The Simpsons S29E14: English vocabulary

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

a heavy attack using bombs, shells, or other weapons

going across from one corner to the opposite corner

to find out the real reason for something or solve a problem

hard and dry, so it breaks or crumbles easily

to cut grass or crops with a machine or a scythe

the state of being free from a rule, tax, or duty that others must pay or follow

toward the inside or center

the state of being a mother

to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

severe physical or mental suffering

used in questions for emphasis, often to show surprise, anger, or impatience

in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

having many small holes or dents on the surface

a small sharp nail with a flat head, used for fastening things to a surface

the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking

directed toward the outside; on the outside rather than inside

clothes you wear for sleeping

relating to courts, judges, or the legal system

a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair

to pass something from one person to another in a group

a strong, brave woman

to move away and stop bothering someone

a playful trick or practical joke

done on purpose; not accidental

a person who writes plays

a casual way to say goodbye

with the inside surface turned outward

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

to breathe out in short bursts, often with effort

a word or phrase that describes something by comparing it to something else in a non-literal way

washed or carried onto land by the sea

a house near a beach, often used for holidays

a sports game played on your own team's field or court

a hard, sweet candy made with peanuts

a restroom for boys or men

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

a cabinet with glass doors for showing trophies

a small figure made by twisting a balloon into the shape of an animal

the act of sending something on to another place

something terrible that is going to happen, or a feeling that something terrible is coming

a word that has the same ending sound as another word

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

with the top and bottom reversed

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

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

making you feel nervous, uneasy, or a little scared

a female given name

to keep something with you so you do not lose it or let it go

relating to young people or to the period when someone is young

order or ask someone to come to a place, especially officially

used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

more correct or more suitable

the feeling of being deeply embarrassed or ashamed

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

the act of becoming awake

the previous time something happened or was done

a title used before the name of a Christian priest or minister

a building where court cases are heard and legal business is done

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

to become calmer, less angry, or less upset

to a very great degree; very much

causing strong surprise, shock, or disgust

a person who is easily frightened and avoids danger or difficult situations

making a loud, crashing sound as it moves or falls

feeling or showing hope about what will happen

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

relating to the theater, acting, or dramatic performance

to stand or sit in a particular way for a photo, painting, or drawing