The Simpsons S9E9: English vocabulary

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

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

a small room or cupboard used for storing food and kitchen items

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

a person who has betrayed a group, country, or belief

to hit or push with the head or horns

a person who enjoys and knows a lot about fine food and drink

to talk in a casual, lively way

material used to cover a floor

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

simple and charming in a country style

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

very much; used to emphasize a strong feeling or state

to suddenly realize something or decide to change your life one day

to protest or complain very loudly and angrily

a trained doctor who treats animals

stolen goods, especially goods taken in war or by pirates

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

the main part of the human body, not including the head, arms, or legs

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

the act of fastening something with a screw

a light jacket, often worn with smart clothes or as part of a uniform

to reach a decision or agreement

a visit by a doctor to a patient at home

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

someone who is very interested in a particular subject or activity

to move in a heavy, awkward way

to learn something so well that you can say or write it from memory

to a very bad or unpleasant degree

mentally healthy and able to think clearly

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

the highest level of professional sport

a safety device in a car that inflates in a crash to protect people inside

to gradually weaken or damage something, especially in a hidden or indirect way

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to support and keep something going, especially a belief, rule, or principle

a breathing organ that fish and some other water animals use to get oxygen from water

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

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

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

having many bends or turns

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

a friend

famous for something bad or shocking

a warship that is smaller than a battleship and faster than many other ships

to walk with short steps, dragging your feet a little

a house or other place where someone lives

the ordinary world of everyday life, especially as different from school, theory, or imagination

to pretend you have an advantage, skill, or plan in order to trick someone

comfortable, warm, and pleasant in a way that makes you feel relaxed

a home run

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

very; extremely

remove things from a vehicle, container, or machine

an informal way of saying yes or certainly

to remove plates, glasses, and other things from a table after a meal

the amount of something taken in, especially food, drink, air, or medicine

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

able to resist or not be affected by something

to hit or beat something repeatedly with hard blows

a short knife with a sharp point and two sharp edges

containing a lot of fat

a robber, especially one who belongs to a gang

ready to work or start functioning

the process of people making bids in an auction

an extra amount of money added to a normal price or payment

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

a flat piece of metal, stone, or plastic with words on it, often used as a memorial or sign

very pleasant or enjoyable