The Simpsons S8E6: English vocabulary

to make people or a place more civilized and polite

a small to medium-sized marsupial from Australia or New Guinea

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

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

locked with a key

to become unfrozen and turn into liquid

making you feel calm and relaxed

to fill something too full by pushing things in

the quality of being rich, deep, or full of flavor, color, or detail

to hit or push with the head or horns

relating to the work or duties of a manager

to talk in a casual, lively way

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

the state of being alone, often by choice

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

said when something expected and not surprising happens, often in a sarcastic way

a fruit such as an orange, lemon, or lime

in a way that shows strong love or care

a long open container for animals to eat or drink from

the act of fastening something with a screw

a thin layer of material on a surface

used to say that something is not surprising

the work of cleaning, cooking, and other jobs around the home

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a group of wild boars

a social event where people drink cocktails and talk

a sea animal with a hard shell that lives attached to rocks

a picture or statue of the Virgin Mary, usually shown with baby Jesus

a small, simple, roughly built house or shelter

an outdoor area next to a house where people can sit, eat, or relax

a church, especially in Scotland

a small round bread roll, sometimes sweet

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

to end a romantic relationship

as; in the same way that

a home run

to throw something with a lot of force

a person who is in charge of a prison or another place and makes sure rules are followed

past tense and past participle of bed

an empty space inside something solid

a large formal meal for many people, often to celebrate something

a small piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe your mouth or fingers

a thin, crisp biscuit, often eaten with cheese or spreads

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

a small object you put under a glass or cup to protect a table

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

used to remind someone of something they already know

a casual way to say that everyone should start or continue something

a small, soft bread roll, especially one served with a meal

a small brush with a long handle, used for cleaning teeth

very loud and forceful

to sleep later than usual in the morning

a story read to a child before bedtime

a bag used for household rubbish

a party or meal for wedding guests after the ceremony

a place where people go for hair and beauty treatments

a small medicated sweet that helps soothe a sore throat or cough

a large bowl used for serving punch or other mixed drinks

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

the activity or skill of making or repairing things with a needle and thread

one of the two strips of hair above a person's eyes

an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

the sport of fighting with swords, using special rules and protective gear

an occasion when someone sees or notices something, especially something unusual or interesting

a female given name

to visit someone briefly and informally

to continue to the next topic, task, or stage