Midsomer Murders S22E1: English vocabulary

to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

away from the right path or direction

a long hair that grows on the face of some animals

a horror film with a lot of violent killings

more able or skilled than someone or something else

impressive and dignified in appearance or style

running away suddenly and quickly

a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

a bloodsucking worm, or a person who takes advantage of others

make a feeling, doubt, or belief go away

to make a short, sharp sound, especially with a horn or whistle

to run or move with short, quick steps

a sharp claw on a bird of prey

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

a tendency to think or speak in a negative, pessimistic way

a person who repairs shoes for a living

a casino game in which people bet on where a small ball will stop on a spinning wheel

the outer layer of grain that is removed when flour is made

making a long, sharp s sound

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

a tree with clusters of small red berries, often called mountain ash

the area around a church, often used as a burial ground

to deliberately not give something that someone expects or has a right to receive

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

a small barrel, often used for beer or other drinks

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

traditional knowledge, stories, and beliefs about a subject or group

used to show strong surprise, anger, or annoyance

British slang for a pound sterling

relating to dogs or similar animals

an insulting remark about someone's mother

a strong fear or suspicion that other people are trying to harm you, often without a good reason

the use of magic, especially spells and evil magic

locked with a key

a woman who rents out a room, flat, or house to someone

the act of adding salt to food or water

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

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

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

the life or world believed to exist after death

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

a cocktail made with beer, tomato juice, and a raw egg

a company that owns shares in other companies and controls them

A sharp whistle made to show sexual interest in someone

a machine used for cutting grass

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

the act of moving something on wheels

past tense and past participle of shoot

very much; used to emphasize a strong feeling or state

the state of being open to harm, attack, or criticism

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

a ring of flowers, leaves, or other plants used as decoration or to honor someone who has died

to breathe noisily while sleeping

to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind

large, impressive, and often a little intimidating in appearance

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

the act of leaving someone or something behind

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

imagined rather than real

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to hit the ground or floor with your foot hard, often because you are angry or excited

to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way

the process of starting a computer

the idea that your actions affect what happens to you later

traditional stories, beliefs, and customs of a community

to tell someone private thoughts or feelings in confidence

to make a long, loud, sad cry

completely wet

used to say that something is not surprising

able to manage financially and avoid serious trouble

to be able to deal with a difficult situation

A rude way of telling someone to stop being silly or annoying

an insulting way to say that someone is useless or worthless