Outlander S1E15: English vocabulary

to make a loud, harsh sound

a store that sells food and supplies, especially for people in the military

the front edge of a step or stair

in a way that shows poor judgment or lack of sense

making a light, clear ringing sound

physical or mental effort

a lump or blob of something, especially a sticky or wet one

careful thought about your own feelings, motives, or actions

to make something black or darker

destined to happen; controlled by fate

very much; to a great degree

no; not so

the act of cutting food into small cubes

a girl or young woman, especially in Scottish English

a person whose job is to guard prisoners in a jail

looking or feeling sad and gloomy

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a delay or temporary cancellation of a punishment or sentence

lasting only a very short time

running away suddenly and quickly

to hang down loosely or swing gently

to make someone feel extreme fear

a polite title used after a man's name, especially in formal letters

pretty and attractive in a charming way

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

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

warm, friendly, and enthusiastic

a heavy metal block used for shaping hot metal

to formally ask an authority or organization for something

a loop of rope or wire that tightens when pulled

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

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

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

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

to appear as a large, often threatening shape, especially in the distance

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the ropes, wires, and chains that support a ship's masts and sails

a man from Scotland

in the proper or expected way; as required

an old type of gun with a long barrel, used before modern rifles

the first light of morning; dawn

locked with a key

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

the act of pulling something tight

a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position

feeling or showing that you have lost all hope

to be the duty or responsibility of someone

relating to the Gaelic language or the Gaels

the quality of being honest and genuine

a bet on the result of something

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

to seriously damage or weaken something

to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to officially choose someone for a job or role

arguing or fighting angrily

a person's ability to think and understand things well

to gather or bring together

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

to make a long, loud, sad cry

a small but real chance of success in a difficult situation

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to smile broadly, often because you are pleased or amused

a series of short, sharp sounds

to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

a small thin branch from a tree or bush

rough, with large pieces or particles

wet, sticky dirt or mud

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

to laugh quietly

personal belongings, especially ones you carry with you