preoccupy
to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
Episode vocabulary
Midsomer Murders S16E5: English vocabulary
Season 16, Episode 5CrimeDramaMystery
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buffeting
to hit or shake something repeatedly with strong force, especially by wind or waves
twinge
a sudden, sharp pain or feeling
obit
a short newspaper notice about a person's death, often with a brief life story
testy
easily annoyed or impatient
squeamish
easily made to feel sick or disgusted, especially by blood or unpleasant sights
bearskin
the skin of a bear with the fur still on it
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
irrepressible
too strong or lively to be controlled or stopped
strychnine
a very poisonous substance once used as a poison
unseemly
not polite or proper in a way that may offend people
catharsis
the release of strong emotions, often giving a feeling of relief
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adulation
excessive admiration or praise, often for a famous person
fizz
a soft hissing or bubbling sound
foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
millstone
a heavy stone used for grinding grain in a mill
conclusively
in a way that clearly proves or settles something
infernal
related to hell; evil or devilish
mediocrity
the state of being ordinary and not very good or impressive
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
asphyxiation
the condition of not getting enough oxygen, which can cause unconsciousness or death
muddle
to make something confused or untidy