Vikings S4E8: English vocabulary

in a nervous way

a gentle, loving touch or stroke

the quality of not being loyal or faithful

to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

a tool or piece of equipment used for a particular household task, especially in the kitchen

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust

to breathe air out of your lungs

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

the act of betraying someone’s trust or loyalty

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

to lift or move something heavy with a lot of effort

winning or succeeding after a struggle

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

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

to give someone back their job, rank, or previous position

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

to make people or a place more civilized and polite

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

very ugly, frightening, or shocking

to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

relating to the people, language, or culture of ancient Scandinavia

great courage and bravery in danger or difficult situations

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

the crime of betraying your country by trying to overthrow its government or help its enemies

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

at the same time that something else is happening

used after an adjective to mean 'very' or 'as much as possible

traditional Chinese medicine and related healing practices

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

the life or world believed to exist after death

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

to honor an event or place by being present

concerned with everyday life, money, and practical matters rather than religion or spiritual things

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to praise someone or something, especially publicly

to give someone the responsibility for something or for taking care of something

arguing or fighting angrily

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

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

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

a respectful way to address a king or other male ruler

not important or not worth much attention

crying or showing tears

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

not yet born

used to say you have won or beaten someone

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

to make something smaller, weaker, or less important

causing worry, sadness, or pain

used to refer to a person in a general way, especially in formal or written English

a statement that says what will happen in the future, especially one believed to come from God or a holy person

A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

a person who saves someone from danger or serious trouble

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

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

to do better than someone or something else

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

to trick someone by making them believe something false

having many bends or turns

in the direction opposite to the flow of a river or stream

to think that something is less important, serious, or valuable than it really is

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

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 do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

a title used when speaking to or about a member of a royal family