whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
Midsomer Murders S9E1: English vocabulary
Season 9, Episode 1CrimeDramaMystery
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agog
very eager or excited about something
feckless
lacking energy, purpose, or the ability to act effectively
draughty
having cold air coming in through gaps
garrote
a wire or cord used to strangle someone
shagged
very tired; exhausted
hander
a person who uses their hands skillfully or effectively.
quandary
a state of uncertainty about what to do next
muffle
to make a sound quieter or less clear
abscond
to leave secretly, especially to avoid being caught
nocturne
a piece of music that suggests the night or evening
embroil
to involve someone deeply in a conflict or difficult situation
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eyesore
something very ugly that spoils the look of a place
olden
from a long time ago; old-fashioned or from former times
enterprising
showing initiative and good ideas, especially in business or work
jeer
to shout rude or mocking remarks at someone
idyllic
very peaceful, beautiful, and pleasant
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
murmuring
a soft, low, continuous sound
antiquated
old-fashioned and no longer suitable or useful
atrocity
an extremely cruel or shocking act
grating
annoying or unpleasant to hear
birthright
a right or privilege that you have because of the family you are born into