Midsomer Murders S13E5: English vocabulary

showing disrespect or contempt

a small decorative case worn on a chain around the neck, often holding a photo or keepsake

a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

a tool with a mesh bottom used for separating fine material from larger pieces

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

the act of combing hair

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

something that makes it hard to do something or slows you down

something you see, hear, or feel that seems real but is not caused by anything outside your mind

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

a small fault or flaw

very unpleasant, ugly, or disgusting

in a way that uses reason and logic

a work of art, music, or writing, especially one that is important or impressive

no longer valid because it has expired or was not renewed

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a small mistake or failure in concentration, memory, or judgment

a low dam built across a river to raise the water level or control the flow

a piece of classical music for one instrument, or one main instrument with piano accompaniment

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

done without planning or rehearsal

a person who plays the organ

to become worse in quality, health, or morals

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

to admit that something is true, valid, or right, especially after resisting it

a friendly way to say that something has been done well

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

connected with adoption; having been adopted

locked with a key

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

the act of gathering a crop from the fields

to touch or press something lightly, often with a cloth or your fingers

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to hit or push with the head or horns

walk with long, confident steps

an introduction to something more important

home; to or at home

used to challenge someone to try something, especially a fight or argument

A strong sexual desire for someone

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

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

dead, in a respectful way

strange and a little unsettling, especially in a way that seems almost supernatural

not certain or not completely sure

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

to help someone or something develop and grow

moving quickly with light, springy steps

used to introduce something you have just remembered or realized

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

a priest in charge of a church parish

used to say that something is true in no way or not at all

imagined rather than real

to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

to shock or surprise someone very much

to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored

to hint at or reveal something indirectly, often a secret or embarrassing fact

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

to persuade or influence someone to do something

the liquid in your mouth that helps you chew and swallow food

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

an exclamation used to show surprise or shock

in a way that needs immediate action or attention

passed from parents to children through genes

a long, thin fish that looks like a snake

to do something that will be remembered for a long time

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

for now; until something changes

a close sharing of thoughts, feelings, or spiritual life

to think you are seeing something that is not really there

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

the police

in the direction that a river or stream flows

to become less serious, tense, or upset

a group of wild boars