Smallville S4E3: English vocabulary

the process of drawing or outlining with ink

to let saliva run from your mouth

covered with a protective outer layer

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

a sharp claw on a bird of prey

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

a small problem or difficulty that stops something from going smoothly

feeling or showing nostalgia for the past

slightly swollen or rounded

the crime of saying false things about someone that damage their reputation

a piece of a plant that is joined to another plant so they grow together

a cloth or band tied over someone's eyes so they cannot see

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

relating to earthquakes or other movements in the earth

a drug that makes someone calm or sleepy

a branch of mathematics that uses derivatives and integrals to study change and motion

to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

a small group of people who spend time together and do not let others join easily

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

a large wild ox with long hair and horns, found in Tibet and nearby areas

moving or walking with quick, light steps

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

to reply or get back to someone

a piece of healthy skin used in surgery to cover a damaged area

an attempt by one company to buy another company without its approval

a very large city, especially one that is important for business and culture

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

to spend time being lazy and doing very little

past tense and past participle of shoot

a substance that gives color to paint, ink, or other materials

the act of stopping or controlling something, especially forcefully or by authority

a long trip through Europe, especially one taken by a young person as part of their education

the main sports team that represents a school or college

a bright streak of light in the sky caused by a small rock burning up in the atmosphere

to shock or surprise someone very much

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

very upset, excited, or out of control; also, extremely funny

to record that you have started work or a shift

to become free from debt or financial trouble

to take an exam, test, or class again after failing or missing it

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

a strong feeling of regret and guilt about something wrong you did

the installation of cables or a cable system

to openly refuse to obey or accept something

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

completely wet

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a measure of length, equal to about 33 inches (84 centimeters).

a longer route taken to avoid a problem or to go somewhere else first

used to strongly agree with someone

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

a strong interest or attraction to something

used to say that an attempt was not successful

causing worry, sadness, or pain

in a blunt or direct way

to take action and become more involved or helpful

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

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

busy and not available

the sequence of events in a story, film, or TV show

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

a sudden hard pull or jerk

deserving praise, help, or respect

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

a list of people or things arranged in a line

to leave quickly, often in a hurry or without saying much

to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

wrote, especially in a formal or literary style

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

the act of measuring how deep water is