Fargo S2E3: English vocabulary

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

to become dry, weak, and shriveled, especially because of heat or lack of water

moving with quick, light jumps

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

to be in a very uncertain or risky situation

the quality of being divine or godlike

a person who looks after a building or property

a player who hits the ball in baseball or softball

a slang way of challenging someone to fight or come at you

kind and wanting to help other people

a substance added to something, usually in small amounts, to improve it or help preserve it

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

a razor with a long blade that folds into the handle

to use damaging information to pressure someone

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

having mixed feelings about something; unsure whether you like or want it

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

not kind or welcoming

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the process of starting a computer

a machine with keys that prints letters and numbers on paper

rude or disrespectful words said in reply, especially to an adult or authority figure

to smile broadly, often because you are pleased or amused

to stay in one place in the air

used to show surprise that something unlikely has happened

to learn something so well that you can say or write it from memory

a group of wild boars

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

to slide out of control on a surface, especially because it is wet or icy

to make a price, amount, or rate go down

the special importance something has because it reminds you of a person, place, or memory

taxes that were due earlier and still have not been paid

done in very quick bursts, with little time between actions

to listen to someone until they finish speaking

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them

willing or likely to do something; having a tendency to do it

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

to delay dealing with something

to want to join in or be included in something

to crush something into a fine powder by grinding it

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to say words slowly and clearly so someone can write them down

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to change a planned event or action to a later time

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

having many bends or turns

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

to produce a good result or success after effort or time

the act of forbidding something, especially by law

a friendly way to address a man or boy

a group of people or companies that work together for a common purpose

a grain used for making flour, bread, and whiskey

as; in the same way that

marked or decorated with letters or writing

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

dark marks left on a road or floor when something skids or slides

showing strong feelings of love, sadness, or tenderness

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair

an official card or document that shows who someone is

an informal way of saying yes or certainly

to move away from the right path, place, or topic

an Italian title used before a woman's name

to some extent; fairly

an organized crime group

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