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Episode 1: Death in Paradise (2011) S01E01 English vocabulary

Season 1 Episode 12011ComedyCrimeDrama

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  • unremitting

    Word

    continuing without stopping or easing up

  • wordless

    Word

    without words; silent

  • blare

    Word

    to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • smithy

    Word

    a workshop where a blacksmith works

  • bayed

    Word

    to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • incriminate

    Word

    to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

  • sacrificial

    Word

    relating to a sacrifice or the act of sacrificing something

  • flannel

    Word

    a soft cloth, usually made of wool or cotton, used for clothes or bedding

  • angling

    Word

    the sport or hobby of fishing with a rod and line

  • bombshell

    Word

    a surprising event or piece of news that has a strong effect

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  • pegging

    Word

    the act of fastening something with pegs or stakes

  • drizzle

    Word

    to rain very lightly in small drops

  • shelve

    Word

    to put something on a shelf

  • copped

    Word

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • ballistics

    Word

    the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air

  • instantaneous

    Word

    happening immediately; done in no time

  • dazzle

    Word

    to impress someone very strongly, especially with beauty, skill, or style

  • snug

    Word

    warm, comfortable, and close-fitting

  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • stitching

    Word

    the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

  • calibre

    Word

    the level of skill or quality that someone or something has

  • obedient

    Word

    willing to do what someone in authority asks or tells you to do

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  • condensation

    Word

    the process in which a gas changes into a liquid

  • grate

    Word

    a metal frame for holding burning fuel in a fireplace or stove

  • nodding

    Word

    slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

  • tangerine

    Word

    a small orange fruit with a loose skin that is easy to peel

  • bitterly

    Word

    in a way that shows strong sadness, anger, or disappointment

  • smuggle

    Word

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

  • logically

    Word

    in a way that follows clear reasoning and makes sense

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • cold blood

    Phrase

    used to describe an action done deliberately and without pity or emotion

  • disposed

    Word

    willing to do something or likely to agree to it

  • to the house

    Phrase

    home; to or at home

  • fit up

    Phrase

    to falsely accuse someone or make them seem guilty

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • freshen

    Word

    to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

  • shoo

    Word

    to say 'shoo' to make an animal or person go away

  • charismatic

    Word

    having a strong charm that makes people admire and follow you

  • guidebook

    Word

    a book that gives practical information for travelers about a place

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • feed up

    Phrase

    to feed someone or an animal so they become healthier and gain weight

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • downwards

    Word

    toward a lower place or level

  • aristocrat

    Word

    a person who belongs to a noble family

  • alibi

    Word

    proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

  • shading

    Word

    the use of light and dark areas in a drawing or picture

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • splinter

    Word

    a small, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal that has broken off something larger

  • tread

    Word

    to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way

  • search warrant

    Phrase

    an official court order that allows police to search a place

  • from nowhere

    Phrase

    from an unexpected place, source, or time

  • sacrificial lamb

    Phrase

    a person who is unfairly blamed or punished for other people's mistakes

  • revolver

    Word

    a handgun with a rotating cylinder that holds several bullets

  • if I'm honest

    Phrase

    used to say what you really think, often in a direct or slightly blunt way

  • in plain view

    Phrase

    easy to see because it is not hidden

  • pooling

    Word

    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • put the squeeze on

    Phrase

    to pressure someone strongly to do something

  • reckoning

    Word

    the act of making a calculation or estimate

  • gun it

    Phrase

    to drive a vehicle very fast, especially by pressing the accelerator hard

  • solicitor

    Word

    a lawyer in England and Wales who gives legal advice and prepares cases

  • tortoise

    Word

    a slow-moving reptile with a hard shell

  • on earth

    Phrase

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

  • back down

    Phrase

    to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

  • go back on

    Phrase

    to fail to keep a promise or agreement

  • panic room

    Phrase

    a small room in a house or building where people can hide and stay safe during an attack or emergency

  • filing system

    Phrase

    a way of organizing papers or records into files

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • fingerprint

    Word

    the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

  • book in

    Phrase

    to arrange a time or appointment for someone

  • tie in

    Phrase

    be related to something or fit in with it

  • back onto

    Phrase

    to drive a vehicle backward onto something

  • lavender

    Word

    a plant with small purple flowers that smells sweet

  • imperative

    Word

    extremely important or necessary

  • shack

    Word

    a small, simple, roughly built house or shelter

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • riches

    Word

    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • in the first place

    Phrase

    at the beginning; originally

  • turn on

    Phrase

    to depend on something; to be decided by something

  • police force

    Phrase

    the organization that provides police services in an area

  • underworld

    Word

    the criminal world, especially organized crime

  • knock off

    Phrase

    to steal something

  • key in

    Phrase

    to enter information by typing it into a computer or device

  • cut out

    Phrase

    cut out of a piece of material or paper

  • laser

    Word

    a device that produces a narrow beam of light for use in technology, medicine, and science

  • fed up

    Phrase

    feeling annoyed, tired, or bored because something has gone on too long

  • millimetre

    Word

    a unit of length equal to one thousandth of a metre

  • know of

    Phrase

    to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • hart

    Word

    a male deer, especially an adult red deer

  • humiliate

    Word

    make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

  • don't ask

    Phrase

    used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • roaring

    Word

    making a deep, loud sound

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