Outlander S5E1: English vocabulary

a British coin worth six old pennies

to happen to someone, especially something bad

a person whose job is to repair or install things in homes or buildings, such as plumbing, wiring, or carpentry

loud, rough, and harsh-sounding

stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness

a feeling that something bad is going to happen

to keep trying to do something despite difficulty or failure

a boy or young man, especially in Scottish English

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

small balls of ice that fall from the sky, often mixed with rain or snow

the process of turning silver in color

certainly; without doubt

a person whose religious beliefs are different from the official beliefs of a church

ruthless and intensely competitive

a girl or young woman, especially in Scottish English

to throw or hit someone or something with a lot of small objects

(of land) left unsown for a period so the soil can recover

to breathe air out of your lungs

a place where birds rest or sleep

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

to delay something until a later time

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

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

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

the leader of a clan, tribe, or small group

making a long, sharp s sound

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

the relationship between people who are related by birth or marriage

aware of something and careful about it

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

a person who fights against a government or other authority, especially as part of an armed group

showing sincere, deep feeling

very bright and full of light

married

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

showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

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

a formal title used for some important officials, such as ambassadors or governors

preserved in vinegar or salty water

to make the soft sound that a pigeon or dove makes

in a clear, direct, and easy-to-understand way

to become limp and droop, especially because of heat or lack of water

not sensible; likely to cause problems or harm

helpful and willing to make things easier for other people

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

a large bird with a long tail, often hunted for sport or food

a smooth, shiny fabric with a soft surface

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

the act of gathering a crop from the fields

good news, especially news that brings relief or happiness

to pull something off or out from where it grows or is attached

a person who gives money or help to someone or to a cause

to fill something too full by pushing things in

in a way that is easy to see or notice

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

to fill someone with delight or strong pleasure

deserving respect and approval

a woman who is legally entitled to inherit money, property, or a title

relating to the Gaelic language or the Gaels

attractive, stylish, and confident

relating to an orchestra

to prepare land for growing crops or plants

to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose

simple and charming in a country style

to completely get rid of something bad or unwanted

to indicate or suggest something

to make sure someone is arrested and tried for a crime

gentle kindness or affection

to lose something, especially a right, game, or prize, as a penalty

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to cut and gather a crop from a field

to be lucky and succeed by chance

rude, offensive, or socially unacceptable

in a way that shows strong love or care