Peaky Blinders S5E4: English vocabulary

a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

money or property a bride brings to a marriage, usually given to the husband or his family

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

to make a sudden, noisy sound through the nose

a British hereditary title below a baron and above a knight

a narrow passage between or behind buildings

to read or look through something quickly, without paying close attention

to give someone back their job, rank, or previous position

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

a person who is not a member of the nobility

a tall tree that grows quickly and is often planted for wood or as a windbreak

a person who manages or invests large amounts of money

the distant past

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

the act of adding salt to food or water

the fold of skin that opens and closes over the eye

a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position

a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity

a magical spirit in stories, often said to live in a lamp or bottle and grant wishes

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

a government official who gathers and handles secret information

becoming weaker or less active

to use or manage something carefully so it lasts longer

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

to honor an event or place by being present

the act of being dismissed from a job

a nobleman of high rank, below a duke and above a count

moving quickly with light, springy steps

to shoot someone and kill them

to breathe noisily while sleeping

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

to lead a group, team, or project

to take things out of a bag, box, or other container

a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

a strong addictive drug made from the juice of the opium poppy

to hate or strongly dislike someone or something

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

to shoot or burst out suddenly

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to make small changes to something in an informal, experimental way

used to say that the reason is unknown or not being stated

not based on clear thought or good judgment

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a small thin branch from a tree or bush

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

a member of the Romani people

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

a small container for carrying water or other drinks

to make someone feel happy or entertained

a sign that someone is giving up or asking for a pause in fighting

to punish someone by doing harm in return for a wrong done to you or someone else

a soft knitted or crocheted blanket

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

to take a bag or other item onto an airplane with you instead of checking it

to delay dealing with something

to force a door or other barrier open by kicking it hard

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

a dishonest or unprincipled person

a unit of weight equal to 1,000 kilograms

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

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

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

to change a planned event or action to a later time

to find something by chance

to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

the act of building a bridge

wrote, especially in a formal or literary style

a person who likes gambling or often gambles

to cut or shape something with a knife or tool

the middle part of a country or region

to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

directed toward the outside; on the outside rather than inside

as; in the same way that