whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
Midsomer Murders S16E1: English vocabulary
Season 16, Episode 1CrimeDramaMystery
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harebrained
foolish and not sensible
irrationality
the quality of not being logical or reasonable
fractious
irritable and hard to deal with
nib
the pointed metal tip of a pen that puts ink on paper
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
yule
Christmas or the Christmas season
alliteration
the use of the same starting sound in nearby words
whisking
to beat or stir food quickly with a whisk
jangle
to make a harsh ringing or clattering sound
masseur
a man who gives professional massages
barmaid
a woman who serves drinks in a bar or pub
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bespoke
made to order for a particular customer; custom-made
tinkle
to make a light, clear ringing sound
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
peddle
to try to sell things by going from place to place
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
devastate
to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
jingling
making a light, clear ringing sound
clang
to make a loud, sharp metallic sound