preoccupy
to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
Episode vocabulary
Midsomer Murders S5E2: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 2CrimeDramaMystery
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waster
a person who wastes time, money, or other resources
unsociable
not liking to spend time with other people
sanctimonious
showing off a false sense of moral superiority
misapprehension
a mistaken idea or understanding of something
asphyxia
a dangerous condition in which the body does not get enough oxygen
muffle
to make a sound quieter or less clear
suckle
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
wrangle
to argue noisily and angrily
paraffin
a waxy substance used in candles, polishes, and sealing materials
wince
to make a quick, small movement because of pain, fear, or embarrassment
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snarl
a low, angry sound made by an animal
frailty
the state of being weak, delicate, or easily broken
snarling
making a low, angry sound with the teeth showing
latching
the act of fastening something with a latch
heifer
a young female cow that has not had a calf yet
carnal
relating to physical desire or sex
vestry
a room in a church where clergy change clothes and keep church items
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
sulk
to sit or stay somewhere in a bad mood because you are annoyed or disappointed
incriminate
to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
hounding
to keep bothering someone again and again, especially by following or questioning them