again

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

as usual; as always

to end a romantic relationship with someone

to behave in a casual or unserious way, especially with money or ideas

work that involves carefully finding out facts or solving a mystery

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

without paying anything

a ring worn to show that someone is married

to a great degree; a lot

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

to appear or happen, especially by chance

a written message sent by telegraph

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

feeling ill and tired because you drank too much alcohol

to fall behind in movement, progress, or development

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

the sixth planet from the sun

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

written in a slanted style of type

to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

a type of American whiskey made from corn

wrote, especially in a formal or literary style

to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

the scientific study of stars, planets, and space

as; in the same way that

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

a person, especially a child or teenager, who has run away from home or another place where they were staying

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose

a feeling of doubt or hesitation after you have made a decision

to give your time, energy, or effort to a task or purpose

to feel angry or upset about something unfair

not having the skills or ability needed to do something well

an Italian title used before a woman's name