The Sopranos S3E4: English vocabulary

to press something so that it becomes smaller and tighter

a small silvery fish that lives in both fresh and salt water

a tall structure that supports power lines or communication equipment

the process of extracting metal from ore by heating it

the front edge of a step or stair

the use of pressurized liquid to power machines or equipment

a person who makes, repairs, or opens locks and keys

to hide something in your hand, especially secretly

moving or directed backward

the good results you get when different things work well together

a café where people go to drink coffee and talk

the seeds of a plant used as food

to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

relating to a society, family, or system controlled by men

the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

to make someone feel less connected or less friendly toward you or a group

to catch or seize someone or something quickly and suddenly

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to search carefully through something, or look into something in detail

a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample

relating to epilepsy

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

relating to Naples or its people, language, or culture

to feel sympathy for someone who is having a hard time

showing no sympathy or concern for other people

too proud of yourself and your abilities

so silly or unreasonable that it is hard to believe

to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

treatment that helps someone with mental or emotional problems by talking with a trained therapist

a hard, salty cheese used in Italian cooking

a state in which something is damaged and not being properly cared for

great beauty, size, or importance that is impressive

to express something in a particular way

the act of combing hair

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

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

a small magical creature, often playful or mischievous

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

the activity of riding on a sled or sled-like vehicle over snow

relating to an artificial body part

firm and determined; not willing to change your mind

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

the business of transporting goods by truck

a sudden rush of frightened animals or people

the act of lending something to someone

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to make people or a place more civilized and polite

to increase or make something greater in size, amount, or strength

a fruit with green flesh and a rough skin, often eaten in salads or on toast

a small animal with dark brown fur that lives near water

the sides of the face below the eyes

the mind or soul of a person

to feel sorry and guilty about something wrong you have done

to injure a joint by twisting it too hard

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

a man in ancient Rome who fought in public contests for entertainment

not very good; of only average quality

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

having had a religious conversion or spiritual awakening

the process of making skin darker by exposure to the sun or a tanning bed

an insulting remark about someone, especially one that attacks their race, religion, or identity

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

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

to fail badly or make a serious mistake

in a very bad, damaged, or disordered state

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

a strong feeling of shame or disapproval that people have about someone or something

A strong sexual desire for someone

a player whose job is to kick the ball in football

to talk in a casual, lively way

the act of remembering something or someone

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

one of the two thick blue lines on an ice hockey rink that separate the attacking zone from the neutral zone

to not do what a person, rule, or order says