Stranger Things S1E8: English vocabulary

a drink too many, especially one that makes you drunk

becoming more mature and fully developed

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

tasting or smelling like cheese

something that is not possible or not acceptable

used to emphasize that two things are exactly the same

a homemade recording of songs, usually copied onto a cassette, CD, or digital playlist

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a sauce made from meat juices, often thickened

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a person who is running away or hiding, especially from the police or from danger

having many bends or turns

having won a victory

either of the two openings in the nose that air passes through

A woman who works in a school cafeteria and serves food

a dark underground room or prison cell, especially in a castle

used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain

past tense and past participle of bed

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

to some extent; fairly

a casual way to say goodbye

to be gentler or less strict with someone

an experiment done as part of learning science, especially at school

to move or make something move into a sloping position

to put your foot on something

a small metal fastener used to join the ends of a belt, strap, or similar band

the quality of being brave

to make a loud, deep sound

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

the western part of a town, city, or area

a sweet dish that is soft and creamy

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

to turn something onto its other side or upside down

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

used to refer to other similar things without naming them all

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

an informal, friendly greeting

a quick, informal way to say no or show disagreement

used to wish someone an enjoyable time

to leave a place and start going somewhere else

to stretch out your hand to take or touch something

more correct or more suitable

in or to the place where you live, especially your home country or hometown

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

the act of becoming awake

used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

at the same point in time as something else

the previous time something happened or was done

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

at the front of something or someone

to a very great degree; very much

able to be predicted or expected

to leave a bus, train, plane, or other vehicle

to become less fast

cheerful, lively, and full of good spirits

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

in the direction or manner shown or mentioned

wait for a moment

to leave a place

to discuss or mention something

to squeeze something tightly between your finger and thumb

a small amount of liquid that falls in drops

a liquid fuel used in car engines

used to express surprise, excitement, or alarm

feeling worried, frightened, or shocked

to take someone away illegally by force, often to demand money for their return

the act of continuing to follow a plan, rule, or schedule

to cook food in an oven or over a fire using dry heat

filled or inhabited by people

a person in stories who has magical powers

mentally ill in a way that affects a person's thinking or behavior

to close and open your eyes quickly

used to emphasize anger, annoyance, or frustration

the process of making something cooler or less hot