Midsomer Murders S11E6: English vocabulary

to force something out of the place where it is stuck or fixed

covered with feathers or decorated with feathers

the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping

singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house

requiring a lot of effort and energy

a medical condition that causes frequent loose, watery bowel movements

a person who wears a particular piece of clothing, jewelry, or equipment

smart, stylish, and attractive

a person who bets money, especially on horse racing or football

to put handcuffs on someone

having the qualities of an angel, especially being very kind, gentle, or beautiful

to have to pay or suffer something unpleasant, especially because of your actions

showing disrespect or contempt

to give out or provide something to people

to send something by fax

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

not able to sleep

to make someone feel extreme fear

slightly damaged by a dent

praise that is too much and not sincere, often used to get something

information that you heard from other people, not from direct knowledge or proof

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

dishonest and clever in a way that is meant to trick people

to make something happen sooner or more quickly

the fact of being a father

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

winning or succeeding after a struggle

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

very bad and deserving strong disapproval

a person whose job is to guard a place, especially at night

a person who attacks someone physically

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

giving a false or misleading impression

a cloth or band tied over someone's eyes so they cannot see

to make someone feel shocked, upset, or disappointed

the act of lending something to someone

to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces

the study of correct reasoning

a piece of clothing with trousers and a bib front, worn over a shirt for work or casual wear

having a narrow cut or opening

a small device that fastens two things together

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

to make something explode

the sides of the face below the eyes

to feel or express sadness or regret about something

to throw something with a quick, forceful motion

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

a woman who is a child's sponsor at baptism

the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

used to say that something is much more serious, surprising, or extreme than it first seemed

honest and straightforward; not secretive

in a way that is easy to see or notice

to hit or push with the head or horns

home; to or at home

to have sex

a young man who is very talented or successful

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

to talk in a casual, lively way

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

the process of rotting or breaking down

(of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat

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

grass and the thin layer of soil it grows in

to stay in one place and protect yourself during danger or an emergency

to look at something with attention or wonder

to help someone understand something better

a car with two doors and a fixed roof

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

the act of putting things into a pile or piles

a playful or friendly way of saying goodbye

very good; excellent

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