Dallas S7E21: English vocabulary

a fielding position in cricket on the leg side, far from the batter

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

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a strong feeling of shame or disapproval that people have about someone or something

to make someone or something more likely to act or happen

a type of strong, pale wine from Spain

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

the act of leaving a place

a person whose job is to study rocks, the earth, and how they change over time

kind, polite, and pleasant to people

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

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

informal talk that is honest and direct

the cost of sending a letter or package by mail

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

to move or handle something awkwardly or clumsily

with awareness and intention; not by accident

an exclamation used to show laughter, surprise, or mockery

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

used to strongly agree with someone

to get free of something unwanted

a group of wild boars

a short, relaxed walk

as usual; as always

a hospital room or section for women who are giving birth and for newborn babies

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 metal spike or wheel on a rider's heel, used to guide a horse

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to want to join in or be included in something

to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted

to act because of information, advice, or a rule

written in a slanted style of type

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

cut out of a piece of material or paper

the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking

comfortable, warm, and pleasant in a way that makes you feel relaxed

as; in the same way that

to break suddenly into many pieces

a teenager

the state of being pregnant or having a baby

a feeling of sadness and pleasure when you think about the past

located or happening at sea, away from the shore

past tense and past participle of bed

a person employed to clean and take care of a house or hotel

very; extremely

to run slowly and steadily, especially for exercise

an Italian title used before a woman's name

to some extent; fairly

to walk through water or another liquid with effort

to love or like someone or something very much

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

a statement or idea that can be discussed or argued about

a small hot pepper used in cooking

a person who is connected to you through your social circle or family

the process of people making bids in an auction

having a ring or rings around it

very good, beautiful, or impressive

in a raw, natural, or unrefined state

relating to the treatment of mental illness

continue doing something, especially after a pause or interruption

a seat fixed on the back of a horse or other animal for riding

a prefix meaning 'not' or 'without

deserving respect because of honest, fair, and good behavior

an exclamation used to show disapproval or annoyance at someone's silly or rude behavior

a gathering of relatives or family members, especially one held after they have been apart

the process of making holes with a drill