Midsomer Murders S1E3: English vocabulary

a heavy base that supports a statue, vase, or other object

an official permission that lets someone do something that is usually not allowed

to feel or show smug pleasure about your own success or someone else's failure

a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

severe, strict, and plain in manner or appearance

caught on something and torn or damaged

showing a desire to hurt, upset, or annoy someone because of anger or resentment

lacking intelligence or good judgment; very foolish

a plant with thick red or green stalks that are cooked and eaten

a contagious viral illness that causes swelling in the face and neck

the state of being ordinary and not very good or impressive

showing mental decline that can happen in old age

the work of covering a wall or other surface with plaster

to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

destined to happen; controlled by fate

to make a mocking or contemptuous expression or sound

give someone or something the food or care needed for growth and health

relating to Satan or to satanism

an expression of sympathy, especially when someone has died

used to describe something that is well known or typical, often in a fixed phrase

too proud and serious in a way that annoys other people

to defeat someone or something completely

an annoying or unpleasant person

an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications

a small lock with a U-shaped metal bar, used for doors, gates, bikes, and boxes

more able or skilled than someone or something else

very unpleasant, ugly, or frightening

pain or discomfort in your stomach after eating

clear and easy to understand; expressed in a clear way

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

a cocker spaniel

relating to Vienna or its people

a heavy metal bar used for forcing things open or moving heavy objects

a piece of jewelry that you pin to clothing

soft fat from a pig, used in cooking

great beauty, size, or importance that is impressive

to ask for money, help, or information in a formal way

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

a person who repairs shoes for a living

very unpleasant, ugly, or disgusting

a person named in a will to carry out its instructions after someone dies

to hold someone or something close in your arms in a loving way

to formally ask an authority or organization for something

to do something too much or too intensely

a very small amount of something

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a woman who has the rank of baron, or the wife or widow of a baron

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

thick and rounded, with large pieces or parts

to shine or move with quick, irregular changes

to appear as a large, often threatening shape, especially in the distance

a very skilled and respected musician, especially a conductor

fuss, unnecessary activity, or trouble

something that you are especially good at

showing an unhealthy interest in unpleasant or disturbing things, especially death or injury

in a way that relates to the spirit or soul

slightly rude or disrespectful in a playful, likeable way

a string of beads used for praying the rosary

gloomy, dull, and unpleasant

an insulting slang term for a very fat person

a large tomb, especially one built for an important person

used to show strong surprise, anger, or annoyance

to change direction suddenly

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

moving with quick, light jumps

locked with a key

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a sweet spread made from citrus fruit, especially oranges

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

a man or boy

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

very unpleasant or disgusting

at the same time that something else is happening