Midsomer Murders S13E7: English vocabulary

a foolish or ridiculous person

to shout rude or mocking remarks at someone

willing and quick to help other people

a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

either of the two main arteries that carry blood to the head and neck

the state of being abandoned and left to fall into ruin

a thin, stiff piece of material used to support an injured bone or joint

to roll around or lie in mud, water, or dust

to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

a male cat

to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset

to make a sharp, hard metallic sound

the front edge of a step or stair

relating to the chest area

the condition of not getting enough oxygen, which can cause unconsciousness or death

a soft, low, continuous sound

causing a feeling of wonder or great admiration

a feeling of annoyance or irritation

the quality of being cool or calm

the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

the quality of being evil or morally wrong

to relate to or be connected with something

happening by chance, not by plan or intention

careful, exact, and thorough work or study

in a serious, formal, or dignified way

to secretly plan with other people to do something illegal or harmful

very unpleasant, ugly, or frightening

not important or powerful; low in rank or status

to make a process or task happen faster

to make someone legally or morally required to do something

something that hides the truth or makes a situation seem better than it is

a rude word for the buttocks

in a way that is automatic, routine, or without much thought

a person who deliberately damages property or public places

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

to block a pipe, drain, or other passage so that nothing can flow through it

based on guesses or not certain

a person who is allowed to vote in an election

moving very fast in a gallop

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

to show or suggest that someone is involved in something bad or illegal

a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

a short, noisy argument

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

very attractive in a way that is hard to resist

to ask for money, help, or information in a formal way

friendly and polite, especially in a formal way

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

a device that throws objects by using a sudden release of force

careful and persistent effort

unwelcome and annoying because it gets in the way or invades your space or privacy

intended to weaken or overthrow a government, system, or authority

to make a short, high-pitched sound

caring more about other people than about yourself

covered with a messy layer of something that has been spread around

to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

a particular kind, class, or group

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

a trap, often a loop of wire or cord, used to catch animals

a doctor who examines body tissue and samples to find the cause of disease or death

looking pale, strange, or unreal, like a ghost

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

the desire to harm someone or to do something wrong

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

a person or company that helps people move to a new home

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria

very ugly, frightening, or shocking

in the proper or expected way; as required

a rude word for an unpleasant, annoying, or mean older woman

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

to make friends with someone

a woman who is a child's sponsor at baptism