The Vampire Diaries S2E17: English vocabulary

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

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

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

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

the act of fastening something with a screw

to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

ready and prepared for action

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

to walk or travel around without a fixed direction or purpose

unfinished things that still need attention

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

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

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

to create or produce something using a particular material or method

a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

the area just outside a door, especially the step or small space in front of a house

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

showing a lack of respect; rude or impolite

a cheerful way to tell someone to start speaking or performing

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

to make someone leave what they are doing, usually suddenly or unexpectedly

to depend on something; to be decided by something

a short trip taken for fun or to do something enjoyable

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

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

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

with a lot of force or energy

a place where you can stay, especially for a short time

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

to read something carefully from start to finish

to some extent; fairly

to move away and stop bothering someone

to attract or tempt someone or something, often by offering something appealing

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a short knife with a sharp point and two sharp edges

a playful trick or practical joke

a casual way to say goodbye

to stay in a place for a while and not leave

to provide food and drink for an event or group of people

very sad because of a loss, breakup, or bad news

something terrible that is going to happen, or a feeling that something terrible is coming

a familiar word for aunt

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

something that exists as a separate thing, especially a company, organization, or legal unit

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

from the beginning; from the start

an official who directs or organizes an event or public activity

to think about something again, especially before making a decision

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

an action, especially one that is brave, kind, or morally good

more correct or more suitable

relating to poetry or having the beauty and feeling of poetry

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

the previous time something happened or was done

to become calmer, less angry, or less upset

to stay at home, especially for the evening or night

a layer of material on the inside of something, especially clothing

the act of betraying someone or something

to a very great degree; very much

used to emphasize that something is not true, not possible, or not done

pretty or attractive

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

to have information or awareness about something

to enter a vehicle or enclosed space

small and unimportant, especially in a way that seems mean or annoying

to spend time considering something

to leave a place

to say that someone has done something wrong or illegal

to say or shout words or sounds again and again in a rhythm

a stack of hay, straw, or similar material

a main idea or argument that is put forward and supported

moved or flowed steadily and smoothly