Stranger Things S3E2: English vocabulary

a pig, especially one raised for meat

a container at the top of a machine that holds loose material and lets it drop down gradually

to create or perform something without preparing it first

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

to scatter something in small drops or pieces over a surface

to move text automatically onto the next line when it reaches the end of a line

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

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

deeply involved in a difficult or troublesome situation

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

a person who rides a bicycle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle

to reach a decision or agreement

behaving in a sneaky or suspicious way, often in a playful or mildly bad way

a polite way of saying that you have to leave because you must deal with something else

cash money, especially when you need it right away

to do something pointless or hopeless

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a cocktail made with whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a twist or slice of orange

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

a group of wild boars

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

to interfere in someone else's business or get involved in something that is not your concern

a tax you pay on land or buildings you own

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a substance you add to soil to help plants grow

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

used to show approval or encouragement

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

to spend time doing silly or unimportant things

to take part in something together with other people

having many bends or turns

able to speak or write a language easily and well

the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking

a type of sausage made from finely ground meat, often eaten in sandwiches

as; in the same way that

a dance for two people in 3/4 time, or the music for it

to wind something long and flexible into a series of loops

a group of people who support and admire a particular person, band, or show

a small explosive device used for celebrations or displays

to try to persuade someone to love you, especially in order to marry them

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

to find your position or direction in a new place

preserved or sold in bottles

a statement or idea that forms the basis of an argument or theory

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of

a casual way to say goodbye

an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

the act of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds right

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

bad, useless, or not worth using

cream that has been beaten until it is light and fluffy

a shrub or tree with sharp, shiny leaves and red berries

a casual way of saying that something is certain or agreed to

a narrow passage between rows of seats or shelves

completely the same; identical

making you feel very excited and interested

to pull something hard or suddenly

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

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

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

in the way shown; like this

a home where older people live and get care

to hit something hard

made or shaped in a particular way

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

to stop and catch something before it reaches the place or person it was meant for

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

to refuse to do or accept something