Fargo S1E3: English vocabulary

having a narrow cut or opening

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

home; to or at home

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

a member of a Native American people from the Great Plains

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

a large heavy knife used for cutting plants

a small bird in the tit family

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

to look at something with attention or wonder

the amount of medicine or a drug that should be taken at one time or over a period of time

to indicate or suggest something

to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point

a tall tree with rough leaves and hard wood

to swear using something as a witness or guarantee, especially to show that you are telling the truth

imagined rather than real

the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

at a very short distance; with little space between things

communication or social dealings between people or groups

a complete and terrible destruction, especially one that is thought of as the end of the world

separated from the rest by cutting

to speak to someone in a way that ignores their replies or feelings

used to show annoyance or frustration

an official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to work or perform badly because you are not making enough effort

a ruler of ancient Egypt

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

used to ask someone to agree with what you have just said

to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

used to say you have won or beaten someone

a health professional who helps people recover movement and strength after injury or illness

a public bath with hot steam, like a hammam

to get a recording ready to play at the right moment

in a blunt or direct way

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

a nightclub where people perform striptease or erotic dancing

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

to arrange a time or appointment for someone

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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 check or read something quickly

a type of American whiskey made from corn

a low seat without a back or arms, often used as a footrest or for storage

following traditional beliefs, rules, or practices, especially in religion

as; in the same way that

marked or decorated with letters or writing

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

not caring enough about other people's feelings

to make something from a particular material or thing

to some extent; fairly

a small insect-like animal that bites animals and people and sucks blood

a casual way to say goodbye

to become healthier or improve

said to a female animal, especially a dog, when she has done something well

used to remind someone of something they already know

used to praise someone for doing something well

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

an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

one of the speaker's or writer's friends

almost, but not completely

an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong

a signal that tells someone when to do something

in the way shown; like this