Outlander S3E7: English vocabulary

to make something wider or more open, or become wider or more open

a large wooden barrel used for storing drinks, especially wine or beer

an old word meaning 'your' or 'yours

a lively, noisy, and playful activity

old; used in Scottish English

a light piece of clothing worn under a skirt or dress

speech or actions that encourage people to rebel against a government

the quality of being holy or sacred

a person who is believed to be able to see the future

causing fear or dread; very scary

something that is not important or valuable

very difficult and needing a lot of effort

a girl or young woman, especially in Scottish English

alert and paying close attention to what is happening

to get money, information, or something else by threats or force

to be likely to do or agree with something

more able or skilled than someone or something else

speech or writing that is impossible to understand

clear and easy to understand; expressed in a clear way

to encourage people to act violently or unlawfully

to notice or recognize something, especially something not obvious

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

very exciting and able to make people feel enthusiastic

a plant that grows on trees and has white berries, often used as a Christmas decoration

to enter land or property without permission

pretty and attractive in a charming way

to put something neatly into a space or container

quiet, soft, or less strong than usual

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

the act of attracting someone in a sexual or romantic way

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

to deliberately not give something that someone expects or has a right to receive

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a type of brandy made in the Cognac region of France

a book or system for recording financial accounts

showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

to bring something under control, especially by force or effort

goods that are brought into or taken out of a country illegally

a French title used for a woman, like Miss

a former British coin worth 12 pence

giving a feeling that something bad is going to happen

a man from Scotland

used to show strong surprise, anger, or annoyance

strange in a way that makes you feel nervous or frightened

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

able to speak or express yourself clearly and confidently

to figure out or read something that is hard to understand, especially a code or message

the crime of betraying your country by trying to overthrow its government or help its enemies

to eat something very quickly and eagerly

very much; extremely

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

a place where people pay for sex

to fill someone with delight or strong pleasure

involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action

very unhappy, unlucky, or in a bad state

a crime that can be punished by death

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

to ask about someone, especially their health or well-being

believing that certain events or objects can bring good or bad luck

careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

a feeling of sadness, often without a clear reason

serious and formal in a way that shows respect or importance

to ask for information or details

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

to give someone the responsibility for something or for taking care of something

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

a person who helps sick people get better, especially outside regular medicine

full of energy, enthusiasm, and confidence

a way of earning the money you need to live

behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

a drink or medicine that is meant to make you feel stronger or healthier

a gentle way of referring to death

producing fruit

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a sudden feeling of fear

something that is not possible or not acceptable