Midsomer Murders S16E1: English vocabulary

to listen carefully

protective glasses that cover and protect the eyes

careful skill in dealing with people or difficult situations without causing offense

to annoy someone by asking for something or interrupting them again and again

to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

to take small bites of something

to make a dull, heavy sound

to fall or drop very quickly and suddenly

more able or skilled than someone or something else

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

to breathe air out of your lungs

a person who is very unhappy, unlucky, or in a miserable state

a storm with heavy snow and strong wind

showing disrespect or contempt

so strong or clear that it settles a question or ends doubt

to repair and improve the appearance of something, especially a building or room

an official who keeps order in a court and may escort people or serve legal papers

a place where dead bodies are kept and prepared for burial or cremation

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

used to say something is surprising or worth noticing

having false beliefs that are not based in reality

anxious and overly worried about things, often in a way that seems excessive

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

to interfere in someone else's affairs when you are not wanted or needed

small bits or pieces left after something has been scraped away

a tough, flexible tissue in the body, found in places like the nose, ears, and joints

to take something away from someone using legal or official authority

to make a short, high-pitched sound

great happiness or pleasure

to pay attention to and follow advice, a warning, or a request

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

a deep track made by wheels in soft ground

a messy collection of things lying around

showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

a round object or shape

to swallow food or drink quickly, often in a noisy way

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces

special words and phrases used by a particular group, especially in a job or field

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to speak angrily and at length

to force someone to leave a place, country, or group

to make something brighter or lighter in color

used to say that someone is lying or talking nonsense

a period of staying awake, especially to watch, pray, or wait for news

serious danger, especially danger of death or injury

to become worse in quality, condition, or value

soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, or toys

locked with a key

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

a kitchen tool with wire loops used for beating eggs, cream, or batter

used to describe a place or thing that is extremely secure and hard to get into

to make an exact copy of something or repeat an experiment or result

in a way that is true or accepted everywhere, or by everyone

home; to or at home

to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence

a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service

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

able to be heard

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner while away from home

very busy and full of activity, often in a rushed or confusing way

the state of being well known for something bad

a small printed sheet of paper, often folded, that gives information or advertises something

to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

a clear sign or example of something

a public performance of music or dance, often by a student or solo performer

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to be blamed or punished for something, especially for someone else's wrongdoing

a deep crack or split in something

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks