The Simpsons S26E16: English vocabulary

a flat paper cover with a flap, used for sending a letter or document

a small child, especially a toddler

to free someone from prison, slavery, or control

to walk in a proud, showy way

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

a loud, rude, or wild person

in a way that is wrong or not intended; by mistake

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

to move backward suddenly after hitting something hard

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

to breathe noisily while sleeping

one of the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to spread his teachings

to speak quietly and unclearly, so that it is hard to understand

to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

the act of fastening something with a screw

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

not honest; likely to lie, cheat, or trick people

a casual way of saying you refuse an offer or request

to laugh quietly

too confident in yourself in a way that annoys other people

the image or character that a person presents to other people

to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch

made of a strong brown paper used for folders, envelopes, and parcels

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

used to say you have won or beaten someone

the person who is in charge of a police department

a device worn on the back that lets a person fly using jet thrust

a band that performs songs originally recorded by other artists

religion as a system with formal rules, leaders, and institutions

in a clear, direct way, with no doubt about what is meant

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

a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act

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

relating to the Bible

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

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

having many bends or turns

to be careful about something dangerous or unpleasant

a type of beer, usually dark and with a strong flavor

well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects

in Chinese philosophy, one of the two opposite forces in the universe, linked with darkness, passivity, and the moon

a home run

to copy the way someone speaks, moves, or behaves

the state of being pregnant or having a baby

the main office of a company or organization

past tense and past participle of bed

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

a woman who welcomes and looks after guests in a restaurant, club, or at an event

done in a quiet, secret way

in a way that relates to right and wrong

a strong, focused light that shines on one small area

to some extent; fairly

to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

the building where a state legislature meets

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

fixed firmly in place

informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of

a casual way to say that everyone should start or continue something

a room or open space directly under the roof of a building

having a ring or rings around it

the act of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds right

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

a casual way of saying that everything is fine or acceptable

a person who plays baseball, especially as a job

very large; huge

a device with a needle that shows direction, especially magnetic north

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

a sweet fizzy drink flavored with ginger

to include someone in an activity, plan, or group

connected with the sea or with ships

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

a person who plays football, especially soccer