Midsomer Murders S15E1: English vocabulary

one of the two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out of the heart

a bridge that can be raised or lowered to let people or vehicles pass

a part of a building or other structure that sticks out over something below

to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

a person who supports a king or queen and the monarchy

a soft cloth, usually made of wool or cotton, used for clothes or bedding

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

to force something out of the place where it is stuck or fixed

to stir cream or milk until it becomes butter

a carved stone figure on a building, often shaped like a monster or animal and used as a water spout

a woman employed to do housework in a private home

a small piece or short part of something

a small building on the same property as a main building, used for storage or work

a shelf or piece of furniture for keeping books on

to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

very unpleasant, ugly, or frightening

shaped like an ellipse

belief that something is true or real

a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

having a saddle on it

showing no sympathy or concern for other people

a friendly dog breed with a short, thick coat

to make someone feel extreme fear

moving very fast in a gallop

a thin layer or small amount of soft, light fibers or fluff

to run or move with short, quick steps

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

a short rest or break

having no head

to clean something by rubbing it hard

very bad and deserving strong disapproval

small bits or pieces left after something has been scraped away

a man who rides a horse, especially as a skilled rider or soldier

an informal word for a man

a short, loud piece of music played on brass instruments, often to announce someone or something important

to attract or tempt someone by making something seem appealing

a large open area inside a building, often with a glass roof

a special uniform worn by servants, officials, or workers

looking pale, strange, or unreal, like a ghost

animal waste used as fertilizer

a small piece of food, especially something sweet

a close friend or companion

weak and lacking energy or strength

done because of a strong, hard-to-control urge

to involve something as a necessary part or result

to throw something with a quick, forceful motion

locked with a key

a military command to hold a rifle upright in front of the body as a salute

a man or boy

hard, cold, and unfriendly in appearance or manner

the act of adding salt to food or water

showing too little concern or care; casual in a way that can seem rude

to arrest someone, especially a suspect

a funny play, film, or situation that is full of silly or unlikely events

using statistics or based on statistical data

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

deserved or legally owned; having a valid claim to something

a bet on the result of something

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

to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

to not do what a person, rule, or order says

becoming weaker or less active

to be attracted to someone

to pretend to be someone or something you are not

make someone annoyed, impatient, or angry

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

a deep, wide ditch around a castle, fort, or town, often filled with water for protection

the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

a soldier who is paid to fight for a foreign army

the act of moving something on wheels

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

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them