Bridgerton S2E5: English vocabulary

to put something in the wrong place and then be unable to find it

the state of being engaged to marry

a small sour green berry

something that makes you feel humiliated or treated without respect

usable and good enough for the purpose

the state of having a lot of money and a comfortable life

a British coin worth six old pennies

a very light, fine net fabric used for dresses and veils

in a way that deserves admiration

able to be endured without too much pain, trouble, or discomfort

the act of making a braid or braids by weaving strands together

the activity of betting money on uncertain results

the use of decorative details on something

willing and quick to help other people

very peaceful, beautiful, and pleasant

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

the process of turning silver in color

the quality of being suitable for a particular person, purpose, or situation

a condition or rule that must be accepted as part of an agreement

the state of being married

very much; to a great degree

not safe or steady and likely to fail, fall, or change suddenly

a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry

to value something very highly

strong energy and effort

the chest, especially when thought of as the place where feelings are held

to take small bites of something

something that causes great trouble or annoyance

the loss of honor or respect

very attracted to someone, often in a romantic way

careful judgment about what is sensible and safe

showing disrespect or contempt

to make something seem less important because something else is more noticeable or impressive

a strong liking for something, or a tendency to do something often

calm and peaceful, with no noise or trouble

having no money at all

to move around in a busy, energetic way

deliberately avoid someone or something

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

to feel or show great joy

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

to worry or feel anxious, especially about something small or uncertain

winning or succeeding after a struggle

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

a British noble rank below an earl and above a baron

written or marked lightly with a pencil

a structure used for hanging people as a form of execution

used to show sadness, regret, or disappointment

famous and admired for great achievements

full of joy; very happy and cheerful

a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

a person who is not accepted by a group or society

something that is very helpful or brings an advantage

to pay attention to and follow advice, a warning, or a request

to put someone or something in danger

feeling dizzy and unsteady

to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence

lacking courage; cowardly

the process of finding how much something is worth

married

done without planning or rehearsal

lacking something important or necessary

a public walkway, especially one by the sea or along a river

great skill or ability in doing something

existing in large amounts; more than enough

a short rest or something, especially food or drink, that helps you feel better or more energetic

a difficult or unpleasant situation

the long hair growing around the neck of a horse, lion, or similar animal

a feeling that you or the room is spinning, often making you unsteady

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

a serious written work that explains a subject in detail

pregnant, used about a female animal

to be in a very uncertain or risky situation

faithfulness and loyalty to a person, group, or belief