The Vampire Diaries S2E18: English vocabulary

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

to find out the real reason for something or solve a problem

property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

to hint at or reveal something indirectly, often a secret or embarrassing fact

to give someone the power or confidence to do something

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

in a way that is more difficult than necessary

a group of wild boars

a mythical person who changes into a wolf, usually at full moon

willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

used to invite someone to ask questions or start talking

the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do

a cheerful way to tell someone to start speaking or performing

to come onto the stage in a performance

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

a set of straps used to hold and control an animal, or to attach it to a cart or other vehicle

willingly; with pleasure

a type of American whiskey made from corn

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

as; in the same way that

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to give your time, energy, or effort to a task or purpose

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

a short test given without warning

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a short knife with a sharp point and two sharp edges

a style of music with strong rhythm and improvisation

a casual way to say goodbye

a list of topics to be discussed at a meeting

having a ring or rings around it

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

connected with things that cannot be explained by science or natural laws

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

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

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

to appear or arrive, especially when not expected

used to say no in a casual way

hard work and strong commitment to a goal or activity

an occasion when someone sees or notices something, especially something unusual or interesting

an informal, friendly greeting

used to wish someone an enjoyable time

used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

to try to find someone or something

to remove something from a place, container, or package

more correct or more suitable

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

at the same point in time as something else

to make a low, continuous humming sound

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

to become calmer, less angry, or less upset

at the front of something or someone

to leave a place, especially to escape or get somewhere else

pretty or attractive

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

to have information or awareness about something

from or typical of an earlier time, especially something stylish or high quality

not working well or not effective

to cut or chop something with quick, rough blows

a sudden thrust with a knife or other sharp object

the act of correcting something, or a change that fixes an error

moved or flowed steadily and smoothly

to take someone away illegally by force, often to demand money for their return

the act of continuing to follow a plan, rule, or schedule

filled or inhabited by people

a short test, often informal, especially for students

past tense and past participle of circle