Midsomer Murders S13E6: English vocabulary

a small fair or festival, especially one held for a charity or local community

to put money, profits, or earnings back into an investment or business

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

to cut or scrape a deep hole or mark in something

rude, insensitive, and lacking good taste

to twist and squeeze something to force liquid out of it

a person who has quickly become successful or powerful, often in a way that annoys others

the front edge of a step or stair

to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support

said in a strong, clear, and definite way

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

to make a light, sharp ringing sound

to jump suddenly on someone or something, usually to catch or attack it

to make two things not match or fit together properly

to beg someone strongly and sincerely to do something

good at noticing and understanding things quickly

morally bad, unpleasant, or shameful

in a way that is very careful and precise

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

in a medical way, especially when examining or treating patients

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

causing a lot of pain or suffering

to make someone legally or morally required to do something

used to show that you do not believe or care about something

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

calm and peaceful, with no noise or trouble

showing that you want something done and will not easily accept no

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

making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

not honest or fair, especially in order to get what you want

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

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air

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

to carry or drag something heavy with effort

a short rest or break

the mechanism inside a clock

a woman who is engaged to be married

feeling as if you might vomit

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

a feeling of liking or affection for someone or something

the act of lending something to someone

made invalid or no longer legally effective

the practice of avoiding too much of something; self-control

weak, delicate, and easily hurt or damaged

very bad, unpleasant, or shocking

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

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

the legal right to act for someone else, especially in financial or legal matters

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

someone's kinder or more generous side

a lack of the skill or ability needed to do something well

a man or boy

only just; almost not

causing pity because something is sad, weak, or badly done

home; to or at home

a religion and set of spiritual practices that developed in Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean

a large fire in the wild that spreads quickly and is hard to control

A strong sexual desire for someone

a hormone that your body releases when you are stressed or excited

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

a factory where metal is melted and poured into molds

relating to the sky or outer space

a bet on the result of something

to make it possible for something to happen

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

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

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

the highest social class in some countries, especially people with noble titles

to honor an event or place by being present

the act of being dismissed from a job

a lack of something that people need or want, especially food, sleep, or care

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