The Simpsons S27E17: English vocabulary

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

used in the phrase call it quits: to stop doing something or end a relationship or argument

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

preserved in vinegar or salty water

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

a machine or tool used for grinding or crushing things into smaller pieces

the quality of being very formal and following rules of etiquette closely

making quick, sharp movements

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

in a confident and courageous way

hello; used as a friendly greeting, especially in northern England

a serious disease that affects the brain and nervous system and is usually fatal

a rude slang term for an overweight woman

an informal greeting used especially in northern England

a large, heavy, awkward-looking person or thing

a noisy, confused disturbance

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a complaint about unfair treatment or a problem that someone thinks should be fixed

A strong sexual desire for someone

to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

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

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

the act of putting things into a pile or piles

a short, sharp ringing sound

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to mean or indicate something

to hate or strongly dislike someone or something

to hold on tightly to someone or something

a drink or medicine that is meant to make you feel stronger or healthier

a large picture painted directly on a wall

the act of fastening something with a screw

used to say that something is not always easy or enjoyable

to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

a machine with blades that is turned by moving water, steam, gas, or air to produce power

not needed or useful anymore

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

a small brown bird that sings beautifully, often at night

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

used to say that an attempt was not successful

the department in a company that handles hiring, employee records, and staff support

to study for a degree or exam

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

a place where people choose food from a counter and pay before eating

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

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

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

a small round bread roll, sometimes sweet

to say words slowly and clearly so someone can write them down

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

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

a home run

marked or decorated with letters or writing

in a way that is not clear or exact

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a period in the past that was enjoyable or memorable, often remembered with nostalgia

to run slowly and steadily, especially for exercise

to some extent; fairly

very cruel or violent

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

allowing travel in only one direction

preserved or sold in bottles

legally responsible for something

a casual way to say goodbye

a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal

to become healthier or improve