tetchy
easily annoyed or bad-tempered
Episode vocabulary
Midsomer Murders S1E2: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 2CrimeDramaMystery
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titter
to laugh quietly in a nervous, embarrassed, or restrained way
misconstrue
to understand or explain something in the wrong way
unawares
unexpectedly; without warning or preparation
earthling
a person from Earth, especially in science fiction
nightshirt
a long loose shirt worn in bed
nightcap
a drink, especially an alcoholic one, taken before going to bed
bludgeon
a heavy stick or club used as a weapon
snicker
to laugh quietly in a way you try to hide
tryst
a secret meeting between lovers
cobweb
a spider's web, especially an old one covered with dust
afield
away from home or the usual place
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pigmentation
the natural color of a person's skin, hair, or a plant's tissue
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
clapper
the part inside a bell that hits the side to make it ring
instructive
giving useful information or teaching something
brickwork
brick walls or the bricks used to make them
hatter
a person who makes or sells hats
reciprocate
to respond to a kind act, feeling, or gesture with one of your own
bequest
something left to someone in a will, especially money or property
innermost
farthest inside; most deeply hidden
reproach
a feeling or expression of disapproval or disappointment
fanatical
showing extreme, single-minded enthusiasm or support
nay
no; not so