Bridgerton S2E2: English vocabulary

a decorative cloth used to cover an altar or lectern

the courage and strength to deal with difficult situations

a collection of wild animals kept for display

showing good judgment and careful thought

to give someone pleasure or satisfaction

not having a normal shape; bent or badly formed

annoyed, frustrated, or worried

to put your hands or feet into water and move them gently

too confident in a way that is rude or not appropriate

a bedroom, especially in a formal or old-fashioned setting

direct and honest, even when the truth may be uncomfortable

a person who enjoys sexual freedom and ignores moral rules

a short note or voucher, often showing that something has been paid or approved

already happening or about to happen

impossible to change, improve, or stop from bad behavior

to make something happen faster or sooner, or to become faster or sooner

large in amount or number; plentiful

refusing to change your mind or behavior, even when other people try to persuade you

able to notice small differences and make good judgments

very attractive or tempting

an unmarried woman, especially one considered unlikely to marry

a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

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

not pleasant or easy to deal with

to send out or throw out quickly and forcefully

to make something by mixing different ingredients

small bushes, plants, and tangled growth in a forest or other wild area

to make someone feel very excited, happy, or full of energy

to irritate or annoy someone

a horse, especially one used for riding

the job of recording a business's money in and out

brave and willing to take risks

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

physical or mental effort

not successful or not producing any useful result

firmly loyal or determined and not giving up

to flow slowly through small holes or a porous material

to argue about something unimportant

very beautiful, impressive, or delightful

to value something very highly

fresh, cool, and pleasantly energizing

no; not so

too proud and serious in a way that annoys other people

to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

to become too hot, or to make something too hot

often; many times

a feeling of great joy or delight

alert and paying close attention to what is happening

a slight color or shade

a lively dance with quick, springy steps

having the innocent, trusting, or curious qualities of a child

a lie or false statement

to reveal who someone really is, or what something really means

a short attempt to get involved in a new activity or place

more able or skilled than someone or something else

dishonest and likely to trick people

a person who is very enthusiastic about a person, activity, or belief

careful judgment about what is sensible and safe

to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act

to notice or recognize something, especially something not obvious

able to speak or write in a clear, effective, and persuasive way

small animals or insects that are unwanted because they spread disease or damage things

to enjoy something very much

praise that is too much and not sincere, often used to get something

a person who is trying to win someone's love or marry them

a woman who is employed to teach and look after children in a private home

a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

money or property a bride brings to a marriage, usually given to the husband or his family

covered with sharp points or prickles

pleasant and enjoyable

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

a British noble rank below an earl and above a baron

the act of lying or tricking someone by hiding or changing the truth

covered with thorns

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

very skilled at doing something