Dallas S12E18: English vocabulary

locked with a key

important or experienced people, especially those with power or authority

to accept and obey a rule, decision, or law

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

at the same time that something else is happening

to shake slightly because you are cold, scared, or excited

extremely large, strong, or powerful

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service

to find or enjoy something again after forgetting it or losing touch with it

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

to perform very well; to do something impressively

an informal date that is expected to be romantic or sexual

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

growing thickly and looking healthy and green

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

a small bird, especially a young one

fairly large

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to give someone the power or confidence to do something

very happy and excited

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

a machine with keys that prints letters and numbers on paper

completely naked

Used to describe a relationship, situation, or argument that is very passionate and intense

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a joking question used to tease someone who seems to be doing little or no work

to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed

snobbish and thinking you are better than other people

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

Large companies and the economic power they have in society

to attend a meeting, class, or event without taking part

a long, angry argument or conflict

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

suspicious or not quite right

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

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

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

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

to make a rough plan or outline of something

behaving in a secretive or dishonest way

covered with small dots or spots

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

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a sudden hard pull or jerk

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

to be later than planned or expected

very cold, especially in a way that feels unpleasant

a large glove with one section for the thumb and one for the other fingers, used for catching a ball or for warmth

the bar on the front or back of a car that helps protect it in a crash

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

a long strap used to guide a horse while riding

to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

a cheerful way to tell someone to get up and start the day

as; in the same way that

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

very clear and strong in contrast, or plain and severe in appearance

a powerful explosive used for blasting or demolition

past tense and past participle of bed

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

to defend or support someone, especially when other people criticize them

an organization of people in the same trade or profession that supports its members

a small object you put under a glass or cup to protect a table

to some extent; fairly

allowing travel in only one direction

fixed firmly in place

unnecessary excitement, activity, or concern about something

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye