The Simpsons S23E12: English vocabulary

in a nervous way

to hang or place something loosely over something else

morally bad, unpleasant, or shameful

a woman who sews clothes, especially as a job

to make a dull, heavy sound

a musical instrument with a round body and a long neck, played by plucking the strings

to tell a story or describe events in speech or writing

very tall and impressive

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

a thick woven picture or wall hanging

a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

the movement of the sea away from the shore as the tide goes out

a short, loud piece of music played on brass instruments, often to announce someone or something important

to stop a meeting, trial, or game for a time, with plans to continue later

to exchange goods or services for other goods or services instead of money

to make a short, high-pitched sound

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a steamed pudding, often with dried fruit

to appear as a large, often threatening shape, especially in the distance

a cloth or band tied over someone's eyes so they cannot see

a very skilled and respected musician, especially a conductor

to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

the title or form of address used for a lord

locked with a key

very important to the success or result of something

a California exam that some first-year law students must pass

at the same time that something else is happening

severe mental suffering or great pain

to talk in a casual, lively way

becoming weaker or less active

to complain to someone about your problems for a long time

to honor an event or place by being present

to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

a period in the past that is seen as a time of decline in learning, culture, or progress

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to sit or rest on something, especially a branch or bar

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to shake slightly and uncontrollably, often because you are nervous, cold, or weak

imagined rather than real

a discussion or interview in which several people take part equally

to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored

a large metal pot used for cooking outdoors

a small, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal that has broken off something larger

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

force someone to leave a place, school, or organization

to do something correctly or in the right way

to attack someone and hit them hard

the process of becoming worse or less valuable over time

to laugh quietly

a soft, comfortable shoe for wearing indoors

a picture, description, or portrayal of someone or something

a meeting where people in a town discuss local matters

to gradually become fully understood or emotionally felt

the duty of a citizen to take part in public life and follow civic responsibilities

a situation that keeps getting worse over time

to make a sudden small movement, or to move with sudden small movements

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

to give an old item to a store as part of the payment for a new one

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

a rounded lump or raised part on the back of a camel or some other animals

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

to be destroyed by fire

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

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

having many small holes or dents on the surface

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

loyal support for a person, group, or cause