The Simpsons S8E24: English vocabulary

to keep several things going at the same time by managing them carefully

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

very ugly, frightening, or shocking

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

moving with quick, light jumps

having a pleasant, sweet smell

deeply affected by something bad or upsetting

the act of sealing a hole or gap

used to express mild annoyance, surprise, or disappointment

sexually excited

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

a setback or decline

to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

to be the leading expert on a subject

the news or gossip that people are saying about something

a person from the Caucasus region

imagined rather than real

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

a casual way to suggest something or ask if something is a good idea

a major condition or obstacle that could stop something from happening

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to show approval by clapping

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a tiny living thing, especially one that can cause disease

used to say you have won or beaten someone

the person who is in charge of a police department

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

a person who manages and organizes a museum, collection, or exhibition

before anything else; as the first item or point

as; in the same way that

a home run

worth wanting or having; attractive or useful

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

a place where you can stay, especially for a short time

a student in the second year of high school or college

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

a person who has done something illegal or wrong

to look quickly, especially secretly or from a hidden place

to some extent; fairly

the amount by which something is too small, especially money

public support or approval for a person, product, or idea

to open the door when someone knocks

an operation in which an organ or tissue is moved from one body to another

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

a girl or young woman chosen as the honored winner at a school prom

a shop that sells medicines and health products

a room in a school where students learn or practice music

a machine used for playing pinball

a parent who brings up a child alone

to put someone or something in danger of harm or damage

used at the end of a letter or email to show respect or warmth

so bright that it is hard to see

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

used to say that you were joking and not serious

a general rise in prices that makes money worth less

making you feel very excited and interested

looking sad, worried, or troubled, as if something bad has happened

in the way shown; like this

a public telephone that you pay to use

a room in a hotel for guests to stay in

to keep doing something even when it is difficult

making you feel more energetic, relaxed, or awake

to take someone or something with you when you go somewhere

very bad, unpleasant, or of poor quality

to place something somewhere firmly or securely

a female given name

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