The Sopranos S3E2: English vocabulary

the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way

a poet in old stories who sings or recites poems about heroes and events

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

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

written or marked lightly with a pencil

a woman who is engaged to be married

the act of visiting someone, especially in a hospital or prison

used to show sadness, regret, or disappointment

a vehicle, usually pulled by horses, used for traveling over snow

a sharp point or hook with a backward-facing point

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

a sudden, uncontrolled outburst of anger, especially in a child

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

a small device that fastens two things together

a stake or payment made before a game starts, especially in poker

an offensive exclamation used to show annoyance or frustration

a person who thinks they are better than other people because of their social class, money, or taste

a strong fear or suspicion that other people are trying to harm you, often without a good reason

a large wild ox with long hair and horns, found in Tibet and nearby areas

twenty-five cents, especially in U.S. slang

a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

a container used for the ashes of a cremated person

to fail badly or make a serious mistake

in a very bad, damaged, or disordered state

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

the act of remembering something or someone

a person or group that many people strongly dislike or blame

a small bird in the tit family

to divide land, money, power, or other things among people, often in a rough or unfair way

a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

to indicate or suggest something

to feed someone or an animal so they become healthier and gain weight

to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight

kind, polite, and pleasant to people

a small decorative box for jewelry, letters, or other valuables

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

a paper or digital voucher that gives you a discount

to fill something too full so that it bulges or spills out

the bitter taste of something

a casual greeting meaning “what’s up?

the main sports team that represents a school or college

to represent or stand for something

official information or documents that anyone can access

to escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery

separated from the rest by cutting

a man who is engaged to be married

to speak very directly and not hide what you think

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

an idea, image, or pattern that repeats in a work of art, literature, or music

the fact of being connected with a group, organization, or cause

a Christmas song, especially a traditional one

a singer with the highest female vocal range

a close sharing of thoughts, feelings, or spiritual life

someone who is very interested in a particular subject or activity

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

a rude or angry way of asking why someone is behaving badly or causing trouble

to have known someone for a very long time

not allowed by social custom or by a particular culture or religion

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

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

to increase something, especially by a small amount

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

showing a lack of respect; rude or impolite

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to become very upset, frightened, or excited

to depend on something

a wreath made from laurel leaves, used as a sign of victory or honor

a plant with small purple flowers that smells sweet