Spartacus S2E9: English vocabulary

to make a place stronger and better protected against attack

so strong that it is unpleasant or hard to ignore

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

more able or skilled than someone or something else

with great attention, interest, or enthusiasm

the style or design of letters used in writing or decoration

in a way that is fair, morally right, or legally deserved

lasting only a very short time

a soft ointment used to soothe or heal skin

floating or moving without being controlled

to make something happen sooner or more quickly

deliberately avoid someone or something

to cause a feeling, reaction, or interest to start or increase

winning or succeeding after a struggle

happening too soon, too early, or at a bad time

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

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

a light, peaceful sleep

to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

used to describe an animal that has been trained to be calm and easy to handle

in a weaker position and likely to lose

to recover and become successful again after a serious setback

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

to pull something off or out from where it grows or is attached

the part of the face above the eyes and below the hairline

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

a limit that makes something harder or less flexible

to defeat someone or something by using greater strength or power

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

to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose

to indicate or suggest something

to start burning, or make something start burning

moving quickly with light, springy steps

to sit or rest on something, especially a branch or bar

to lose something, especially a right, game, or prize, as a penalty

to fall suddenly, often in a messy or uncontrolled way

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

to give something as an honor, award, or gift

arguing or fighting angrily

to lift something to a higher position

move back to a safer place

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

to feel worried or afraid about something that may happen

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

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

a secure place for your feet when standing or climbing

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

to hold on tightly to someone or something

the act of taking someone away by force and keeping them somewhere against their will

the time when it starts to get dark in the evening

producing fruit

ready and waiting to act

to change what you are doing and start doing the opposite

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

not answered or not dealt with

used to strongly agree with someone

to be released from prison or another place of confinement

to try hard to do or achieve something

to make a sudden small movement, or to move with sudden small movements

to punish someone by doing harm in return for a wrong done to you or someone else

to give an old item to a store as part of the payment for a new one

to stay united and support one another

to start doing something bad, difficult, or unwanted again

to use something as the basis for something

a loose piece of clothing worn over the shoulders, like a cloak

to move carefully or skillfully through a difficult place or situation

deserving praise, help, or respect

to take part in something together with other people

not done, paid, or arrived by the expected time

to feel deep sadness because someone has died

to cut or shape something with a knife or tool

a house or other place where someone lives

to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

people who have little money or wealth

to avoid getting involved in something