Dallas S12E8: English vocabulary

to get or produce something by working hard or using clever, sometimes dishonest, methods

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

a soldier who is paid to fight for a foreign army

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

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the killing and wounding of many people, especially in war or violence

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

to join someone in putting money into a plan, purchase, or business

to leave a partner or commitment suddenly and without warning

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

used to say that you agree with what someone has just said

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

to become rich suddenly and unexpectedly

absolutely not; no way

to become very successful

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

to become less serious, tense, or upset

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry

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

over the side of a boat or ship and into the water

to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away

advice from a lawyer about a legal matter

finish all of something, especially food or drink

a long, angry argument or conflict

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

in a blunt or direct way

to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

a file that gives basic information about a software program or project

to delay dealing with something

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

to keep fighting or arguing until one side wins

to block a river or stream with a dam

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

deserving praise, help, or respect

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

a person who is running away or hiding, especially from the police or from danger

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

a person who owns shares in a company

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

as; in the same way that

a working day when businesses and offices are open

to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

to tell someone that you are happy about their success or good luck

a helicopter

to some extent; fairly

to stand somewhere and waste time doing nothing useful

to make money from a business or activity

a casual way to say goodbye

used to ask someone to wait for a short time

lasting for all of a person's life

used to say that something will happen or is true even if someone does not want it

to repeatedly annoy, threaten, or pressure someone

to enter a place on foot

to begin living in a new home

the process of making holes with a drill

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

one of the speaker's or writer's friends

trained to react in a particular way

a natural feeling or reaction that makes you act without thinking

the desire to punish someone for a wrong they did

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

used to emphasize that something is true only in one way or for one reason

dishonest, suspicious, or not fully legal

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

showing that you approve of someone or something

in any case; anyway

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else