Midsomer Murders S20E3: English vocabulary

to reveal who someone really is, or what something really means

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a person or thing that changes something

to impress someone very strongly, especially with beauty, skill, or style

to secretly listen to other people's private conversation

to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act

a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

to move quickly down through the air

to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

to make someone feel extreme fear

a small knot or loop in thread, cord, or rope

making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

deliberately avoid someone or something

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

used to say something is surprising or worth noticing

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air

to run or move with short, quick steps

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

the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements

a large tent used for a party, wedding, or other event

to deliberately not give something that someone expects or has a right to receive

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to move in a circular or spiraling motion

to give someone back their job, rank, or previous position

a small bird with dark, shiny feathers that often flies in large groups

a low dam built across a river to raise the water level or control the flow

a long-handled gardening tool with a flat metal blade, used for cutting weeds and loosening soil

the hard foot of an animal such as a horse, deer, or cow

a person who carves wood, stone, or another material

a doctor who examines body tissue and samples to find the cause of disease or death

extremely small; too small to see without a microscope

to hold and use a weapon, tool, or other object skillfully

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

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

to give something a new name

quick, lively, and energetic

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

a person's usual way of reacting and behaving

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

British slang for a pound sterling

a unit for measuring electric voltage

the work of making or altering clothes so they fit well

the point where you can no longer cope or find a solution

used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or are completely serious

to make someone very interested or curious

moving or walking with quick, light steps

without revealing your identity

the act of adding salt to food or water

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

the act of sealing a hole or gap

the life or world believed to exist after death

to continue to exist or be remembered

(of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

very busy and full of activity, often in a rushed or confusing way

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

a small printed sheet of paper, often folded, that gives information or advertises something

to honor an event or place by being present

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

to perform very well; to do something impressively

to make a situation more risky, serious, or exciting

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

large, impressive, and often a little intimidating in appearance

to swear using something as a witness or guarantee, especially to show that you are telling the truth

a person who lives in a village

the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

a small cloth used for wiping your nose or face

at a very short distance; with little space between things

the liquid in your mouth that helps you chew and swallow food

to speak to someone in a way that ignores their replies or feelings

a visit by a doctor to a patient at home

a large amount of money, especially one that costs a lot

wanted by many people and not easy to get