Midsomer Murders S22E5: English vocabulary

able to notice small differences and make good judgments

to be suitable or appropriate for something

showing a willingness to take bold risks

a person who uses chances to get what they want, often without caring about rules or principles

a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

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

to make a problem, bad situation, or feeling worse

a very small blood vessel that carries blood between arteries and veins

to cook food, especially an egg, in hot water without the shell

likely to change suddenly and not be reliable

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

the bending or curving of something under pressure

the condition of not getting enough oxygen, which can cause unconsciousness or death

a person in a hotel or large building who helps guests with requests and arrangements

to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

a small wild plant with bright yellow flowers

the state or quality of being red

often forgetting things or not paying enough attention to remember them

friendly and peaceful, especially after a disagreement

a lie or false statement

trapped or unable to leave a place or situation

the pointed metal tip of an arrow

more able or skilled than someone or something else

very unpleasant, ugly, or frightening

a party where people wear masks and costumes

a strong, heat-resistant mineral once used in building materials, now known to be dangerous when breathed in

a confident, often slightly arrogant way of walking or behaving

different from what is normal or accepted

showing no sympathy or concern for other people

not able to sleep

used to express joy, approval, or encouragement

to make someone feel extreme fear

a piece of music played or sung for someone, often in a romantic setting

to make something happen sooner or more quickly

the fact of being a father

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

a small bird with a plump body, often hunted for food

the mechanism inside a clock

warm, friendly, and enthusiastic

a long-running bitter feud or revenge between people or families

the police force in a particular area

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

an informal word for a man

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

to read or look through something quickly, without paying close attention

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to stop someone from breathing by covering their nose and mouth

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

a trap, often a loop of wire or cord, used to catch animals

a person or group that receives money, property, or other benefits

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

a person or thing that chases something

to keep several things going at the same time by managing them carefully

to make someone very angry or annoyed

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

to officially tell someone to take a medicine or treatment

the ropes, wires, and chains that support a ship's masts and sails

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria

a tall tree that grows quickly and is often planted for wood or as a windbreak

to block a place or path, or make movement difficult

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

a drug that makes someone calm or sleepy

giving someone or something close attention

difficult to find, catch, understand, or remember

to steal things from a place, especially during war or a riot

a small wave or series of small waves on the surface of water

British slang for a pound sterling

a difference between two things that should match

to have or show a bad opinion of something

a large bird with a long tail, often hunted for sport or food

brave and admired for doing what is right

locked with a key

covered with leaves or having many leaves

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck