The Simpsons S10E17: English vocabulary

the business of transporting goods by truck

a large fish that lives in warm ocean waters and is known for swimming very fast

the dead body of an animal

a machine or tool used for grinding or crushing things into smaller pieces

the act of moving along without using power

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

to fall forward and land face first

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

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

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

the act of moving something on wheels

past tense and past participle of shoot

used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English

a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

full of energy, enthusiasm, and confidence

very unpleasant-smelling

a light mist or smoky cloud that makes it hard to see clearly

a fish that lives in rivers, lakes, or the sea and has whisker-like feelers near its mouth

the installation of cables or a cable system

used to say that something is not surprising

careful behavior or speech that avoids offending people or revealing private information

a humorous or informal way of saying death

the act of making a calculation or estimate

the police

used when you change your mind after thinking again

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

given free of charge

a group of wild boars

a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often with a river running through it

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a phone feature that lets you call a number by pressing one button or a few keys

a short drive in a car to check how it feels before buying it

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to deal with a problem or task in a determined way

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

a group of male students at a college or university

to come onto the stage in a performance

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

to move or carry something away by truck

a reward, especially one offered for catching someone or finding something

you; used as the object of a verb or preposition in older or religious English

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

in control of a vehicle while driving it

having many small holes or dents on the surface

a quick, informal check or inspection

a large truck, especially one used for long-distance hauling

a person who moves to another place or country to live or work

to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

a home run

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

to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose

a feeling of doubt or hesitation after you have made a decision

a unit of weight equal to 1/16 of a pound, or about 28.35 grams

very pleasant or delightful

to start moving or working faster

the ability to say clever or funny things quickly

a large wave that breaks into foam near the shore

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

preserved or sold in bottles

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

the act of entering a phone number to call someone

to calculate something

having a ring or rings around it

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

the act of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds right

to trip or lose your balance for a moment

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

a hand tool for cutting wire

a restaurant that specializes in serving steaks and other grilled meat dishes

a casual way of saying that something is certain or agreed to

a tool or machine used for cutting

a group of vehicles or ships traveling together for protection or safety

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else