The Simpsons S33E3: English vocabulary

the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

the soft, legless larva of a fly

to write something quickly in a short note

to make a deep, hoarse sound, like a frog or a crow

to make a dull, heavy sound

a story, poem, or picture in which people or things stand for deeper ideas or moral meanings

dried meat, usually beef, eaten as a snack

to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act

a loud, sharp cry

to send something by fax

showing a lot of blood or violence

making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

the act of combing hair

evil or like an evil spirit

to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air

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

a room or building where weapons are kept

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a person whose job is to stop troublemakers from entering a bar, club, or similar place

a hanging bed made of rope or fabric, used for resting or sleeping

to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

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

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

the act of using a rake to gather leaves or other loose material

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

the sides of the face below the eyes

moving with quick, light jumps

locked with a key

to fill something too full by pushing things in

a garden structure with an open roof, often covered with climbing plants

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to hit or push with the head or horns

feeling or showing that you have lost all hope

a pattern made by weaving three or more strands together

to talk in a casual, lively way

a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

to be unable to forget an embarrassing or unpleasant event

showing a strong wish to kill or harm someone

to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

gory or gruesome scenes or details

a tall tree with rough leaves and hard wood

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

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

a bed, especially one on a ship or in a train or bus

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

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

a fine powder from flowers that plants use to make seeds

to make a long, loud, sad cry

becoming more mature and fully developed

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

a man who works at a swimming pool, especially cleaning and maintaining it

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof

to laugh quietly

a machine that washes dishes automatically

a group of wild boars

making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

a brass musical instrument with a curved tube and a single-reed mouthpiece

sharp, cold, or harsh in a way that feels like it bites

used to say that an attempt was not successful

at the right or expected time in the future

to stand out and be easy to notice

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

a small task you have to do regularly, especially around the house

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground

the final words someone says before they die

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

to avoid giving a direct answer or dealing with a topic directly

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

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

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things