Midsomer Murders S22E3: English vocabulary

showing initiative and good ideas, especially in business or work

the vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart

things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

a highly poisonous plant with small white flowers and a bad smell

the process of turning silver in color

to get money or property from someone by lying or cheating

something that separates two things or spaces

the act of making someone pay a fine

to keep bothering someone again and again, especially by following or questioning them

the front edge of a step or stair

to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving

uneven, with some parts better, thicker, or more complete than others

the act of changing direction away from a straight path, or the amount of that change

to come out in a sudden, forceful stream

to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

to happen afterward, especially as a result of something else

to reveal who someone really is, or what something really means

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to breathe air out of your lungs

showing disrespect or contempt

so strong or clear that it settles a question or ends doubt

a rude word for the buttocks

to raise your shoulders to show that you do not know, do not care, or cannot answer

a small cup with a handle, used for tea or other hot drinks

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

a very poisonous chemical compound used in some industrial processes

quiet, soft, or less strong than usual

a pile of hay

a person or company that provides food and drink for an event

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

a small fault or flaw

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

the daughter of your husband or wife from an earlier relationship

to bark in a sharp, high-pitched way

a small spoon used for tea, coffee, or measuring small amounts

a room where things are kept for later use

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

something that is similar to another thing and can be compared with it

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

relating to the forces of nature or to basic natural elements

to make a stupid or careless mistake

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

a poisonous chemical element

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a wild animal like a small dog, found in Africa and Asia

the study of correct reasoning

used to say you have suddenly found the answer or solution to something

having spikes or sharp points

in a way that is barely noticeable or easy to hear, see, or feel

to separate threads or fibers, or come apart into threads

the mind or soul of a person

a silver fish that is often eaten and can be salted or pickled

sudden and often unexpected, especially in a way that feels unfriendly or unpleasant

a large, flat dish used for serving food

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

used to say that something has some good or interesting parts, even if it is not very good overall

a man or boy

to make someone very interested or curious

large, heavy, or strong, often in a way that is impressive

the act of adding salt to food or water

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

to explain something in more detail

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

fastened with laces

to fall forward and land face first

an attempt by one company to buy another company without its approval

grass and the thin layer of soil it grows in

suitable or appropriate for a particular situation

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

relating to Protestant Christians who stress the Bible, personal conversion, and salvation through faith

the act of being dismissed from a job

a trick or plan used to deceive someone

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them