Friends S2E16: English vocabulary

imagined rather than real

to throw something with a lot of force

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

the upper part of a city or town, especially away from the center

used to say you have won or beaten someone

a period in middle age when someone feels unhappy and wants to make big changes in life

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

covered with small dots or spots

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

as; in the same way that

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

a small piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe your mouth or fingers

to some extent; fairly

a casual way to say goodbye

knives, forks, and spoons used for eating

a small brush with a long handle, used for cleaning teeth

an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

used to warn someone to be careful or stop what they are doing

a room in a house or building used for games and relaxing

a small balloon filled with water, used for throwing in games or pranks

one of the two strips of hair above a person's eyes

a telephone connection or line

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

to leave the home you live in and start living somewhere else

trapped or in a difficult position with little chance of escape

to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

more correct or more suitable

a woman or girl with fair hair

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

to walk with regular, even steps, especially as part of a group or ceremony

used to emphasize that something is not true, not possible, or not done

the next occasion; the time after this one

to enter a vehicle or enclosed space

to spend time considering something

a grain used as food, such as wheat, oats, or corn

painful or tender, especially after exercise or an injury

to discuss or mention something

to squeeze something tightly between your finger and thumb

moved or flowed steadily and smoothly

filled or inhabited by people

shown in a photo or picture

attracting attention in a noticeable way

a state of deep unconsciousness that can last for a long time

to make people notice or buy a product, service, or event by advertising it

a hollow container or shape used to make something in a particular form as it hardens

something that is bad, annoying, or of very poor quality

to move your tongue over something

the act of changing from one option, state, or device to another

a design made on the skin with ink

used to emphasize anger, annoyance, or frustration

the process of making something cooler or less hot

a plant with large, often fragrant flowers, usually growing from a bulb

taking care of someone or something

the act of hitting the ball with a bat in baseball or cricket

a mark left on your skin after a wound or cut has healed

a person you share a room or apartment with

attractive, decorative, or expensive-looking

(of a man) attractive and good-looking

a small, soft-bodied animal with a long, thin body

made dry by removing the water

the process of loading a page, app, or file into memory

a sudden loss of blood flow to the brain that can cause serious brain damage

not straight; curved or twisted out of shape

a boy or young man, especially in informal British English

a television set

a small piece of a substance with a regular shape and flat sides

to hold someone close with your arms, usually to show affection

the act of pointing at something to show or direct attention