Modern Family S10E5: English vocabulary

soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, or toys

an insulting remark about someone, especially one that attacks their race, religion, or identity

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

a piece of paper, plastic, or similar material that covers something

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

A strong sexual desire for someone

to fall forward and land face first

to suddenly put someone or something into a difficult situation or state

to honor an event or place by being present

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to obey a rule, law, or request

to make a long, loud, sad cry

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a group of wild boars

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

a musical instrument with a round body, a long neck, and strings that you pluck

a poker hand with two different pairs

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

able to be trusted or believed

very upset, angry, or excited

used to show approval or encouragement

to keep complaining about something or bringing it up again and again

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

a small orange or gold-colored fish often kept as a pet

to break or end a connection between things

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

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

a person who has sex for money

as; in the same way that

to visit a place often

clothes you wear for sleeping

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

a large musical instrument with strings, played with your fingers

a mythical horse with a single horn on its forehead

to some extent; fairly

preserved or sold in bottles

a short knife with a sharp point and two sharp edges

to suffer or die from lack of food

used to remind someone of something they already know

to comfort someone who is sad or upset

the hard outer part of bread

a small brush with a long handle, used for cleaning teeth

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement

a table in a kitchen, often used for meals or everyday family activities

so bright that it is hard to see

supposed to; expected or required to do something

the activity or skill of making or repairing things with a needle and thread

the wife or widow of a duke

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

looking sad, worried, or troubled, as if something bad has happened

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

the practice of sitting quietly and focusing your mind

used to say no in a casual way

a combination of two foods, drinks, or other things that go well together

to give things to several people one by one

a strong, unhealthy focus on a person or thing

used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

more correct or more suitable

a small fault or imperfection in something

an idea or explanation you think is true, but that needs to be tested

used to tell someone to wait for a moment

to spoil or damage something's quality or appearance

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

the previous time something happened or was done

to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly