The Simpsons S9E21: English vocabulary

a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

trying to control or influence people in a dishonest way for your own benefit

a magazine or newspaper that is published regularly

news stories that focus on people’s lives, feelings, or personal experiences

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or in a bad mood

to complain in a high, annoying voice

the idea that people in the U.S. can succeed and live better through hard work

becoming weaker or less active

past tense and past participle of shoot

to ask for information or details

a long strip of cloth worn around the waist or over one shoulder

a frame with handles or poles for carrying a sick or injured person

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

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

the liquid that flows through a plant and carries food and other substances

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to hit the ground or floor with your foot hard, often because you are angry or excited

the act of fastening something with a screw

a long speech by one person

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to expect something or think it will happen

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to make something white or lighter using a chemical process

far away; at a great distance

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

a group of wild boars

the act of controlling or having power over people or things

causing an itch or feeling itchy

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to defeat someone very badly

to make someone feel less worried, afraid, or uncertain

a shallow channel under the edge of a roof that carries away rainwater

to deal with a problem or task in a determined way

an important or powerful person, especially one who likes to show it

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

to want to join in or be included in something

to become blocked or crowded so that movement is difficult

a small, simple, roughly built house or shelter

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

(of fish, frogs, and some other animals) lay eggs in water

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

a physical or mental condition that makes it harder for someone to do things in everyday life

a card game where players bet on which card will be turned up

as; in the same way that

marked or decorated with letters or writing

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a small blue or purple berry that you can eat

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

the smallest chess piece, which can move forward and capture diagonally

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

the act of making something valid again, or the process of getting something new again

to greet or show respect to someone in a formal way

a helicopter

to some extent; fairly

to move away and stop bothering someone

a journalist who reports news from a place or on a particular subject

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

fixed firmly in place

a thin, flat cake made from batter and cooked in a pan

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

in a brave way; without fear

the act of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds right

an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

a person who steals money or property, often by using force or threats

a large amount of something

an exclamation used to show disapproval or annoyance at someone's silly or rude behavior

an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement

so bright that it is hard to see

to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

to pull something hard or suddenly

cheerful, lively, and full of good humor

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

to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

deserving respect and admiration because of a high reputation or status