Friends S1E21: English vocabulary

to some extent; fairly

very cruel or violent

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

used to introduce a question or comment that you are making out of curiosity

having a ring or rings around it

a ruler who has complete power over a country, often gained by force

washed or carried onto land by the sea

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

the quality of behaving in a calm, sensible, and responsible way

used to say no in a casual way

trapped or in a difficult position with little chance of escape

a cleaning tool with a long handle and absorbent strands or a sponge for washing floors

a strong, unhealthy focus on a person or thing

more correct or more suitable

to stop thinking about something or to stop worrying about it

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

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

at the front of something or someone

to a very great degree; very much

to have a friendly relationship with someone

to leave a bus, train, plane, or other vehicle

to remove clothes, shoes, or other things you are wearing

making a loud, crashing sound as it moves or falls

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

a short performance or test to show you are suitable for a role, especially in film, TV, or theater

care taken to avoid danger or mistakes

a winner, especially in a competition or sport

attracting attention in a noticeable way

relating to a particular ethnic group and its culture or traditions

the sound of something ringing

a state of severe mental illness

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

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

the offices of a country's official representative in another country

a solid shape with a round base that narrows to a point

to watch something carefully, especially to learn about it

a place where people go to exercise

taking care of someone or something

an affectionate word for a romantic partner

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

feeling nervous or unable to relax

either side of the face below the eye

to remove something unwanted or get free of it

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

made dry by removing the water

wrong in what you think or believe

a box or similar object used for storing or carrying things

showing anger or a readiness to attack or fight

a police officer

wanting to know or learn more

the act of starting or creating something, especially an organization or country

to hit something lightly and quickly, often with your fingers or a small object

pleasant to look at; flattering or suitable in appearance

past tense and past participle of wonder

the sport or activity of riding horses

used to say hello in a friendly way

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

a piece of writing that uses rhythm, sound, and imagery to express feelings or ideas

a hard pointed part that grows on the heads of some animals

a man or boy

a live show with clowns, acrobats, and trained animals

not fair; treating people in a way that is not right or equal

a stage in a process of change or development

a person who uses a computer, app, website, or service

a web address you can click to open another page or file

a tube used to carry water, gas, or other liquids or gases

urine

to hit something hard and violently, especially in a vehicle

to draw liquid, air, or something else into the mouth by creating suction

the amount of money that is spent

extra and kept for use if needed

a very frightening or unpleasant dream

a thing that you can see and touch

not interesting or exciting

to say that someone or something is good, suitable, or worth doing