Midsomer Murders S1E2: English vocabulary

thin, flexible twigs used for making baskets and furniture

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the legal process of proving that a will is valid

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

the act of making a sound or device silent

a stand that holds a candle

to give someone or something a quality, skill, or power

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

to make someone feel extreme fear

a person who sells things in the street or from a cart

a period of heavy drinking

used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval

to cause a feeling, reaction, or interest to start or increase

having no name; not identified by name

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

praise or approval for something someone has done

opposed to social or political change

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

yes; used to show agreement or approval

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

the part of a flower that produces pollen

covered with frost or looking cold and icy

fuss, unnecessary activity, or trouble

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

relating to a person's own life story

no longer fashionable or up to date

a clear blue precious stone

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

locked with a key

an insulting remark about someone, especially one that attacks their race, religion, or identity

A person who dresses in clothes usually worn by another gender

the sound a dog makes

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

to dance in a lively, energetic way

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

a small bird in the tit family

a large container used for holding liquids

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

to create or perform something without preparing it first

the act of moving something on wheels

a container used for growing plants

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to bully or speak to someone in a harsh, overbearing way

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

visually attractive in a charming, old-fashioned, or unusual way

involving or affecting two sides, especially two countries or groups

imagined rather than real

rude, offensive, or socially unacceptable

a person who helps sick people get better, especially outside regular medicine

a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

very unpleasant-smelling

to record that you have started work or a shift

strong, direct, and effective

boring because it involves the same actions or things again and again

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

a small, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal that has broken off something larger

a sofa that can be turned into a bed

almost; very nearly

completely naked

used to say that something is not surprising

used to say that something is not believable

to make something clear or settled

already sent by mail and expected to arrive soon

to have no interest in or respect for someone or something

something that gets a lot of attention or fuss even though it is not important

the work of cleaning, cooking, and other jobs around the home

a flash of lightning with a loud crash of thunder

something that is fake or meant to deceive

the act of making a calculation or estimate