Friends S1E20: English vocabulary

a metal device that heats a room by carrying hot water or steam

a short trip taken for fun or to do something enjoyable

to make a group of people separate and go away

done in a natural, unplanned way

as; in the same way that

needing a lot of attention, affection, or support

a situation in which the result is the opposite of what you would expect

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to cross out or erase writing

to some extent; fairly

a casual way to say goodbye

having a ring or rings around it

the devil in some religions

something that has a bad effect or causes trouble

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

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

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

to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

to push or prod something quickly with a finger or a pointed object

have trouble breathing because something blocks the throat or airway

from a particular time or event up to now

more correct or more suitable

a small change made to improve something or make it fit better

the previous time something happened or was done

to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly

please come inside

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

to a very great degree; very much

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

to become an adult

a holiday taken by a newly married couple

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

move slowly and carefully so you are not heard or noticed

a common bird with gray and white feathers that lives in towns and cities

to push someone or something hard and roughly

moved or flowed steadily and smoothly

causing pity or sadness; deserving sympathy

attracting attention in a noticeable way

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

mentally ill in a way that affects a person's thinking or behavior

a small nut with a hard shell, often eaten roasted or used to make peanut butter

a British police officer

behaving badly or not following the rules

used to emphasize anger, annoyance, or frustration

a female domestic worker

the force that pulls things toward the Earth, or toward any object with mass

the act of taking part in something or being involved in it

to deal with a difficult situation or problem

a very stupid or annoying person

a short form used after a company name to show it is a corporation

to suggest an idea or plan for people to consider

the activity of spending a holiday outdoors in a tent or campervan

to make a serious promise or statement, often using God or a sacred object as witness

clothes worn next to the skin under other clothes

the act of pointing at something to show or direct attention

to tell people something publicly or officially

a long soft seat for two or more people

past tense and past participle of wonder

having a sharp, unpleasant taste like dark chocolate or coffee

thought something was likely or true

not wearing any clothes

the system in a building that provides warmth

used to say hello in a friendly way

feeling or showing that a situation is very bad and may have no good solution

busy with something; paying attention to it

to hit someone or something with your fist

a person who is sexually attracted to people of the same sex

a period of time spent sitting, especially in a meeting or event

to make a mark or small cut on a surface with something sharp

to go down below the surface of water or another liquid

very unpleasant or disgusting

slices of bread that have been browned by heat

to produce sweat from your body

a small hard-shelled fruit or seed that can be eaten

to be grateful for something or to value it highly