Bridgerton S1E2: English vocabulary

to faint, especially from strong emotion or excitement

the state of being engaged to marry

to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound

a show of confidence or boldness meant to impress other people

very cold

not quite right or normal

the state of being immature or not fully developed

a small mistake or wrong move, especially one that causes a problem

very unpleasant, disgusting, or morally offensive

to criticize someone strongly, especially for doing something wrong

causing disapproval because it is offensive, unpleasant, or not acceptable

an insulting word for a very stupid person

to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult

able to notice small differences and make good judgments

a very steep cliff or rock face

bright in a harsh, unnatural way

to say something again, often in a clearer or different way

a waterproof rubber boot, usually reaching up to the knee

very attractive and able to hold your attention

a plant with fragrant flowers that grow in a tight cluster

to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech

a person's face or expression

in a direct, firm, or exact way

to feel very hungry

kind, protective, or wise in a way that reminds you of a father

a young woman who is formally introduced to society at a special event

an effect or consequence, especially one that happens later and is not wanted

not safe or steady and likely to fail, fall, or change suddenly

to beg someone strongly and sincerely to do something

to value something very highly

to cause a lot of damage or harm

powdered tobacco that is sniffed through the nose

morally bad, unpleasant, or shameful

to want something very much, especially something that belongs to someone else

to damage the good name or purity of something

the loss of honor or respect

boring because it is always the same

a place, town, or area that is quiet, remote, and not very important

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the back part of a gun where the cartridge is loaded

very attracted to someone, often in a romantic way

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

careful judgment about what is sensible and safe

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

something that hides the truth or makes a situation seem better than it is

the quality of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable

shocking or offensive because it breaks accepted moral standards

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

to make someone feel extreme fear

to waste money, time, or an opportunity in a careless way

very dangerous or risky

information that you heard from other people, not from direct knowledge or proof

to shake slightly and quickly, often because of fear, cold, or excitement

a person who is trying to win someone's love or marry them

feeling or showing gratitude

to compete directly against someone, especially in a performance or contest

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

a British noble rank below an earl and above a baron

help or support you can turn to when a situation is difficult

not deserving respect, approval, or love

famous and admired for great achievements

a long bench with a back, used in a church for people to sit on

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

a person who sells flowers and makes flower arrangements

the folded and sewn edge of a piece of clothing or cloth

paper, pens, envelopes, and other things used for writing or office work

the act of using a rake to gather leaves or other loose material

a very skilled and respected musician, especially a conductor

a public walkway, especially one by the sea or along a river

farthest away in space or time

to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

very bad, unpleasant, or shocking

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

a smooth, shiny fabric with a soft surface

brave and admired for doing what is right

a formal room in a house where guests are received