whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
Midsomer Murders S9E2: English vocabulary
Season 9, Episode 2CrimeDramaMystery
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slapper
a woman who has sex with many people, used as an insult
nightdress
a loose garment worn by a woman or girl in bed
depressant
a drug or substance that slows down activity in the brain or nervous system
scruff
the back of the neck
muffle
to make a sound quieter or less clear
hallucinate
to see or hear things that are not really there
bumble
to move or act in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way
bough
a large main branch of a tree
festivity
a lively celebration or festive event
mantelpiece
the shelf or ledge above a fireplace
tableau
a striking scene made by people or objects arranged in a particular way
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ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
cremate
to burn a dead body to ashes, usually as part of a funeral process
blackmailer
a person who demands money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging or embarrassing information
impropriety
behavior, language, or an action that is not proper or acceptable
rambler
a person who likes going on long walks for pleasure or exercise
idyllic
very peaceful, beautiful, and pleasant
drumbeat
the repeated sound of a drum
banshee
in Irish legend, a female spirit whose cry is said to warn that someone will die soon
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
undergrowth
small bushes, plants, and tangled growth in a forest or other wild area
luscious
having a rich, sweet taste or smell
substantiate
to provide evidence that something is true