The Vampire Diaries S1E4: English vocabulary

a group of states or people joined together in an alliance

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

the act of lending something to someone

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

having spikes or sharp points

making quick, sharp movements

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

trying to control or influence people in a dishonest way for your own benefit

serious thought about your life, beliefs, or choices

used to describe an action done deliberately and without pity or emotion

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to shine with small flashes of light

a person whose job is to turn animal skins into leather

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

a container used for growing plants

carefully planning what to do in a way that is often selfish or dishonest

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

to lose something, especially a right, game, or prize, as a penalty

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to feel worried or afraid about something that may happen

a person who seeks a deep spiritual connection with God or the universe

a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a drink or medicine that is meant to make you feel stronger or healthier

the act of fastening something with a screw

a person who works with another person in a secret or illegal plan; an accomplice

to gather people or things together, often by force or pressure

the person who did a crime or caused a problem

used to tell someone not to ask about something or not to worry about it

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a humorous or informal way of saying death

the act of convincing someone to do or believe something

a very difficult, painful, or upsetting experience

to start opposing someone or something you used to support

to remove things that are unwanted or unnecessary

the quality of continuing to try hard, even when something is difficult

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

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

to move past someone or something quietly so you are not noticed or stopped

to submit something, such as a request or application

a lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted

to give something to younger people or the next generation

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

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

a short, high, light sound, especially made by birds

the ordinary world of everyday life, especially as different from school, theory, or imagination

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

as; in the same way that

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

a dance for two people in 3/4 time, or the music for it

relating to the scientific study used in solving crimes

done in a quiet, secret way

relating to the start of a new event, period, or term in office

considered proper, honest, and socially acceptable

preserved or sold in bottles

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

shining with small bright points of reflected light

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

a short metal pin or bolt that sticks out from a surface

an entrance or route into a place

having a ring or rings around it

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

bad, useless, or not worth using

to fill something again, especially a container or tank

to control or influence someone or something, often in a dishonest or unfair way