Episode 1 Flashcards
swear down v.
(inf. Br.) declare emphatically that st is the case v.
Ex.: I swear down it was self-defense.
(inf. Br.) declare emphatically that st is the case v.
swear down v.
Ex.: I swear down it was self-defense.
Gypo n.
an offensive term for Gypsy n.
an offensive term for Gypsy n.
Gypo n.
flagon n. /ˈflæɡən/
a large bottle or similar container, often with a handle, in which wine, etc. is sold or served n.
Ex.: She returned bearing two foaming flagons of ale.
a large bottle or similar container, often with a handle, in which wine, etc. is sold or served n.
flagon n. /ˈflæɡən/
Ex.: She returned bearing two foaming flagons of ale.
prob n. /prɑːb/
(inf.) a problem n.
(inf.) a problem n.
prob n. /prɑːb/
dim a.
(of shape) that you cannot see well because there is not much light a.
Ex.: the dim outline of a house in the moonlight
Ex.2: I could see a dim shape in the doorway.
(of shape) that you cannot see well because there is not much light a.
dim a.
Ex.: the dim outline of a house in the moonlight
Ex.2: I could see a dim shape in the doorway.
Dim problem exc.
No problem; You’re welcome exc.
No problem; You’re welcome exc.
Dim problem exc.
(Am.) pedophile n. /ˈpiːdəfaɪl/, /ˈpedəfaɪl/
(Br.) paedo n.
(Br.) paedo n.
(Am.) pedophile n. /ˈpiːdəfaɪl/, /ˈpedəfaɪl/
prick n. /prɪk/
(taboo, offensive, slang) an offensive word for a man who you think is unpleasant or stupid n.
(taboo, offensive, slang) an offensive word for a man who you think is unpleasant or stupid n.
prick n. /prɪk/
jumpy a. /ˈdʒʌmpi/
(inf.) nervous and anxious, especially because you think that st bad is going to happen a.
Ex.: What’s the matter? You’re so jumpy this evening.
(inf.) nervous and anxious, especially because you think that st bad is going to happen a.
jumpy a. /ˈdʒʌmpi/
Ex.: What’s the matter? You’re so jumpy this evening.
cuz n.
an abbreviation for “cousin” n.
an abbreviation for “cousin” n.
cuz n.
(Br.) bonnet n.
(Am.) hood n.
the metal part over the front of a vehicle, usually covering the engine; capô n.
Ex.: The child hit the bonnet and was flung through the air.
the metal part over the front of a vehicle, usually covering the engine; capô n.
(Br.) bonnet n.
(Am.) hood n.
Ex.: The child hit the bonnet and was flung through the air.
pop v. /pɑːp/
[int., trans.] to burst, or make st burst (= break apart or open), with a short explosive sound v.
Ex.: She jumped as someone popped a balloon behind her.
[int., trans.] to burst, or make st burst (= break apart or open), with a short explosive sound v.
pop v. /pɑːp/
Ex.: She jumped as someone popped a balloon behind her.
bounce v.
[int.] (inf.) to leave a place or group of people v.
Ex.: All right, cool, we’ll bounce.
[int.] (inf.) to leave a place or group of people v.
bounce v.
Ex.: All right, cool, we’ll bounce.
Mind v.
(Br.) [trans.] used to tell sb to be careful about st or warn them about a danger v.
Ex.: Mind (= Don’t fall on) that step!
Ex.2: Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don’t hit it on a low ceiling)
Ex.3: Mind your language! (= don’t speak in a rude or offensive way)
Ex.4: Mind how you go! (= often used when you say goodbye to somebody)
Ex.5: Mind where you’re treading!
Ex.6: Mind (that) you don’t cut yourself—that knife’s very sharp.
Ex.7: You must be home for dinner, mind.
(Br.) [trans.] used to tell sb to be careful about st or warn them about a danger v.
Mind v.
Ex.: Mind (= Don’t fall on) that step!
Ex.2: Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don’t hit it on a low ceiling)
Ex.3: Mind your language! (= don’t speak in a rude or offensive way)
Ex.4: Mind how you go! (= often used when you say goodbye to somebody)
Ex.5: Mind where you’re treading!
Ex.6: Mind (that) you don’t cut yourself—that knife’s very sharp.
Ex.7: You must be home for dinner, mind.
honest to God/goodness i.
used to emphasize that what you are saying is true i.
Ex.: Honest to God, Mary, I’m not joking.
used to emphasize that what you are saying is true i.
honest to God/goodness i.
Ex.: Honest to God, Mary, I’m not joking.
in/over the course of i.
(used with expressions for periods of time) during i.
Ex.: He’s seen many changes in the course of his long life.
Ex.2: The company faces major challenges over the course of the next few years.
(used with expressions for periods of time) during i.
in/over the course of i.
Ex.: He’s seen many changes in the course of his long life.
Ex.2: The company faces major challenges over the course of the next few years.
take it (that…) i.
to suppose; to assume i.
Ex.: I take it you won’t be coming to the party?
to suppose; to assume i.
take it (that…) i.
Ex.: I take it you won’t be coming to the party?
incur v. /ɪnˈkɜːr/
(formal) when you have to deal with an unpleasant situation v.
Ex.: She had incurred the wrath of her father by marrying without his consent.
(formal) when you have to deal with an unpleasant situation v.
incur v. /ɪnˈkɜːr/
Ex.: She had incurred the wrath of her father by marrying without his consent.
