The Boys S2E1: English vocabulary

the front edge of a step or stair

lasting forever; never ending

to feel very hungry

extremely evil or cruel

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

making a light, clear ringing sound

to make a light, sharp ringing sound

the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

to drink something in small amounts

singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house

a person who has studied at a particular school, college, or university

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

strongly and publicly committed to a cause or campaign

to breathe air out of your lungs

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

a match that lights when struck

to shake slightly and quickly, often because of fear, cold, or excitement

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

a small lizard that can climb walls and is common in warm places

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

the light that comes from stars

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual use

a leafy green vegetable with curly or flat leaves

to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

letting light through but not clear details; partly transparent

a container with a lid, used for storing dry goods or other materials

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

a machine or tool used for grinding or crushing things into smaller pieces

to breathe heavily and noisily, often because you are tired or annoyed

to speak angrily and at length

in a way that is barely noticeable or easy to hear, see, or feel

the sides of the face below the eyes

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition

to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

locked with a key

the reason or set of reasons for something

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

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

the sound an owl makes

a mistaken belief or idea

small or tiny

a person who thinks and acts in an independent, unusual way

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

to fail badly or make a serious mistake

the thick fluid that contains sperm and is released from the penis during ejaculation

to end well or be resolved successfully

lasting or appealing across different times and styles; not easily dated

attractive, stylish, and confident

to humble yourself before someone, especially by asking for help or mercy

to kill an important person, especially for political reasons

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

to help someone understand something better

a famous female singer, especially in opera or pop music

to seriously damage or weaken something

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

to ask for information or details

used after a person's name to show that the person has died

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to breathe noisily while sleeping

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

the exact words used in something written or said

full of energy, enthusiasm, and confidence

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

to record that you have started work or a shift

cause something to improve a lot

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