imperious
bossy and demanding in a way that shows too much authority
Episode vocabulary
Peaky Blinders S3E4: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 4DramaCrime
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toweling
a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes
underwriter
a person or company that agrees to take on financial risk, especially for insurance or a new investment
contrition
a feeling of deep regret for something wrong you have done
consecrate
to make something sacred or official in a religious ceremony
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
heartily
in a warm, friendly, and enthusiastic way
septic
infected with bacteria, especially causing pus or decay
confessional
a small booth in a church where people confess their sins to a priest
talkative
talking a lot
bailiff
an official who keeps order in a court and may escort people or serve legal papers
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viaduct
a bridge-like structure that carries a road or railway over a valley or low ground
lavatory
a room with a toilet and a sink
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
oppress
to treat people unfairly and keep them under control, especially by using power or authority
loom
to appear as a large, often threatening shape, especially in the distance
quaker
a member of the Religious Society of Friends, a Christian group that values peace and simple worship
lark
a small bird with a pleasant song
penance
something done to show regret for a wrong action, often as a religious duty
vigil
a period of staying awake, especially to watch, pray, or wait for news
sapphire
a clear blue precious stone
broken in
used to describe an animal that has been trained to be calm and easy to handle
in one's pocket
under someone’s control because they have been bribed