Outlander S1E6: English vocabulary

to tell someone firmly that they have done something wrong

moving or falling with the head first

the quality or state of being heavy

a person who lives in London

to beat someone with a whip or stick as punishment

a careless or embarrassing mistake, especially in speech or behavior

a red wine from Bordeaux, or a similar red wine

neat and clean enough to be seen in public

willing and quick to help other people

a boy or young man, especially in Scottish English

a soldier in a cavalry unit, especially in the past

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

careful behavior that follows accepted social rules and standards of decency

to injure someone very badly, often permanently

a traditional Scottish skirt made of tartan cloth

to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support

made of wool

a person from the Scottish Highlands

showing that you think someone or something is not worth serious attention

the meat of a deer

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

too interested in other people's private matters

a person, group, or country that starts an attack or conflict

something that is not important or valuable

something that causes great suffering or trouble

a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor

toward home

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

a girl or young woman, especially in Scottish English

a girl or young woman

holding something gently and protectively

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to escape from someone or something, especially by being clever or quick

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

a fast way of moving that a horse uses, with all four feet off the ground at times

cruel or unfair treatment of someone or something

having a saddle on it

to make someone legally or morally required to do something

a rude word for the buttocks

to give someone a lot of comfort, attention, and treats

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

to argue about small, unimportant things

to get off a horse, bike, or other vehicle or animal

a Scottish landowner, especially the owner of a large estate

a strong feeling of hate or disgust

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

to move lightly and quickly, or to flap gently

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

to ask questions about someone’s private life in a way that is annoying or rude

a person whose job is to guard a place, especially at night

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

the act of using a rake to gather leaves or other loose material

the act of lending something to someone

the surgical removal of part of the body, especially a limb

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

to make people or a place more civilized and polite

to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

a polite old-fashioned way of saying thank you

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

moving with quick, light jumps

to a very great degree; extremely

something that is hard to understand or explain

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

to make something sharp or sharper

to free someone from prison, slavery, or control

likely to cause a strong reaction, especially by upsetting or challenging people

used to strongly agree that something is obviously true or expected

used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or are completely serious

causing pity because something is sad, weak, or badly done

the small round part on a person's chest that milk comes from in women and some female animals

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

the time when the sun goes down in the evening

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

a gas or mist, especially one that comes from a liquid