Modern Family S9E9: English vocabulary

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

the business of transporting goods by truck

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to make someone feel calmer, less upset, or less in pain

able to be recognized or told apart

quick, lively, and energetic

to search for food or supplies in the wild

the very beginning of something

a bucket, usually with a handle, used for carrying liquids

making you feel calm and relaxed

an informal way of describing a newcomer who may be an easy target or a possible sexual partner

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

hit someone or something repeatedly and violently

respect or credibility someone has in a cool or fashionable group

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

to challenge someone to fight, compete, or prove themselves

a small, thin animal with a long body and short legs

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

past tense and past participle of shoot

a snake, especially one that is large or seen as dangerous

imagined rather than real

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

to shock or surprise someone very much

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a box or structure where bees live and make honey

ground oats used for making breakfast food

becoming more mature and fully developed

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

the countryside, mountains, forests, and other natural places away from towns

without making any progress

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

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

a group of wild boars

willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you

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

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

a gun that fires signal flares

insincere talk that pretends to be moral, religious, or serious

relating to photographs or photography

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

a person who sells illegal drugs

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

relating to a parent or parents

a small battery-powered light you can carry in your hand

to speak or act more quickly

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

not done, paid, or arrived by the expected time

an act of closing and opening one eye quickly, often as a signal or joke

having a rough, uneven, or rocky surface

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

a public event where people watch aircraft perform tricks and fly past

as; in the same way that

a photo or picture

moving forward quickly and forcefully

to burn or shine with a sudden bright light

a place where you can stay, especially for a short time

make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

past tense and past participle of bed

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

a small blue or purple berry that you can eat

to be in charge of a project, group, or activity and make sure it runs well

a dried grape

to some extent; fairly

to move away and stop bothering someone

to talk or write about your feelings or problems in order to feel better

to give something to another person

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

hard to hold or stand on because it is smooth, wet, or slimy

a person or animal you feel sorry for

a heavy, repeated beating or striking sound

a person who works in a library and helps people find books and information