Smallville S5E1: English vocabulary

a group of wild boars

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

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

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

the colored part of the eye around the pupil

to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to some extent; fairly

a soft material used on walls and ceilings to make a smooth hard surface when it dries

a casual way to say goodbye

to open the door when someone knocks

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

washed or carried onto land by the sea

a large, light ball used for playing at the beach

a vehicle designed to travel in space

a treatment in which someone rubs and presses your body to help you relax or feel better

being in a hospital as a patient

trained to react in a particular way

something that has a bad effect or causes trouble

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

the symbol >, used to show that one number is larger than another

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

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

to move from a standing or higher position to the ground

to wake someone or something up

fairly good; better than expected

to lose consciousness for a short time

fierce, violent, or very harsh

at a great distance from here

more correct or more suitable

a small change made to improve something or make it fit better

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

at the same point in time as something else

to lie on a bed, sofa, or the ground in order to rest or sleep

to become calmer, less angry, or less upset

to have confidence in someone or something

the written form used before a married couple's family name

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

in the direction or manner shown or mentioned

not working well or not effective

to lose blood from the body through a wound or injury

to leave a place

a dark mark on the skin caused by a hit or bump

a person or thing that is very unusual or extreme

a large building or place with strong walls, built to defend against attack

served with ice or made cold with ice

used to express surprise, excitement, or alarm

filled or inhabited by people

attracting attention in a noticeable way

to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

greater in amount, size, or degree

a huge group of stars, gas, and dust in space

a very large, impressive house

the act of changing from one option, state, or device to another

the first public performance or showing of a film, play, or other work

a large farm building used for storing hay or grain or for keeping animals

the process of making something cooler or less hot

showing that you know something in a way that can seem a little smug or secretive

taking care of someone or something

to change something slightly so it works better or fits a new situation

easily harmed, hurt, or attacked

what is believed to happen to someone or something in the future

a person who is still alive after a dangerous or difficult event

expressed out loud, not just thought or implied

the result or effect of an action or event

the reason or purpose for doing something, especially in the phrase 'for the sake of

the state of not being strong or healthy enough

the inside part of your hand between the wrist and fingers

a substance that can make people or animals very ill or kill them

the study of the Earth's surface, climate, countries, and people

to make a serious promise or statement, often using God or a sacred object as witness

likely to be successful or to do well in the future

the act of giving up something important for a greater purpose

to ask for something in a strong, urgent, or humble way

a small metal object fired from a gun

the act of starting or creating something, especially an organization or country