Seinfeld S7E1: English vocabulary

to interfere in someone else's business or get involved in something that is not your concern

to find or meet someone or something by chance

a moment that is especially important because it changes what happens next

a large group of insects flying or moving together

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

to make a group of people separate and go away

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

a person from the northern US, especially New England

past tense and past participle of bed

to some extent; fairly

very cruel or violent

to give something to another person

a casual way to say goodbye

a woman who is sexually attracted to women

a formal agreement between people, groups, or countries

a car that you rent for a short time

a report about a recent event or issue in the news

to laugh very hard

something that has a bad effect or causes trouble

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

never; not at any time, used for emphasis

to focus on one subject, area, or type of work

to give off a steady light or heat without flames

the killing of an important person, especially a political leader

in a sexual way; relating to sex or sexuality

the state of keeping something secret or hidden

to give things to several people one by one

more correct or more suitable

a small tool with a deep bowl, used for lifting or serving food, ice, or other loose material

to stop thinking about something or to stop worrying about it

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

an open area surrounded by buildings or walls

at the front of something or someone

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

to leave your bed after sleeping

a sudden attack or quick movement out of a safe place, especially in war

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

to have information or awareness about something

a piece of paper that shows you have paid for something

to spend time considering something

to make something straight or to become straight

the act of wasting something

continuing for a long time, or not stopping easily

to leave a place

to discuss or mention something

the act of renting something, or the amount paid for it

moved or flowed steadily and smoothly

to take someone away illegally by force, often to demand money for their return

filled or inhabited by people

causing pity or sadness; deserving sympathy

to make the sharp sound a dog makes

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

cloth made by weaving or knitting fibers

a sparkling white wine often drunk for celebrations

sent through the postal service

to cross a river or stream at a shallow place

a small, shiny white or cream-colored object formed inside some shells and used in jewelry

very beautiful or attractive

the past tense of drive

making a loud, high-pitched sound

made of or covered with a substance that sticks to things

expressed out loud, not just thought or implied

a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable

a very stupid or annoying person

something kind or helpful that you do for someone

a sheltered place on the coast where boats and ships can stay safely

a piece of information that helps solve a problem or mystery

famous and admired because of great achievements

a television set

to throw away or get rid of something, especially quickly or carelessly

almost; very nearly

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