The Sopranos S6E18: English vocabulary

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to mention or use something as support for an argument or action

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

a person who says they believe or support something but acts differently

a gland in men that helps produce semen

a sarcastic way to say you really love or strongly approve of something

a casual way of saying someone should go first or take the first turn

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

to stay somewhere longer than needed, often because you do not want to leave

pleasantly soft, smooth, and not harsh

in a very bad, damaged, or disordered state

to make it possible for something to happen

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

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

the stage in life when a child's body begins to change into an adult body

past tense and past participle of shoot

growing thickly and looking healthy and green

to cut and gather a crop from a field

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to breathe noisily while sleeping

in cricket, a delivery that is not allowed because it breaks the rules

to hint at or reveal something indirectly, often a secret or embarrassing fact

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

to slow down and enjoy life instead of always rushing

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

used to say that something is not surprising

to attend an event briefly, especially in a public or formal way

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a singer with the highest female vocal range

something that is not possible or not acceptable

a person who is addicted to drugs

a group of wild boars

a city in central New York State

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to slide out of control on a surface, especially because it is wet or icy

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

a test to check for illegal drugs in a sample of blood, urine, or hair

to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away

a strict and uncompromising position or policy

to continue for a longer time than expected

very angry or annoyed

very good or impressive

the systems and services that keep places clean and protect public health

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to gradually disappear because the people, animals, or things in it die or stop existing

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

an earlier decision or event that is used as a guide in later similar cases

a piece of material with one thick end and one thin end, used to hold things in place or force them apart

the act of controlling yourself and not reacting too strongly

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

as; in the same way that

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

a sudden loss of power, success, or reputation

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

dark marks left on a road or floor when something skids or slides

a temporary driving permit for someone who is learning to drive

the quality of being generous and willing to give or help

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

past tense and past participle of bed

your family and relatives

a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

the work of sending bills and collecting payment

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

not tight or firm; loose

an illegal drug that can make people feel very excited and energetic for a short time

to give your time, energy, or effort to a task or purpose

warm underwear that covers the legs and lower body

a sharp point that grows on some plants

to some extent; fairly