Bridgerton S2E8: English vocabulary

to say that you do not support or are not responsible for something

a shy person who stays on the edge of a social event and does not join in much

to make someone feel less proud or less important

a soft shine on a surface

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

a woman's or girl's dress, especially one that is old-fashioned or simple

strange, unusual, or made up from the imagination

to free someone or something from a difficult place or situation

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

to annoy or upset someone

a joke or playful remark

to do better than someone or something else

to irritate or annoy someone

a person who searches for valuable minerals, especially gold

to cover something with a thin layer of gold

a person who cheats people out of money

covered with feathers or decorated with feathers

a strong feeling of wanting to do something or of being excited about it

requiring a lot of effort and energy

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

to make something, especially a reputation, seem less good or less respected

to make someone extremely angry

a person who lies or pretends to have special knowledge or skill in order to trick people

likely to have a serious and important effect on what happens next

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

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to accept or ignore bad or wrong behavior, without trying to stop it

to impress someone very strongly, especially with beauty, skill, or style

careful judgment about what is sensible and safe

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

shocking or offensive because it breaks accepted moral standards

to enjoy something very much

not honest or fair, especially in order to get what you want

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

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

a British noble rank below an earl and above a baron

for a very short time

a small flute with a high sound, used especially in marching bands

in a cruel way

comfort or relief when you are sad, upset, or in pain

a hammer with a large, usually wooden head

a bush with sweet-smelling purple, pink, or white flowers

to hold and use a weapon, tool, or other object skillfully

a French title used for a woman, like Miss

a small device that fastens two things together

clever in a way that is a little dishonest or sneaky

a formal room in a house where guests are received

a humorous way to sign off a letter or note

to behave in a way that is too free, rude, or disrespectful

the act of pulling something tight

the day after a night of heavy drinking, when you feel hungover

to shake slightly because you are cold, scared, or excited

a person who pretends to be someone else to trick people

likely to happen soon or already planned

always telling the truth; honest

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

in a way that is wrong or not intended; by mistake

to help someone understand something better

a performance or version of something, especially a song, speech, or role

the act of people or things joining together as one

careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

to indicate or suggest something

a polite or old-fashioned word for a girlfriend

a feeling of sadness, often without a clear reason

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

a person who helps someone with personal tasks, especially a rich or important person

a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge

to land or settle lightly on something

imagined rather than real

to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

in a way that shows strong love or care

to record that you have started work or a shift