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House of the Dragon S3E1: English vocabulary

Season 3, Episode 1Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaAction & Adventure

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  • rudderless

    Word

    without clear direction, control, or leadership

  • clew

    Word

    a ball of thread, yarn, or cord

  • furl

    Word

    to roll or fold something up neatly and secure it

  • jesting

    Word

    joking or intended as a joke

  • gullet

    Word

    the throat or the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach

  • aflame

    Word

    burning or covered in flames

  • canny

    Word

    good at making careful and practical decisions, especially about money or business

  • fealty

    Word

    a formal promise of loyalty and support to a ruler or lord

  • guttural

    Word

    made with a harsh sound from the throat

  • coxswain

    Word

    the person who steers a rowing boat and gives commands to the crew

  • steadfastly

    Word

    in a firm and unwavering way

  • astern

    Word

    toward the back of a ship or aircraft; backward

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  • loath

    Word

    unwilling to do something; reluctant

  • daemon

    Word

    a background program that runs without direct user control

  • misstep

    Word

    a small mistake or wrong move, especially one that causes a problem

  • frailty

    Word

    the state of being weak, delicate, or easily broken

  • usurper

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    a person who takes power or a position illegally or by force

  • ahoy

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    used to call out to someone or to get attention, especially in a playful pirate style

  • bedridden

    Word

    unable to get out of bed because of illness or weakness

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • driftwood

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    wood that has been carried by water onto a beach or shore

  • cloaking

    Word

    the act of hiding something so it is not easily seen or detected

  • abdicate

    Word

    to give up a throne, power, or official position

  • recede

    Word

    to move back or farther away

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  • ravage

    Word

    to cause serious damage to something

  • antler

    Word

    one of the branched bony growths on a deer, elk, or moose

  • broadside

    Word

    the side of a ship facing the viewer or the wind

  • fathom

    Word

    a unit of length equal to six feet, used mainly for measuring water depth

  • confidant

    Word

    a person you trust with private thoughts or secrets

  • mongrel

    Word

    a dog that is not a pure breed

  • aground

    Word

    stuck on the shore, sand, or rocks

  • slighting

    Word

    showing disrespect or contempt

  • outrun

    Word

    to run faster than someone or something, or to escape by running

  • rescind

    Word

    to officially cancel a law, order, or agreement

  • armada

    Word

    a large group of ships, planes, or other vehicles moving together

  • evener

    Word

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

  • expressly

    Word

    used to say that something is stated clearly and directly

  • morrow

    Word

    the next day

  • thrice

    Word

    three times

  • crossbow

    Word

    a weapon with a short bow fixed across a stock, used for shooting bolts

  • heed

    Word

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

  • craven

    Word

    lacking courage; cowardly

  • denounce

    Word

    to publicly say that something or someone is wrong, bad, or illegal

  • snare

    Word

    a trap, often a loop of wire or cord, used to catch animals

  • stroking

    Word

    the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

  • councilor

    Word

    an elected member of a local council

  • plunder

    Word

    to steal things from a place, especially during war or a riot

  • feeble

    Word

    weak and lacking energy or strength

  • peril

    Word

    serious danger, especially danger of death or injury

  • vanguard

    Word

    the front part of an army or group moving forward

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • confine

    Word

    to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

  • God's eye

    Phrase

    a decorative object made of colored yarn, usually woven into a diamond shape

  • hardened

    Word

    made hard or tougher by heat, cold, use, or time

  • oar

    Word

    a long pole with a flat end, used for moving a boat through water

  • penetrating

    Word

    clear and strong, and hard to ignore

  • citadel

    Word

    a strong fortress, usually built in or near a city

  • stale

    Word

    (of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat

  • open the door

    Phrase

    to make it possible for something to happen

  • land with

    Phrase

    to give someone extra work or a difficult task to deal with

  • outnumber

    Word

    to be greater in number than someone or something

  • graced

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    to honor an event or place by being present

  • sacking

    Word

    the act of being dismissed from a job

  • cripple

    Word

    to seriously damage or weaken something

  • starboard

    Word

    the right side of a ship or aircraft when you are facing forward

  • ruse

    Word

    a trick or plan used to deceive someone

  • affirm

    Word

    to say something firmly and publicly

  • fives

    Word

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

  • my Lord

    Phrase

    a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge

  • back into

    Phrase

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

  • keep in

    Phrase

    to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

  • bloodshed

    Word

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

  • channeling

    Word

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

  • inlet

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    a narrow arm of the sea or a small bay that cuts into the land

  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • slay

    Word

    to kill a person or animal in a violent way

  • detachment

    Word

    a feeling of being separate from other people or from your emotions

  • fire out

    Phrase

    to shoot or burst out suddenly

  • stronghold

    Word

    a place that is strongly defended against attack

  • sire

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    a respectful way to address a king or other male ruler

  • defy

    Word

    to openly refuse to obey or accept something

  • reload

    Word

    to load something again, especially a gun, printer, or web page

  • hasty

    Word

    done too quickly and without enough thought

  • spar

    Word

    to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win

  • harden

    Word

    to become hard, or to make something hard

  • true that

    Phrase

    used to strongly agree with someone

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • mend

    Word

    to repair something, especially by hand

  • blockade

    Word

    the act of blocking a place so that people or goods cannot enter or leave

  • sighted

    Word

    able to see; not blind

  • presently

    Word

    soon; after a short time

  • outrageous

    Word

    shockingly bad, excessive, or offensive

  • persecution

    Word

    cruel treatment of people because of their race, religion, politics, or beliefs

  • dine

    Word

    to eat dinner, especially in a formal or restaurant setting

  • strive

    Word

    to make a great effort to achieve something

  • kick about

    Phrase

    to spend time in a place without doing much

  • clew up

    Phrase

    To finish or tidy something up

  • kneel

    Word

    to rest on one or both knees

  • bounty

    Word

    a reward, especially one offered for catching someone or finding something

  • riches

    Word

    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

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