Death in Paradise S1E7: English vocabulary

a state of uncertainty while you are waiting for a decision or result

a sudden wish to do something, often without planning it

relating to the blood vessels that supply the heart

careful to do things well and correctly

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

to light something up or make it brighter

to pull something off or out from where it grows or is attached

to relax after work or stress

a religion and set of spiritual practices that developed in Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean

a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain around the neck

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

dead, in a respectful way

crime carried out by a group that works together in a planned way

used to say that something is true in a strict or exact sense

a container used for growing plants

showing sarcasm; using words that mean the opposite to mock someone or something

to fight or meet an enemy in battle

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to go out into the streets to protest

still not understanding something after an explanation or event

to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

a snake, especially one that is large or seen as dangerous

to breathe noisily while sleeping

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

the act of following or marking the path or position of something

to show affection to someone in a warm, physical way

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

connected with spiritual experiences or mysterious religious feelings

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

very tired and lacking energy

to be good at noticing, choosing, or judging something

to be bought very quickly in large numbers

to play or perform with a steady rhythm or tempo

to make someone feel excited and eager

crying or showing tears

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

to think that something is probably true or will happen

a person or business that sells goods directly to customers

used when you change your mind after thinking again

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

used to give a reason or explanation

a group of wild boars

a small house, usually with only one floor

a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

as usual; as always

a check of information to see whether it is true

to rub or move something hard across a surface to remove dirt, paint, or another layer

causing worry, sadness, or pain

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

a cold-blooded animal with dry, scaly skin

moving up and down repeatedly

to steal something from someone

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

to start arguing or fighting with someone

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

to wait until the next day before deciding something

to match or blend well with something in color or style

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

not showing gratitude

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh

a feeling of anger and hurt because you think you have been treated unfairly

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

the act of putting people or things into groups

having many bends or turns

to stop something bad from happening

a house or other place where someone lives

to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

to live in a particular place