pleasantry
a polite remark, often made in a light or friendly way
Episode vocabulary
Midsomer Murders S16E3: English vocabulary
Season 16, Episode 3CrimeDramaMystery
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terrine
a dish made from meat, fish, or vegetables that is cooked and served in a deep dish or mold
prattle
to talk for a long time in a silly or unimportant way
footstool
a low stool or cushion for resting your feet on while sitting
jabber
talk quickly and excitedly in a way that is hard to understand
grovel
to act in a very humble, desperate, or self-abasing way, especially to get forgiveness or favor
foxglove
a tall garden plant with spikes of bell-shaped pink, purple, or white flowers
lapdog
a small pet dog that is often kept on a person's lap
hanker
to want something very much, especially something you do not have
belladonna
a poisonous plant with purple flowers and black berries
soldiering
the act of serving in the army or as a soldier
paralyse
to make part or all of the body unable to move
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stomaching
the present participle of stomach
cutlet
a piece of meat, usually breaded or fried, served as a main dish
larder
a room or cupboard used for storing food
mangle
to badly damage something by tearing, crushing, or cutting it
daub
to spread or smear something thickly and carelessly on a surface
wrangle
to argue noisily and angrily
characteristically
in a way that is typical of someone or something
tuber
an enlarged underground stem or root that stores food, like a potato
omnivorous
eating both plants and animals
nightshade
a plant in the nightshade family, often with poisonous berries or leaves
swig
to drink something in large mouthfuls
wriggle
to twist or move with quick, small movements