Outlander S1E8: English vocabulary

a person from the Scottish Highlands

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

a girl or young woman, especially in Scottish English

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a soldier who leaves the armed forces without permission

used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval

to cause a sudden shock or surprise

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

a person who repairs shoes for a living

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

not likely to happen or be true

greedy and always wanting more money or possessions

a person who attacks someone physically

the state of being kept in prison

a deep track made by wheels in soft ground

dark, dirty, and hard to see through

a sacred Christian rite, especially one of the main church ceremonies

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

very important to the success or result of something

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

faithfulness and loyalty to a person, group, or belief

having raised ridges or lines

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

an hour of work done by one person

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

past tense and past participle of shoot

to use effort, energy, or influence to do something or to affect something

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

the bitter taste of something

used to say that something is true in no way or not at all

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

a lack of something that is needed or expected

cause something to improve a lot

a belief that something bad will happen or that certain actions or events can bring good or bad luck

a lake, especially in Scotland

used to say that something is not believable

to make a desperate attempt to find a solution when there are no good options

a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

in every situation; all the time

used to describe someone who is used to something

a feeling of extreme happiness or excitement

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

to punish or criticize someone severely

to leave a place quietly so no one notices

a police officer of the lowest rank

suspicious or not quite right

to hit something hard while moving

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

deserving praise, help, or respect

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

to give something to younger people or the next generation

having a rough, uneven, or rocky surface

a long strap used to guide a horse while riding

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

to watch carefully for something or someone

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

marked or decorated with letters or writing

showing strong feelings of love, sadness, or tenderness

past tense and past participle of bed

past tense and past participle of pierce

a song or poem that tells a story

a soldier of low rank, above private and below sergeant

a problem or event that interrupts normal activity

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a short knife with a sharp point and two sharp edges

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor