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Scarlet Street

He's Got Plenty of Money

(Lesson 5)

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agent

a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
A video clip called You have to get an agent... they charge plenty...

You have to get an agent... they charge plenty...
basement

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
A video clip called There are some things that Rivera left here stored in the basement.

There are some things that Rivera left here stored in the basement.
blackmail

extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information
A video clip called That's blackmail...

That's blackmail...
book

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
A video clip called You even bought me a book, Honey.

You even bought me a book, Honey.
caveman

someone who lives in a cave
A video clip called Chris, you're a caveman. I like you to like me... but well... there's a limit.

Chris, you're a caveman. I like you to like me... but well... there's a limit.
company

a social or business visitor
A video clip called Oh... You have company. It's just Millie and Johnny.

Oh... You have company. It's just Millie and Johnny.
contact

a person who is in a position to give you special assistance
A video clip called Talent doesn't count in the theatre. Everything is pull. Contacts, knowing the right people...

Talent doesn't count in the theatre. Everything is pull. Contacts, knowing the right people...
cover

a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
A video clip called He'd do that with his models sometimes when he was working on a magazine cover.

He'd do that with his models sometimes when he was working on a magazine cover.
door

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
A video clip called I rang and rang downstairs and then I found the door was open.

I rang and rang downstairs and then I found the door was open.
doorbell

a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
A video clip called I thought I heard the doorbell.

I thought I heard the doorbell.
drugstore

a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold
A video clip called And he worked in a drugstore.

And he worked in a drugstore.
experience

the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
A video clip called And cleaned up a million. No experience, either.

And cleaned up a million. No experience, either.
floor

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
A video clip called Top floor. You'll get plenty of light. Lots of privacy.

Top floor. You'll get plenty of light. Lots of privacy.
hint

an indirect suggestion
A video clip called Just drop a hint that his wife might find out about this apartment and he'll shell out fast.

Just drop a hint that his wife might find out about this apartment and he'll shell out fast.
hollywood

the film industry of the United States
A video clip called The last time I saw Johnny he was talking about going to Hollywood.

The last time I saw Johnny he was talking about going to Hollywood.
illustrator

an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.)
A video clip called You heard of Tony Rivera, the illustrator?

You heard of Tony Rivera, the illustrator?
impression

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
A video clip called It's clothes, perfumes, making the right impression.

It's clothes, perfumes, making the right impression.
job

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
A video clip called What I'm worried about is getting a job.

What I'm worried about is getting a job.
killing

a very large profit
A video clip called You must have made a killing in Wall Street, Mr. Prince.

You must have made a killing in Wall Street, Mr. Prince.
kiss

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
A video clip called Oh, you've been kissed before.

Oh, you've been kissed before.
kitty

young domestic cat
A video clip called I am, Kitty, I am.

I am, Kitty, I am.
light

(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
A video clip called Top floor. You'll get plenty of light. Lots of privacy.

Top floor. You'll get plenty of light. Lots of privacy.
limit

the greatest possible degree of something
A video clip called Chris, you're a caveman. I like you to like me... but well... there's a limit.

Chris, you're a caveman. I like you to like me... but well... there's a limit.
living

the financial means whereby one lives
A video clip called Why, if he had to work for a living, he couldn't make 50 dollars a week.

Why, if he had to work for a living, he couldn't make 50 dollars a week.
magazine

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
A video clip called He'd do that with his models sometimes when he was working on a magazine cover.

He'd do that with his models sometimes when he was working on a magazine cover.
matter

(used with negation) having consequence
A video clip called That doesn't matter, they'd know them.

That doesn't matter, they'd know them.
million

a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)
A video clip called And cleaned up a million. No experience, either.

And cleaned up a million. No experience, either.
model

a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor
A video clip called He'd do that with his models sometimes when he was working on a magazine cover.

He'd do that with his models sometimes when he was working on a magazine cover.
movie actor

an actor who plays a role in a film
A video clip called Why, I hear of movie actors getting 5... 10,000 a week.

Why, I hear of movie actors getting 5... 10,000 a week.
noon

the middle of the day
A video clip called I'll come here tomorrow at noon, Kitty.

I'll come here tomorrow at noon, Kitty.
paper

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
A video clip called Will they change the paper?

Will they change the paper?
peace offering

something offered to an adversary in the hope of obtaining peace
A video clip called Peace offering. Scotch. Thanks, Honey.

Peace offering. Scotch. Thanks, Honey.
perfume

a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
A video clip called It's clothes, perfumes, making the right impression.

It's clothes, perfumes, making the right impression.
plenty

a full supply
A video clip called Top floor. You'll get plenty of light. Lots of privacy.

Top floor. You'll get plenty of light. Lots of privacy.
privacy

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
A video clip called Top floor. You'll get plenty of light. Lots of privacy.

Top floor. You'll get plenty of light. Lots of privacy.
pull

special advantage or influence
A video clip called Talent doesn't count in the theatre. Everything is pull. Contacts, knowing the right people...

Talent doesn't count in the theatre. Everything is pull. Contacts, knowing the right people...
right

anything in accord with principles of justice
A video clip called I know I haven't any right to ask you this, but...

I know I haven't any right to ask you this, but...
scotch

whiskey distilled in Scotland; especially whiskey made from malted barley in a pot still
A video clip called Thanks for the scotch, Millie. That's okay... Bye.

Thanks for the scotch, Millie. That's okay... Bye.
shakespeare

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
A video clip called Shakespeare, for Pete's sake.

Shakespeare, for Pete's sake.
sketch

preliminary drawing for later elaboration
A video clip called The sketches on the wall are Rivera's.

The sketches on the wall are Rivera's.
speed

a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
A video clip called I'm not fighting, Baby. She just doesn't know my speed.

I'm not fighting, Baby. She just doesn't know my speed.
storage

the act of storing something
A video clip called Say you put them in storage.

Say you put them in storage.
streetcar

a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity
A video clip called You might get run over by a streetcar.

You might get run over by a streetcar.
stuff

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
A video clip called Imagine anyone paying money for this stuff?

Imagine anyone paying money for this stuff?
sweetheart

a person loved by another person
A video clip called I'll go with you, sweetheart.

I'll go with you, sweetheart.
talent

natural abilities or qualities
A video clip called Talent doesn't count in the theatre. Everything is pull. Contacts, knowing the right people...

Talent doesn't count in the theatre. Everything is pull. Contacts, knowing the right people...
theatre

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
A video clip called Talent doesn't count in the theatre. Everything is pull. Contacts, knowing the right people...

Talent doesn't count in the theatre. Everything is pull. Contacts, knowing the right people...
top

the upper part of anything
A video clip called Top floor. You'll get plenty of light. Lots of privacy.

Top floor. You'll get plenty of light. Lots of privacy.
touch

the event of something coming in contact with the body
A video clip called Johnny... I can't stand to have anyone touch me but you.

Johnny... I can't stand to have anyone touch me but you.
wall

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
A video clip called The sketches on the wall are Rivera's.

The sketches on the wall are Rivera's.
wall street

a street in lower Manhattan where the New York Stock Exchange is located; symbol of American finance
A video clip called You must have made a killing in Wall Street, Mr. Prince.

You must have made a killing in Wall Street, Mr. Prince.
wallpaper

a decorative paper for the walls of rooms
A video clip called I don't like the wallpaper.

I don't like the wallpaper.
wardrobe

collection of clothing belonging to one person
A video clip called Why, an actress needs 1000 dollars just to get a decent wardrobe.

Why, an actress needs 1000 dollars just to get a decent wardrobe.
working girl

a young woman who is employed
A video clip called You're doing all right for a working girl.

You're doing all right for a working girl.
young man

a teenager or a young adult male
A video clip called I don't think I like that young man she's in love with.

I don't think I like that young man she's in love with.
answer

respond to a signal
A video clip called Don't you answer doorbells?

Don't you answer doorbells?
bawl out

censure severely or angrily
A video clip called If he were mean or vicious or if he bawled me out I'd like him better.

If he were mean or vicious or if he bawled me out I'd like him better.
be

happen, occur, take place
A video clip called All I want is to see you, be near you.

All I want is to see you, be near you.
catch

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
A video clip called It's only blackmail, Baby... when you're dumb enough to get caught.

It's only blackmail, Baby... when you're dumb enough to get caught.
count

have weight; have import, carry weight
A video clip called Talent doesn't count in the theatre. Everything is pull. Contacts, knowing the right people...

Talent doesn't count in the theatre. Everything is pull. Contacts, knowing the right people...
drop

let fall to the ground
A video clip called Just drop a hint that his wife might find out about this apartment and he'll shell out fast.

Just drop a hint that his wife might find out about this apartment and he'll shell out fast.
fight

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
A video clip called Will you two stop fighting?

Will you two stop fighting?
find out

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
A video clip called Just drop a hint that his wife might find out about this apartment and he'll shell out fast.

Just drop a hint that his wife might find out about this apartment and he'll shell out fast.
get it

understand, usually after some initial difficulty
A video clip called I don't get it.

I don't get it.
go

be awarded; be allotted
A video clip called They go with the apartment if you care to use them.

They go with the apartment if you care to use them.
hock

leave as a guarantee in return for money
A video clip called And now I'm in hock for all this.

And now I'm in hock for all this.
kiss

touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
A video clip called He tried to kiss me today.

He tried to kiss me today.
land

reach or come to rest
A video clip called I read in a movie magazine about a fella who landed in Hollywood stone broke.

I read in a movie magazine about a fella who landed in Hollywood stone broke.
lie around

hang around idly
A video clip called You know, you got to protect them. You can't leave valuable paintings lying around where somebody can pick them up.

You know, you got to protect them. You can't leave valuable paintings lying around where somebody can pick them up.
like

be fond of
A video clip called I don't think I like that young man she's in love with.

I don't think I like that young man she's in love with.
live

lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style
A video clip called Living like this... it's expensive.

Living like this... it's expensive.
mistaken

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
A video clip called Maybe I'm mistaken.

Maybe I'm mistaken.
protect

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
A video clip called You know, you got to protect them. You can't leave valuable paintings lying around where somebody can pick them up.

You know, you got to protect them. You can't leave valuable paintings lying around where somebody can pick them up.
run over

injure or kill by running over, as with a vehicle
A video clip called You might get run over by a streetcar.

You might get run over by a streetcar.
scared

made afraid
A video clip called He seems to get scared when I talk about money.

He seems to get scared when I talk about money.
shell out

administer or bestow, as in small portions
A video clip called Just drop a hint that his wife might find out about this apartment and he'll shell out fast.

Just drop a hint that his wife might find out about this apartment and he'll shell out fast.
sit down

take a seat
A video clip called Not yet. Come sit down, Chris.

Not yet. Come sit down, Chris.
soften

make (images or sounds) soft or softer
A video clip called Well, you've got him softened up... Now, push him around a bit.

Well, you've got him softened up... Now, push him around a bit.
supposed

required or under orders
A video clip called I've got to go, I'm supposed to be back...

I've got to go, I'm supposed to be back...
throw

propel through the air
A video clip called I'm lucky I have that left, the way you were throwing it around last night.

I'm lucky I have that left, the way you were throwing it around last night.
wear

be dressed in
A video clip called Wear smart clothes, be attractive.

Wear smart clothes, be attractive.
work on

to exert effort in order to do, make, or perform something
A video clip called He'd do that with his models sometimes when he was working on a magazine cover.

He'd do that with his models sometimes when he was working on a magazine cover.
attractive

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
A video clip called Wear smart clothes, be attractive.

Wear smart clothes, be attractive.
expensive

high in price or charging high prices
A video clip called Living like this... it's expensive.

Living like this... it's expensive.
fast

acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly
A video clip called Just drop a hint that his wife might find out about this apartment and he'll shell out fast.

Just drop a hint that his wife might find out about this apartment and he'll shell out fast.
left

not used up
A video clip called I'm lucky I have that left, the way you were throwing it around last night.

I'm lucky I have that left, the way you were throwing it around last night.
lucky

occurring by chance
A video clip called I'm lucky I have that left, the way you were throwing it around last night.

I'm lucky I have that left, the way you were throwing it around last night.
mean

having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
A video clip called If he were mean or vicious or if he bawled me out I'd like him better.

If he were mean or vicious or if he bawled me out I'd like him better.
on the hook

caught in a difficult or dangerous situation
A video clip called He's on the hook and can't get off.

He's on the hook and can't get off.
open

affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
A video clip called I rang and rang downstairs and then I found the door was open.

I rang and rang downstairs and then I found the door was open.
pleased

experiencing or manifesting pleasure
A video clip called How do you do, Miss Ray? Pleased to meet you, Mr. Cross.

How do you do, Miss Ray? Pleased to meet you, Mr. Cross.
right

socially right or correct
A video clip called Talent doesn't count in the theatre. Everything is pull. Contacts, knowing the right people...

Talent doesn't count in the theatre. Everything is pull. Contacts, knowing the right people...
signed

having a handwritten signature
A video clip called Say... they're not even signed.

Say... they're not even signed.
single

not married or related to the unmarried state
A video clip called If I were single...

If I were single...
smart

elegant and stylish
A video clip called Wear smart clothes, be attractive.

Wear smart clothes, be attractive.
tough

not given to gentleness or sentimentality
A video clip called For acting tough, for pushing girls in the face.

For acting tough, for pushing girls in the face.
valuable

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
A video clip called You know, you got to protect them. You can't leave valuable paintings lying around where somebody can pick them up.

You know, you got to protect them. You can't leave valuable paintings lying around where somebody can pick them up.
vicious

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
A video clip called If he were mean or vicious or if he bawled me out I'd like him better.

If he were mean or vicious or if he bawled me out I'd like him better.
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