Midsomer Murders S17E2: English vocabulary

a person who moves around quietly, especially to steal or break into places

an old word for sulfur

the act of pretending or making something seem true when it is not

to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

a small door in a floor, ceiling, or wall that opens to a hidden space

hidden or not openly stated, especially about a motive or purpose

to make a light, clear ringing sound

willing and quick to help other people

a tube used to move liquid from one container to another by suction

a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

beliefs or religious practices that are not part of the main world religions, especially pre-Christian or nature-based ones

to take back something, especially a car or house, because someone has not made the required payments

things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

a rapid, quavering sound, especially in singing or music

showing a desire to get back at someone for a wrong or insult

a warning or condition that limits or changes something

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

a person who regularly posts angry or negative comments online

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

the handle of a sword or similar weapon

covered or hidden so that you cannot see it clearly

the use of magic, especially evil magic

causing horror or disgust because it is very shocking or gruesome

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

a religious ritual to drive out an evil spirit

the state of being sent to hell or punished forever after death

something that is extremely disgusting or hateful

to take small bites of something

the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

either of the two times each year when the sun is farthest north or south, causing the longest or shortest day

the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air

relating to the skull

a person who chooses and organizes items, content, or information for presentation

too willing to believe what other people say; easily fooled

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

a device on a gun that makes the shot quieter

to make a mistake or be wrong

a stone marker placed on a grave to remember the person buried there

to make a short, sharp sound, especially with a horn or whistle

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

able to persuade people to do or believe something

to interfere in someone else's affairs when you are not wanted or needed

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a sharp piece of broken glass, pottery, or rock

very disgusting or unpleasant

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to pay attention to and follow advice, a warning, or a request

a person who sells flowers and makes flower arrangements

mocking or insulting words or behavior

to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

a woman who is a priest in some religions or in a religious cult

firm and determined; not willing to change your mind

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

a male member of the clergy, such as a priest or minister

to surprise someone very much

the distance around a circle

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a very large crowd or group of people

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, especially a sport, hobby, or cause

seeming reasonable or likely to be true

to speak angrily and at length

a close friend or companion

to have or show a bad opinion of something

to mention or use something as support for an argument or action

a formal room in a house where guests are received

having had a religious conversion or spiritual awakening

to a very great degree; extremely

a person who says they believe or support something but acts differently

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

the act of getting into something or going through it

a woman who rents out a room, flat, or house to someone

a man or boy