Smallville S1E20: English vocabulary

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

to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to hit or push with the head or horns

an affectionate way to address a woman

an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

to stop a fire or flame from burning

to talk in a casual, lively way

to dance in a lively, energetic way

a person who kidnaps someone

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

a feeling that you or the things around you are spinning, often making you lose your balance

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

moving quickly with light, springy steps

to fail completely, often in a dramatic way

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

a casual greeting meaning “what’s up?

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

a trick or dishonest act

a circular ring or band

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

the idea that your actions affect what happens to you later

unfairly better or more considerate treatment than other people get

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a humorous or informal way of saying death

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

a metal made by mixing two or more metals

a very difficult, painful, or upsetting experience

to be the first person to act or speak, especially to start something or solve a problem

to get free of something unwanted

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

the act of putting things into bags or packages

in a blunt or direct way

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

to come onto the stage in a performance

to wait until the next day before deciding something

covered with small dots or spots

someone who claims to have special powers to know things or see the future

deserving praise, help, or respect

an official record or list of names, events, or items

a unit used to measure power

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

it is likely that something will happen or be true

a tall structure with blades that turns in the wind to grind grain or pump water

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

usual or accepted in a particular group or situation

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

to feed on grass in a field or pasture

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

a question or statement that is meant to be solved as a game or puzzle

to be in charge of a person, group, or activity and make sure it is done properly

a person whose job is to install and repair pipes, sinks, toilets, and other water systems

a brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head, often causing confusion or dizziness

one's home, especially a comfortable one

to some extent; fairly

a casual way to say goodbye

very loud and forceful

the school year after seventh grade and before ninth grade

a sign that shows the distance in miles along a road

a device that finds metal and makes a signal when it does

corn eaten when the kernels are soft and sweet

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

so bright that it is hard to see

supposed to; expected or required to do something

the rails that a train travels on

a large flat-bottomed boat used for carrying goods on rivers or canals

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

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

a soft toy shaped like a bear

a device that detects the presence of something

in every direction around a place or person

an informal, friendly greeting