Midsomer Murders S12E5: English vocabulary

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a room where things are kept for later use

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

married

very bad and causing strong disapproval

relating to a noun or pronoun form that shows possession or belonging

looking weak, unhealthy, or slightly ill

a spear with three points

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

connected with adoption; having been adopted

people who are unusually short because of dwarfism

at the same time that something else is happening

shameless boldness

to stop resisting something and give in to it

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

clear and strong, and hard to ignore

a person whose job is to turn animal skins into leather

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

the life or world believed to exist after death

to make it possible for something to happen

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

grass and the thin layer of soil it grows in

to complain to someone about your problems for a long time

the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

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 perform very well; to do something impressively

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to start having bad or risky ideas or temptations

a remark that shows you were right after someone else was wrong

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to say that someone or something is bad, wrong, or not good enough

a type of evergreen tree with short needles and a pointed shape

imagined rather than real

an organ that stores urine before it leaves the body

an exclamation used to show laughter, surprise, or mockery

connected with spiritual experiences or mysterious religious feelings

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a happy ending in a story, especially one that seems to last forever

for now; until something changes

silly or foolish, often in a playful way

to get married

a group of wild boars

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

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

as usual; as always

to end a romantic relationship with someone

to become too big or too old for something, especially clothes or a habit

to connect someone by telephone to another person or place

an organ in the body that is needed to stay alive

the act of turning your body or face away from someone or something

the area just outside a door, especially the step or small space in front of a house

comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset

not allowed by law

to hit something hard while moving

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to appear or happen, especially by chance

busy and not available

to let hair grow longer

to keep going and finish something difficult

to move away from a place without meaning to

to make a place, event, or situation more lively and interesting

a place where beer is made

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

deserving praise, help, or respect

to care about something so much that it gives you energy or purpose

having many bends or turns

to go into or through something, often with force or difficulty

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

the act of building a bridge