Modern Family S5E21: English vocabulary

a short note that explains the meaning of a word or phrase

to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

a person who thinks they are better than other people because of their social class, money, or taste

usually; in the normal way

the process of making skin darker by exposure to the sun or a tanning bed

to make it possible for something to happen

to say something that makes someone feel worse about a mistake, failure, or bad luck

becoming weaker or less active

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

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

a state in which someone seems awake but is not fully aware of what is happening

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

past tense and past participle of shoot

a Chinese unit of length, equal to about 0.5 meters (1.31 feet)

a woodwind instrument with a single reed and keys

so absorbed in something that you do not notice other things

to find out the real reason for something or solve a problem

a small line or fold in skin, fabric, or paper

to record that you have started work or a shift

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

sound recorded or played with one channel only

to act calm and not show that you are nervous or excited

something that is extremely easy to do or understand

a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a large deer that lives in cold northern regions and has antlers; both males and females can have antlers

far away; at a great distance

unfinished things that still need attention

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

a plant with large, colorful, often unusual-looking flowers

a quick, casual shot from a gun

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

to make something smaller, weaker, or less important

a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way

not easily convinced; doubtful

a ring of light around the sun, moon, or another bright object

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

to phone several people one after another

to phone several people one after another, usually to arrange something

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a short trip taken for fun or to do something enjoyable

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

to park a vehicle so that another vehicle cannot get out

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

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

people who have little money or wealth

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

as; in the same way that

very strong and violent

a sudden angry outburst, especially from a child

clothes you wear for sleeping

having a collar

to write something again in a different or improved way

to turn or make something turn around a center or axis

done in a quiet, secret way

too much pride in your own appearance, abilities, or achievements

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

to some extent; fairly

preserved or sold in bottles

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

to walk with difficulty because of an injury or pain

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

to come loose and drop from something

to change into different clothes

the natural beauty of a place, especially the view of land, hills, or countryside

having a ring or rings around it

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data