The Vampire Diaries S4E4: English vocabulary

used to admit that something is true, often before adding a contrast

a long and often harsh investigation or questioning

a person who is trying to win someone's love or marry them

used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval

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

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

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

a framework of beams or bars that supports a roof, bridge, or other structure

to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

a light, peaceful sleep

an insulting way to describe someone who is out at night and seems mysterious or disreputable

in a way that seems to happen by magic

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

to figure out or read something that is hard to understand, especially a code or message

locked with a key

showing hate or strong dislike

to enter a rehabilitation program for addiction

a man or boy

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

to shake slightly because you are cold, scared, or excited

buy insurance for something or someone

in a way that is part of the basic nature of something

kind and wanting to help other people

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

hunting and killing other animals for food

strange and a little unsettling, especially in a way that seems almost supernatural

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

careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

the killing and wounding of many people, especially in war or violence

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to find out the real reason for something or solve a problem

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

behavior that shows very poor judgment or common sense

to be accepted or believed as a particular type of person or thing, especially because you look like it

a question meaning: what benefit will I get from this?

to deal with a problem before it gets worse

a chance to start again without being affected by past problems

careful behavior or speech that avoids offending people or revealing private information

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to do something correctly or in the right way

to want to leave a job, relationship, or situation

a vegetable, especially when spoken about informally

a party held by a fraternity, especially a college fraternity

a group of wild boars

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

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a narrow flat part that sticks out from a wall, cliff, or other surface

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

a willingness to consider new ideas or opinions

a burglary in which someone breaks into a house while people are inside

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

to make something stronger, larger, or more effective

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

to move carefully or skillfully through a difficult place or situation

deserving praise, help, or respect

willingly; with pleasure

to stop something bad from happening

a book that gives practical information or instructions about a subject

the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking

people who have little money or wealth

well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

the act of tricking someone, or the fact of being tricked

a strap or cord used to hold and guide a dog or other animal

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

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

to some extent; fairly

an organized campaign to achieve a social, political, or religious goal

a short knife with a sharp point and two sharp edges