Midsomer Murders S9E3: English vocabulary

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

having a rich, sweet taste or smell

not important or relevant in a particular situation

the fact of two things being placed close together for a noticeable contrast

a musical instrument with a bag and pipes, played by blowing air into it

the front edge of a step or stair

a small dog breed that was originally bred for hunting

a soft, low, continuous sound

the meat of a deer

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

to take or use more than your fair share of something

money that one ex-spouse pays to the other after a divorce

so unreasonable or unlikely that it seems ridiculous

an annoying or unpleasant person

the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

to make someone feel less connected or less friendly toward you or a group

the spiral grooves inside a gun barrel that make a bullet spin

to make a dull, heavy sound

bold in a way that shows no shame or fear

carried or supplied through pipes

very unpleasant, ugly, or frightening

a disappointing or annoying situation

a female fox

to take and keep something, especially a vehicle, because someone has broken a law or rule

a stand that holds a candle

a rude word for the buttocks

to complain a lot, especially about small things

a strong urge to do something, especially one that is hard to control

to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

to block a pipe, drain, or other passage so that nothing can flow through it

to become ripe or fully developed

a machine or display that shows changing stock prices

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

an ancient Hebrew unit of measure for liquids and dry goods, equal to about one gallon or 3.8 liters.

a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

important and strongly influencing later work or events

anxious and overly worried about things, often in a way that seems excessive

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

causing annoyance or weariness because it goes on too long or is too repetitive

a widow who keeps the title or rank of her dead husband

a small furry animal that people keep as a pet

to force someone out of a position, job, or place

a British hereditary title below a baron and above a knight

to make a short, high-pitched sound

to marry again

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

a blockage that stops something from moving or flowing normally

closed and no longer open for business

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

a poisonous chemical element

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

slightly rude or disrespectful in a playful, likeable way

to make someone feel happier, more hopeful, or more confident

a close friend or companion

used to show strong surprise, anger, or annoyance

relating to the blood vessels that supply the heart

British slang for a pound sterling

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

moving with quick, light jumps

very shocking and disgusting, especially because of violence or injury

locked with a key

a person or animal that digs

an event where people buy tickets for a chance to win prizes

a formal room in a house where guests are received

a fielding position in cricket near the boundary on the off side

someone who is very accurate at shooting

to a very great degree; extremely

to make something move in a different direction

used to say you are very willing and eager to do something

the act of pulling something tight

a person who looks after a building or property

a central open area surrounded by buildings, especially on a college campus

to arrest someone, especially a suspect

to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive