The Sopranos S1E13: English vocabulary

a person sent to represent someone or carry out a special mission

the answer you get when you divide one number by another

to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a person who makes sure rules or laws are followed

causing a lot of pain or suffering

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

the light from a candle or candles

something you see, hear, or feel that seems real but is not caused by anything outside your mind

the player who fields between second and third base

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

a tendency to think or speak in a negative, pessimistic way

the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

to put someone or something in danger

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

related to cooking or the art of cooking

showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

the act of lending something to someone

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

past tense of ski

the study of correct reasoning

to turn your eyes, attention, or thoughts away from something

in a way that relates to the spirit or soul

a small axe with a short handle

a long and often difficult journey, or a series of difficult experiences

to calculate a number or amount

usually; in the normal way

the act of moving along without using power

careful to do things well and correctly

a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

an officer in charge of a military base, prison, or similar institution

an expression used to admit that something was your fault

a feeling of sexual attraction or excitement between two people

for the near future; for a period that is likely to continue

the act of adding salt to food or water

to fail badly or make a serious mistake

at the same time that something else is happening

Used to emphasize that something is very large

relating to the countryside and a simple, peaceful country life

home; to or at home

involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

to talk in a casual, lively way

to force liquid out in a thin stream

to make it possible for something to happen

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

the branch of medicine that deals with mental illness and emotional disorders

a small bird in the tit family

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

the act of being dismissed from a job

showing a strong wish to kill or harm someone

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

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

to think of someone or something in a particular way

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

stolen goods, especially goods taken in war or by pirates

to swear using something as a witness or guarantee, especially to show that you are telling the truth

the bitter taste of something

to feel worried or afraid about something that may happen

having thoughts of killing yourself

happening in the mind without you being aware of it

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

support or financial help given to a person, group, or activity

to tell someone something surprising or unpleasant, especially suddenly

to have another company or person do part of your work

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

to stop arguing or fighting and become friendly again