The Simpsons S5E6: English vocabulary

to bark in a sharp, high-pitched way

to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a painful disease that causes swelling in the joints, often in the big toe

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

relating to crime and punishment under the law

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

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

a small unlucky accident or mistake

to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

a player whose job is to kick the ball in football

severe mental suffering or great pain

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

the set of laws that define crimes and punishments in a country or region

a higher court that can review decisions from a lower court

designed to be filled with air or gas before use

a small North American animal with black and white fur that can spray a very bad smell when threatened

to rebel against authority or start a revolt

past tense and past participle of shoot

to do very well or be very successful

a state in which different forces or influences are balanced

a sweet candy on a stick

used to say that something bad is made even worse by an extra problem

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a situation where there is no government or no control, often causing chaos

used to say that something is not always easy or enjoyable

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

to move in a heavy, awkward way

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

a wild animal with short legs, thick fur, and black-and-white markings

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

money that a parent pays to help support a child after a separation or divorce

the border between two U.S. states

a person who spoils other people's fun or enthusiasm

a very tall building with many floors

to make someone feel less worried, afraid, or uncertain

a black material used for making roads and roofs

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

a sauce made from meat juices, often thickened

to involve someone in a difficult or dangerous situation

relating to the Bible

a large tub that you fill with water for washing your body

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

a clear liquid in blood or in some medicines and beauty products

the part of the large intestine between the small intestine and the rectum

as; in the same way that

a home run

strong, healthy, and full of energy

with a lot of force or energy

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones

a short official report or announcement, especially in the news

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a person who has broken the law and is hiding from the authorities

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

to take off clothes or other coverings

to become late in the day or evening

to some extent; fairly

a serious promise to do something

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

funny or intended to make people laugh

a dish of meat, vegetables, or both, cooked slowly in liquid

a casual way to say goodbye

a small, soft bread roll, especially one served with a meal

an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

very loud and forceful

a person who steals from houses or buildings

a television or radio program where a host talks with guests

a woman who is raising a child or children on her own

a small pointed object that is thrown in a game or used as a weapon

a surprising fact that was previously secret or unknown

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