The Simpsons S34E12: English vocabulary

to put something firmly inside or into something else

in a way that shows curiosity or interest

speech or writing that is impossible to understand

to make someone unable to breathe properly

to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust

completely clean and free from marks or dirt

a loud, sharp cry

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

to make someone feel extreme fear

a small red swelling on the skin, often caused by acne

a meal or snack

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

small bits or pieces left after something has been scraped away

a box or structure where bees live and make honey

a small fault or problem in a machine, computer, or system

closed and no longer open for business

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

relating to the Maya people or their civilization

a former British coin worth 12 pence

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

the showing of a film or TV program to an audience

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

to complain in a high, annoying voice

a ball of packed snow, often thrown in play

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

one of the short hairs that grow along the edge of the eyelid

home; to or at home

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear

a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

boring because it takes too long or keeps repeating the same thing

a statement that gives all the important facts, especially when something might affect your opinion

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

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

a state in which someone seems awake but is not fully aware of what is happening

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

looking back at or dealing with past events

a sea animal with five or more arms, often found on rocks or the sea floor

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to lose something, especially a right, game, or prize, as a penalty

stolen goods, especially goods taken in war or by pirates

a long trip through Europe, especially one taken by a young person as part of their education

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

covered with sweat

to pay to receive a newspaper, magazine, or service regularly

the act of making secret or unknown information known

large, rich, and impressive in a way that suggests great expense

a small part in a film, play, or TV show, often played by a famous person

to make quick, casual drawings, often while thinking about something else

to hit the ground or floor with your foot hard, often because you are angry or excited

the process of starting a computer

to make someone feel excited and eager

a sudden feeling of fear

to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly

to laugh quietly

coated or mixed with sugar

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

a lot of publicity or excitement about something, often more than it deserves

a tube that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquid or powder into a small opening

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

a short, intensive training course

to fit together or connect in a useful way

a small room in a house or building where people can hide and stay safe during an attack or emergency

a sweet fried pastry made from batter poured through a funnel

a room used for showing films to a small private audience

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a large group of insects flying or moving together

a thick, creamy sauce made from egg, oil, and vinegar

a person who pays to receive a publication or use a service

very uncertain or not yet decided

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