Midsomer Murders S2E3: English vocabulary

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

easy to manage, control, or deal with

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

to formally ask an authority or organization for something

to cut stone out of the ground in a quarry

sincere regret for something wrong you have done

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

something extra that is not needed

a bill that shows what goods or services were provided and how much is owed

a very small amount; not even a little

to swallow food or drink quickly, often in a noisy way

the act of lending something to someone

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

a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

to sit quietly and focus your mind, often for relaxation or spiritual reasons

the title used for the emperor of Germany and Austria in the past

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

a large tomb, especially one built for an important person

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

a person who thinks they are better than other people because of their social class, money, or taste

an angry or dismissive way of telling someone to go away or stop bothering you

floating on water and not sinking

locked with a key

an insulting remark about someone, especially one that attacks their race, religion, or identity

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

an exclamation used to show strong surprise, shock, or frustration

fair and proper according to the accepted rules or standards

to make something sharp or sharper

a container used for the ashes of a cremated person

to pass a moving vehicle, person, or thing that is going in the same direction

home; to or at home

to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

the life or world believed to exist after death

always telling the truth; honest

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

a pig, especially one raised for meat

very strange, ugly, or distorted in a way that can be shocking or funny

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

to look at something with attention or wonder

in a very skillful or impressive way

to fail badly or become much worse

to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

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

to feed someone or an animal so they become healthier and gain weight

moving quickly with light, springy steps

used to say that something seems true or reasonable at first, but may not be when you look more closely

to be blamed or punished for something, especially for someone else's wrongdoing

a path for people to walk on, especially in the countryside

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind

a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

imagined rather than real

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

in a weak or feeble way

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

relating to language or the study of language

a machine with keys that prints letters and numbers on paper

used to say that something is not surprising

lost, wasted, or ruined beyond recovery

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to become stronger or more noticeable gradually, especially feelings

far away; at a great distance

to walk or travel around without a fixed direction or purpose

suddenly and without warning

used to show strong surprise, annoyance, or disbelief in a question

a person who has committed a sin

a lawyer in England and Wales who gives legal advice and prepares cases

a group of wild boars

making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

to make an idea or message clear and understood

to repair something, especially by hand

a small house, usually with only one floor