The Boys S1E3: English vocabulary

to make a sharp clicking sound

to move slightly back and forth, especially because of wind or uncertainty

to make a light, sharp ringing sound

to make a feeling, interest, or relationship become strong again

to make a loud, sharp metallic sound

the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

to drink something in small amounts

something or someone that is extremely large, important, or powerful

having claws or claw-like parts

making a dull, heavy sound

to breathe air out of your lungs

to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

a person who saves money or resources

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

a person, especially a young person, who breaks the law or behaves badly

to express something in a particular way

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

the light that comes from stars

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

a small glass container for holding a liquid, especially medicine

a government official, especially one who is seen as slow or too focused on rules and paperwork

making a long, sharp s sound

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

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

to stop someone from breathing by covering their nose and mouth

letting light through but not clear details; partly transparent

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

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

having two opposite parts, sides, or poles

a sudden wish to do something, often without planning it

the round part of the eye

relating to the blood vessels that supply the heart

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

to pull something back or back in

the amount that a spoon can hold

locked with a key

to write a letter or word with a capital letter

very rich; having a lot of money

to pull something off or out from where it grows or is attached

small or tiny

a young man who is very fashionable and widely talked about

to continue to exist or be remembered

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

a small bird in the tit family

becoming weaker or less active

to show strong contempt for someone or something

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

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

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

a burglar who is very quiet and sneaky

past tense and past participle of shoot

a short, sharp ringing sound

to fall suddenly, often in a messy or uncontrolled way

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

to trace over a sketch or outline with a darker, more permanent line

in a very bad or ruined state

used to say you do not care anymore and are giving up on something

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

used at the end of a sentence to check that someone is following or agrees

a friendly way to refer to someone, especially in Australia or New Zealand

a child or young person with an unusually high level of skill or talent

easy to see or notice

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to give someone the power or confidence to do something

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

a visit by a doctor to a patient at home

to stop arguing and become friendly again

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to smile broadly, often because you are pleased or amused