House of the Dragon S3E3: English vocabulary

an old word for a tournament or competition

to strongly urge someone to do something

a building where grain is stored

a person who is especially good at understanding or calming animals

a background program that runs without direct user control

to walk with difficulty because you are hurt or weak

to put oil or holy oil on someone or something as part of a religious ceremony

to make something legal or officially acceptable

a person who raids or plunders, especially in a war or attack

the act of hunting or trapping rats

to use up or greatly reduce the amount of something

to make someone feel less proud or less important

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

to split or cut something apart, especially along a natural line or grain

to be suitable or appropriate for something

a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

covered or soaked with water

kindness shown by someone in authority to a person who has been punished or could be punished

showing disrespect for sacred things or religious beliefs

to gradually become less strong, bright, or active

showing strong determination and persistence

a person who makes a formal request, especially in court or to a government

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

freedom from punishment for doing something wrong or illegal

a risky move or opening remark made to gain an advantage

the careful and responsible management of something

to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ

a feeling or expression of disapproval or disappointment

the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

to scratch or feel around for something with your fingers

something that is not important or valuable

toward home

a low wall at the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony

to defeat someone or something completely

having the outer husk or shell removed

to take control of a vehicle, building, or other thing, often by force

to damage the good name or purity of something

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to officially take and use something, especially property or supplies, for a particular purpose

(of land) left unsown for a period so the soil can recover

good at judging people and situations accurately; clever and practical

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

to exist in large numbers or amounts

from this time on; from now on

the act of betraying someone’s trust or loyalty

to enjoy something very much

to delay something until a later time

to waste money, time, or an opportunity in a careless way

to pull back suddenly, often because you are frightened or shocked

a person who makes a legal claim, especially in court or for benefits

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

a building or room used for storing things

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

great sadness or suffering

the next day

showing kindness and forgiveness

a widow who keeps the title or rank of her dead husband

used to show sadness, regret, or disappointment

a feeling that you do not trust someone or something

to collect and keep a large amount of something

a room where things are kept for later use

to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

to know or guess that something will happen before it happens

to a very great degree; extremely

to formally give up a right, claim, belief, or position

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

the woolly coat of a sheep or goat

the act of insisting on something, or the fact that someone keeps insisting

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

serious danger, especially danger of death or injury

full of conflict, confusion, or sudden change; not calm

a person or thing that kills a particular kind of creature

in a way that is deserved or justified

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place