Smallville S2E11: English vocabulary

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

a person or group you are competing or fighting against

the study of diseases and the changes they cause in the body

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

the U.S. Marine Corps, the branch of the U.S. armed forces that fights on land and at sea

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

a false belief that someone strongly believes even though it is not true

becoming weaker or less active

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 do your best and put a lot of energy into something

the secret gathering of information about another country or organization

to do something with full effort or confidence

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

behavior that shows very poor judgment or common sense

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

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

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

a group of wild boars

a small brown bird that sings beautifully, often at night

personal belongings, especially ones you carry with you

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

allowing liquid to escape or pass through

the system that supplies water to homes, buildings, or an area

to enter a room or place and unexpectedly see someone doing something private

a person's belongings, especially the ones they take with them when traveling or moving

a liquid used to make paint or other coatings thinner

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

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

to leave a place suddenly because you are very angry

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

hope and confidence that things will turn out well

deserving praise, help, or respect

to act because of information, advice, or a rule

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

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

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

to not trust someone or something; to feel suspicious about them

as; in the same way that

to break a rule, law, or agreement

to burn or shine with a sudden bright light

to make someone or something feel stronger, fresher, or more energetic

marked or decorated with letters or writing

relating to the heart

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

a small group of soldiers who train and fight together

the pipes, fixtures, and other parts that carry water and waste in a building

not caring enough about other people's feelings

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

to begin to cry

an official card or document that shows who someone is

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

to become late in the day or evening

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a small insect-like animal that bites animals and people and sucks blood

a person who carries out an investigation, especially for the police or another organization

to become healthier or improve

an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

a room or open space directly under the roof of a building

having a ring or rings around it

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

to begin living in a new home

the first year of elementary school in the U.S

people of the other sex

to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

supposed to; expected or required to do something

not often; rarely

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

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

an official who directs or organizes an event or public activity

too proud of yourself and your abilities