Midsomer Murders S6E3: English vocabulary

to compete with someone for something

goods or products, especially ones sold in a shop or made by a particular business

the sound a sheep, goat, or calf makes

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

a type of strong, pale wine from Spain

a short, sharp ringing sound

a circular ring or band

a measure of length, equal to about 33 inches (84 centimeters).

you; used as the object of a verb or preposition in older or religious English

to fall behind in movement, progress, or development

written in a slanted style of type

used to say what role, job, or function someone or something has

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones

to talk or write about your feelings or problems in order to feel better

a police officer, especially one of the lower ranks in some countries

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

the way things are arranged so that they are in the right position or line

very good; of very high quality

an action, especially one that is brave, kind, or morally good

a small carpet that covers part of a floor

the process of food turning brown as it cooks

a woman who has a title of honor, especially one given for public service

very small; tiny

a female given name

a tall grass-like plant that grows in wet places

used to show surprise, or that you have just understood something

a short plan or summary that shows the main points of something

a reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel when it gets wet and starts to decay

a narrow opening or groove for putting something into

a person whose job is to drive a cart or wagon

an alcoholic drink made by mixing spirits with other ingredients

to decay and break down naturally

the breeding of animals

having fair or pale yellow hair

a cover that fits on top of a container

to produce young animals or plants, or to make them reproduce

used with another negative word to make a sentence negative

a person who does an activity for pleasure, not as a job

fashionable, expensive, and associated with rich people

a female deer

not straight; curved or twisted out of shape

to make a sudden, sharp cracking sound

to make a deep, loud sound

a failure to pay money that is owed

a chest of drawers or a desk with drawers

the business of providing financial services, such as taking deposits, lending money, and making payments

the way something is arranged or presented

a person who operates a mill, especially a grain mill

the back part of the foot below the ankle

a small area of still water, usually smaller than a lake

a piece of equipment with steps or bars that you climb to reach a higher place

a person who works with metal, especially by shaping it with heat and tools

a laboratory

a narrow road, especially one in the countryside or between buildings

very large in size, amount, or degree

the written text of a play, film, or TV show

the ability to understand and enjoy what is funny

the ability to learn, understand, and think clearly

showing courage, confidence, or a willingness to take risks

a vehicle that takes sick or injured people to hospital, especially in an emergency

one of the five small parts at the end of your foot

very noticeable or strong

a very strong metal made from iron and carbon

a small group of people who work together on a task

a unit of length equal to 100 centimeters

the substance in drinks like beer and wine that can make you drunk

a conversation between two or more people

a deep round container used for cooking food or boiling water

a person or company that arranges work, deals, or bookings for someone else

a dark shape made when something blocks light

a piece of netting used for catching fish or animals, or for holding things

a male cat

the person in charge of a worker, team, or organization

a small animal with long ears and soft fur, often kept as a pet or raised for meat or fur

an official paper or digital file that gives information or proof

communication with someone, or a relationship with them