The Vampire Diaries S8E9: English vocabulary

something valuable that has been passed down in a family for many years

a machine used for pulling or lifting heavy things with a cable or chain

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

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

a small glass container for holding a liquid, especially medicine

to carry or drag something heavy with effort

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

making a long, sharp s sound

a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

famous and admired for great achievements

a way of getting around a rule or law because of a gap or weakness in it

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a small beetle that gives off light from its body

to become less steady, confident, or effective

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

so good that it deserves praise and imitation

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

to shine or move with quick, irregular changes

to swallow food or drink quickly, often in a noisy way

a person who sees an event or situation but does not get involved

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

showing an unhealthy interest in unpleasant or disturbing things, especially death or injury

to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

strange in a way that makes you feel nervous or frightened

locked with a key

trying to control or influence people in a dishonest way for your own benefit

a man who has been deeply hurt or emotionally damaged by a bad experience

to enter a rehabilitation program for addiction

a very strong, unpleasant smell

moving or walking with quick, light steps

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

home; to or at home

an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

A strong sexual desire for someone

a person whose job is to turn animal skins into leather

to talk in a casual, lively way

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

the act of leaving a place

to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight

to start doing a bad habit again after trying to stop, especially drinking alcohol

to leave quickly because a situation feels dangerous, unpleasant, or risky

the liquid that flows through a plant and carries food and other substances

so absorbed in something that you do not notice other things

happening in the mind without you being aware of it

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

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

to cause someone to suffer something unpleasant or painful

strong, direct, and effective

the state of living forever or never dying

a short period of doing a lot of one activity, often in an uncontrolled way

to make small changes to something in an informal, experimental way

connected with spiritual experiences or mysterious religious feelings

a situation that is extremely unpleasant and very hard to endure

a past period when someone or something was at its most successful or popular

to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

used to say that a situation is no longer predictable and anything may happen

as expected, because that is typical of someone or something

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a simple device for fastening a door or gate

wet, sticky dirt or mud

dead and buried underground

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

a metal part that joins two things and lets one swing open or shut

willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you

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

used to say you have won or beaten someone

a person who presents the news on television or radio

a period in middle age when someone feels unhappy and wants to make big changes in life

a person who is not involved in a situation but is hurt by it

the final small detail that makes something complete or better

to increase or move by very small amounts

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground