The Boys S2E7: English vocabulary

full of trouble, danger, or difficulty

a soft, low, continuous sound

making a light, clear ringing sound

to make a short, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise

to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their beliefs or identity

the waste left after metal has been melted

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

to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

a person who has been convicted of a serious crime

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

to accept or ignore bad or wrong behavior, without trying to stop it

to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust

to breathe air out of your lungs

a loud, sharp cry

a small piece of snow

to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

the light that comes from stars

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

a strong wool fabric with a smooth surface

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

making a long, sharp s sound

to hold someone or something close in your arms in a loving way

a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

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

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

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

letting light through but not clear details; partly transparent

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

a state of uncertainty while you are waiting for a decision or result

to swallow food or drink quickly, often in a noisy way

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

done without conscious control

to burn something until it turns black

locked with a key

a belief that the United States was meant to expand across North America

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

the work or influence of people, especially when something is not natural

the act of pulling something tight

a ball of packed snow, often thrown in play

to arrest someone, especially a suspect

in a very bad, damaged, or disordered state

cruel and lacking human kindness or compassion

using these words or actions to make something official

used to tell someone very rudely to go away

to use damaging information to pressure someone

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

to honor an event or place by being present

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

past tense and past participle of shoot

a short, sharp ringing sound

something that makes a fact or quality seem proud, admirable, or positive

to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

the judges and courts of a country

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

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

covered with sweat

to persuade someone to lower a price during bargaining

to deal with a difficult situation or problem

a child or young person with an unusually high level of skill or talent

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

to be able to deal with a difficult situation

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a simple device for fastening a door or gate

extreme cruelty or violent behavior

a series of short, sharp sounds

to do something correctly or in the right way