Outlander S1E10: English vocabulary

a child or person thought to have been secretly replaced by another

a girl or young woman, especially in old-fashioned or informal use

a short saying that expresses a general truth or wise idea

to break a law, rule, or moral standard

approval or praise, especially from other people

an evil or wrong act

an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

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

the mouth or throat of a large or fierce animal

to reject someone or something in a rude or contemptuous way

very bad, unpleasant, or morally shocking

a small decorative object that is not worth much

to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult

a boy or young man, especially in Scottish English

very attractive or tempting

without love or affection

a small open area in a forest

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

not pleasant or easy to deal with

a soft ointment used to heal or soothe a wound or sore

a person's face or expression

formal disapproval of someone or something

to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving

plain and not very attractive

deserving praise or approval

intense anger

to talk a lot in a casual, lively way

the waste left after metal has been melted

the state of not being drunk or high, especially after stopping alcohol or drug use

a woman who is in charge of a hospital or similar institution

a girl or young woman, especially in Scottish English

an annoying or unpleasant person

to secretly plan with other people to do something illegal or harmful

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a plant with feathery leaves and yellow flowers, used in cooking

a woman who is believed to have magical powers

to write or draw something quickly and carelessly

completely clean and free from marks or dirt

not important or powerful; low in rank or status

to feel strong dislike or disgust for someone or something

a low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range

a rude word for the buttocks

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

the act of pretending or making something seem true when it is not

to calm someone down by giving them what they want or by making them less angry

a very poisonous chemical compound used in some industrial processes

pretty and attractive in a charming way

a Scottish landowner, especially the owner of a large estate

to compete directly against someone, especially in a performance or contest

a strong feeling of hate or disgust

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

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

a group of young animals born or hatched at the same time

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

a structure used for hanging people as a form of execution

used to show sadness, regret, or disappointment

the act of giving someone a new job, role, or position

a person who fights in a war or battle

to formally ask an authority or organization for something

a plant with a strong, fresh smell and taste, used in food and drinks

moving or working slowly, often because of tiredness or poor health

better or more suitable than something else

something said or done to make someone angry or upset, often on purpose

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

swollen and uncomfortable, especially because of gas or fluid

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

producing good or useful results; successful and effective

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

married

a deep track made by wheels in soft ground

a feeling of liking or affection for someone or something

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

causing emotional pain or upset

to make someone feel calmer, less upset, or less in pain

a drug that makes someone calm or sleepy

giving someone or something close attention