Smallville S4E13: English vocabulary

the act of lending something to someone

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to kick the ball after dropping it and before it touches the ground

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

locked with a key

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

the ideal man in a fairy tale or romance story

used to emphasize that a very large number of people are included

moving or walking with quick, light steps

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

having abilities or strength far beyond what is normal for people

to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

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

the life or world believed to exist after death

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

a strong, stocky dog with a broad head and a flat face

a trick or plan used to deceive someone

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to indicate or suggest something

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

past tense and past participle of shoot

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

relating to rules, discipline, or punishment for breaking rules

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

a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

to shock or surprise someone very much

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

a hard, shiny metal used to cover other metals

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a person or organization with a lot of money

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

kept secret or done in a hidden way

used to say that you hope something will happen, if God allows it

used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

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

a small shelter or cage for keeping chickens or other birds

the official boundary of a city or town

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

Large companies and the economic power they have in society

work that involves carefully finding out facts or solving a mystery

a book that lists record-breaking achievements

a woman who has the rank of count

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

to come onto the stage in a performance

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

to notice or understand something, especially by using your senses

to submit something, such as a request or application

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

in a very harsh, cruel, or violent way

having many bends or turns

the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body

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

as; in the same way that

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

a common medicine used to reduce pain, fever, and swelling

to pass by while flying

a liquid medicine taken to help stop coughing

past tense and past participle of bed

worried, nervous, or not comfortable

the area at the side of a road

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

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

a medical examination of a body after death to find the cause of death

a thin, crisp biscuit, often eaten with cheese or spreads

something that gives extra support, energy, or improvement

to some extent; fairly

allowing travel in only one direction

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

a casual way to say goodbye

a strong alcoholic drink made from sugarcane