The Simpsons S2E3: English vocabulary

a decoration shaped like a rose or a small cluster of flowers

a small piece of burning wood or coal left in a dying fire

the front edge of a step or stair

to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving

the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

to beg someone strongly and sincerely to do something

more able or skilled than someone or something else

very unpleasant, ugly, or frightening

attractively old-fashioned or unusual in a charming way

a loud, sharp cry

reliable and always there when you need it

shaped by hammering, especially metal

a violent storm with strong winds

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

a short break or relief from something difficult or unpleasant

to move lightly and quickly, or to flap gently

having no name; not identified by name

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

the next day

a mass of air or water that spins around very fast

a small round root vegetable with a sharp taste, often eaten raw in salads

a crisscross pattern or framework with open spaces between the strips

appearing to be true or real, but not necessarily so

lacking courage; cowardly

to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

large scissors with two blades that slide past each other

closed and no longer open for business

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

very bright and full of light

a long, soft feather, or a bunch of feathers used for decoration

traditional knowledge, stories, and beliefs about a subject or group

think about something carefully, especially before making a decision

gloomy, dull, and unpleasant

in a way that is barely noticeable or easy to hear, see, or feel

the sides of the face below the eyes

a grandmother, especially in informal speech

time off given to sailors so they can go ashore

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

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

a book of recipes and cooking tips

(of a place or situation) empty, cold, and without much hope or comfort

to say something that makes someone feel worse about a mistake, failure, or bad luck

a deep, wide ditch around a castle, fort, or town, often filled with water for protection

to cut the wool off a sheep or other animal

with excitement and strong interest

To move a passenger’s booking from one airline to another

to talk with someone in a casual or slangy way

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to sit or rest on something, especially a branch or bar

not broken, damaged, or interrupted

a person's ability to think and understand things well

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to land or settle lightly on something

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

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to throw something with a lot of force

the act of remembering something

to reach a decision or agreement

to cut something off or separate it by force

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

in a way that is very clear or easy to notice

your; belonging to you

happening or done every night

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

the long tube in your body that takes food from the stomach and absorbs nutrients

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

for a very long time

a fight in which people use knives

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

to delay dealing with something

to wait until the next day before deciding something

to make a short, informal visit

you; used as the object of a verb or preposition in older or religious English

to depend on something; to be decided by something

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience