quaintly
in a charmingly old-fashioned or unusual way
Episode vocabulary
Midsomer Murders S14E1: English vocabulary
Season 14, Episode 1CrimeDramaMystery
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unacquainted
not familiar with someone or something
emasculate
to make someone or something weaker or less effective
dross
worthless waste or rubbish
impertinence
rude behavior or speech that shows a lack of respect
shagged
very tired; exhausted
circuitous
longer or less direct than the shortest route
minder
a person who looks after someone, especially a child or a celebrity
snotty
rude and unpleasant, especially in a smug or superior way
impale
to pierce or pin something with a sharp object
forecaster
a person who predicts future events or trends
presto
used to say that something has happened quickly or as if by magic
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bung
a stopper for a barrel or bottle
taoism
a Chinese religion and philosophy that teaches living in harmony with nature and the Tao
chock
a block or wedge placed under a wheel to keep a vehicle from moving
ergo
therefore; as a result
forthwith
immediately; at once
washout
a complete failure or disappointment
snide
rude or mocking in an indirect way
conjoin
to join or combine things together
shafting
unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
frock
a woman's or girl's dress, especially one that is old-fashioned or simple
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished