Dallas S9E9: English vocabulary

to spend time with other people in a friendly, relaxed way

illegally distilled whiskey

a sloping tube or slide that things move down

home; to or at home

used to challenge someone to try something, especially a fight or argument

to make someone or something more likely to act or happen

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

the officer who is second in command

walk heavily or noisily

to support someone very strongly and openly

to honor an event or place by being present

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

kind, polite, and pleasant to people

a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge

imagined rather than real

to record that you have started work or a shift

behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

to change your ideas or habits so you stay modern and up to date

to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

a woman who enjoys parties and an active social life

used to describe food that is so soft or creamy that it almost dissolves as you eat it

at the very beginning of something; right away

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

used to give a reason or explanation

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

a point scored after a touchdown in American football, usually by kicking the ball through the goalposts

an event where prizes or honors are formally given to winners or other recipients

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

in a blunt or direct way

a public event where people ride horses and show skills like roping animals

a player in sports such as football or rugby who plays near the side of the field

the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

a beautiful woman, especially one admired in a social group or at an event

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

to delay dealing with something

busy and not available

an informal exclamation used to show mild disappointment or resignation

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

to take part in something together with other people

to make something increase or build up, especially a debt or a score

a quick, informal check or inspection

a type of American whiskey made from corn

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

before anything else; as the first item or point

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

as; in the same way that

to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport

to fill someone with wonder or great surprise

past tense and past participle of bed

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a woman who welcomes and looks after guests in a restaurant, club, or at an event

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

worth the time, effort, or money

used to tell someone to catch something you are throwing

an Italian title used before a woman's name

a polite way to end a letter or email

to some extent; fairly

a horse that is old and no longer useful for work

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

past participle of ride

generous in helping people in need or giving money to good causes

to walk through water or another liquid with effort

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them