Friends S1E8: English vocabulary

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a person or thing that stops something

a round, flat bread that can be split open and filled

a band worn around the leg to hold up a stocking or sock

slightly warm, especially when something should be hot

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

a match that lights when struck

covered with a protective outer layer

the egg of a louse, especially one attached to a hair

to express something in a particular way

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

a ball of fire, especially one caused by an explosion

having a decorative edge made of hanging threads or strips

swollen and uncomfortable, especially because of gas or fluid

a small piece of food, especially something sweet

the moment when sexual pleasure reaches its strongest point

making quick, sharp movements

usually; in the normal way

allowed or prepared according to Jewish religious dietary laws

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

a dated slang word for a person with a large head

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

moving or walking with quick, light steps

the act of adding salt to food or water

the small round part on a person's chest that milk comes from in women and some female animals

hit someone or something repeatedly and violently

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

a person who supervises someone who has been released from prison on parole

to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

to make someone so excited or emotional that they lose control

a ball hit high in the air that is caught for an out

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

a public performance of music or dance, often by a student or solo performer

completely and with no hesitation

past tense and past participle of shoot

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind

to lead a group, team, or project

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

a remark that shows you were right after someone else was wrong

imagined rather than real

a sweet candy on a stick

cause something to improve a lot

a person who makes or sells candles

the act of fastening something with a screw

separated from the rest by cutting

producing fruit

to be fired from a job

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

tasting or smelling like cheese

used to add something you have just realized or remembered

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

caught by surprise and not ready for what happens

something that a person relies on for comfort or reassurance

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

to have known someone for a very long time

no longer as strong, active, or effective as before

a group of wild boars

a red wine from the Bordeaux region of France

for a very long time

to celebrate the start of something, especially a new year or season

a date that two couples go on together

a record of a person's past illnesses and treatment

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

a small sweet cake, usually baked in a cup-shaped mold

to take action and become more involved or helpful

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

a quarrel that ends a friendship or makes a relationship worse

a small booklet or leaflet about one subject

a person who is lazy and avoids work

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly