The Simpsons S15E9: English vocabulary

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

covered with a protective outer layer

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

making a long, sharp s sound

moving or working slowly, often because of tiredness or poor health

not giving a clear answer or result

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

a hammer with a large, usually wooden head

to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

the act of frightening or pressuring someone to make them do something

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

used to taunt someone after they lose or fail

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

a breed of cat with a pale coat and dark points, often blue-eyed

a ball of packed snow, often thrown in play

the U.S. Marine Corps, the branch of the U.S. armed forces that fights on land and at sea

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

a person or thing that has the same name as another

a small North American animal with black and white fur that can spray a very bad smell when threatened

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

to think of someone or something in a particular way

a special ability to survive dangerous or difficult situations

a short, sharp ringing sound

the sound a cat makes

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

the back part of a person's body, especially the buttocks

to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored

to make small changes to something in an informal, experimental way

the act of fastening something with a screw

something that makes you realize you need to change your behavior or pay attention

showing agreement or saying yes

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the person you are dating or in a romantic relationship with

a small object you place a golf ball on before hitting it

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

snobbish and thinking you are better than other people

to show approval by clapping

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

to become less serious, tense, or upset

to laugh quietly

a tube that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquid or powder into a small opening

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to meet a problem, difficulty, or opponent

to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

a room at the back of a shop or business, often used for storage or private work

a large bird that eats dead animals

away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

to continue for a long time, especially in a dull or unresolved way

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to depend on something; to be decided by something

to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

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

a long, flat piece of wood used in building or for making floors

wrote, especially in a formal or literary style

needing a lot of attention, affection, or support

a home run

to copy the way someone speaks or acts

soft material used to make something more comfortable, protect it, or give it shape

made at home, not in a store or factory

to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

a style of music with strong rhythm and improvisation

soft and light, with a lot of small loose fibers or air in it

an offensive or rude word

a heavy, repeated beating or striking sound

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

a product used to make a room, car, or other space smell nicer

a long cable used to make an electrical cord reach farther

supposed to; expected or required to do something