Spartacus S3E7: English vocabulary

to ask someone a lot of questions or try hard to get something from them

causing great pain, suffering, or sadness

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

to push your lips forward, often to show annoyance or to look flirtatious

to stir cream or milk until it becomes butter

a place where a boat is kept tied up

covered or hidden so that you cannot see it clearly

to praise or admire someone or something very much

to secretly plan with other people to do something illegal or harmful

more able or skilled than someone or something else

showing sadness, often with tears

a soldier or guard whose job is to keep watch

to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act

to want something very much, especially something you have lost or cannot have

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

dishonest and clever in a way that is meant to trick people

to make something happen sooner or more quickly

a temporary camp, especially for soldiers or travelers

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

a wall or other structure built to protect a place from attack

a rope or chain used to tie an animal so it cannot move far

a plant disease that causes leaves, flowers, or crops to wither and die

in a humble way; without acting proud

to deliberately not give something that someone expects or has a right to receive

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to pay attention to and follow advice, a warning, or a request

to stop someone from breathing by covering their nose and mouth

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

to leave a place you have been using or living in

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

a trap, often a loop of wire or cord, used to catch animals

a clever or sneaky plan meant to get an advantage

a very large crowd or group of people

to make something more intense, serious, or detailed

to force someone to leave a place, country, or group

a light, peaceful sleep

to change from a liquid into a gas

a man in ancient Rome who fought in public contests for entertainment

the act of paying back money that you owe, especially a loan or debt

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

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

making you feel calm and relaxed

to stay somewhere longer than needed, often because you do not want to leave

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

to not do what a person, rule, or order says

to make or become darker

to serve or attend someone, especially in a formal or old-fashioned way

to think carefully about something, especially a serious or important matter

to make something dirty or stained

to look at something with attention or wonder

a poisonous liquid or substance that some animals inject with a bite or sting

to honor an event or place by being present

to describe or talk about something

moving quickly with light, springy steps

gentle kindness or affection

to fall suddenly, often in a messy or uncontrolled way

to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

arguing or fighting angrily

a snake, especially one that is large or seen as dangerous

an insulting word for a cruel or unpleasant person

move back to a safer place

to shake slightly and uncontrollably, often because you are nervous, cold, or weak

full of energy, enthusiasm, and confidence

to cause someone to suffer something unpleasant or painful

a very important or powerful person or thing in a particular field

to affect someone suddenly and strongly, especially with a feeling or mood

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

to openly refuse to obey or accept something

used to describe something that has been expected or delayed for a long time

to expect something or think it will happen

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

in every situation; all the time

a series of short, sharp sounds

used to strongly agree with someone

the police