The Simpsons S12E13: English vocabulary

the hard foot of an animal such as a horse, deer, or cow

a light shoe with an open front and straps

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

making quick, sharp movements

the area where the top of the leg meets the lower abdomen

great influence or power, especially in politics or business

a person who is very skilled at something

severe mental suffering or great pain

to talk in a casual, lively way

(of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat

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

an explosive that can be shaped by hand before use

to honor an event or place by being present

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

boring because it involves the same actions or things again and again

the intestines

a sweet liquid made by flowers that insects and birds feed on

very beautiful, delicate, or finely made

a person whose job is cleaning and taking care of a building

the entertainment industry, especially film, TV, and music

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed

a group of wild boars

something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

to tell someone to be quiet

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

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

to find or meet something by chance

to phone several people one after another

to phone several people one after another, usually to arrange something

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

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

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

to make something increase or build up, especially a debt or a score

having many bends or turns

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

to close or attach something securely

a fashion, idea, or activity that becomes very popular for a short time

as; in the same way that

to break suddenly into many pieces

usual or accepted in a particular group or situation

a mild way of telling someone to calm down or stop arguing

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

a home run

a spray that repels or kills insects

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

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

very; extremely

the wearing away or breaking down of rock and other materials by air, water, and weather

a strong, focused light that shines on one small area

to attract or tempt someone or something, often by offering something appealing

a serious promise to do something

to make a quick, sharp punch or poke

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

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

a small, casual restaurant, often open all day and serving simple food

an informal way of saying that something is not a problem

stopped and unable to continue moving or working

having a ring or rings around it

very good, beautiful, or impressive

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

until a particular time or event

a TV show in which people answer questions to win prizes

a dessert made with a banana, ice cream, and toppings

a dish served with the main course

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

explode or burst violently

the desire to punish someone for a wrong they did

used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

used instead of someone or something else