The Simpsons S10E10: English vocabulary

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a dish made by cooking beaten eggs in a pan, often with other ingredients

smiled broadly and happily

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

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

the sides of the face below the eyes

a small hard disc used in ice hockey and some other games

causing very deep sadness or pain

A phrase in wedding vows meaning the marriage will last for life

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

the legal right to act for someone else, especially in financial or legal matters

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

to talk in a casual, lively way

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

to be unable to forget an embarrassing or unpleasant event

without any mistakes or imperfections

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

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

a male donkey

a person who has conquered a place or people

used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

to lead a group, team, or project

imagined rather than real

a small bird, especially a young one

used to say that you understand someone’s difficult situation because you have had the same kind of experience

to make someone feel excited and eager

a rude phrase used to taunt someone you are beating, especially in a race

the process of making a surface or material smooth

a group of wild boars

used to say that something should have happened earlier

an expression used to show annoyance or frustration

to tell the police or other authorities about someone’s wrongdoing

a large mug for beer, often with a handle and a lid

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

used in questions for emphasis, often to show surprise, anger, or impatience

strong sexual desire

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

an official check of a company's accounts or finances

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

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

the bar on the front or back of a car that helps protect it in a crash

as; in the same way that

a very thin layer of tissue that covers a surface or separates parts of the body

a home run

marked or decorated with letters or writing

a person, especially a child or teenager, who has run away from home or another place where they were staying

the sound an owl makes

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a long weapon with a pointed metal tip, used for thrusting

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

to some extent; fairly

funny or intended to make people laugh

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

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

containing a lot of fat

a casual way to say goodbye

an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

a heavy, repeated beating or striking sound

having a ring or rings around it

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

hair that grows on the upper lip

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

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

deserving respect because of honest, fair, and good behavior

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

an exclamation used to show disapproval or annoyance at someone's silly or rude behavior

the time when someone, especially a child, has a bath

a sweet syrup made from the sap of maple trees

the sale and issuing of tickets

almost, but not completely

not straight; bent or uneven

a home where older people live and get care