Midsomer Murders S17E3: English vocabulary

to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving

a soft, low, continuous sound

a small lump or ball of something

in a cheerful, lively way

an evil spirit in stories that is said to dig up graves and eat dead bodies

the sport or hobby of fishing with a rod and line

friendly and peaceful, especially after a disagreement

a schedule showing who does a job and when

to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

a girl or young woman

more able or skilled than someone or something else

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

good at finding quick and clever ways to solve problems

a stone marker placed at a grave

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

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

a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

an evergreen bush or small tree with berries used for flavoring and decoration

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

very obvious and often shocking in a bad way

making a long, sharp s sound

a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

in very bad condition because it has been left unused and uncared for

a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

a bill that shows what goods or services were provided and how much is owed

a person who carves wood, stone, or another material

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

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

people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future

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

showing an unhealthy interest in unpleasant or disturbing things, especially death or injury

an insulting remark about someone's mother

the act of moving along without using power

goodbye; farewell

locked with a key

an illegal or morally wrong act

to complain in a high, annoying voice

a person who enjoys and knows a lot about fine food and drink

to stop resisting something and give in to it

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence

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

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

fastened with laces

the act of remembering something or someone

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

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

a violin, especially one used in folk music

the basic work or preparation needed before something can succeed

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

I don't know; I have no idea

used to introduce something you have just remembered or realized

to lift something to a higher position

to do something with full effort or confidence

used to say that something is completely true, extreme, or impressive

to bring up something irrelevant in a discussion

the crime of getting into a building illegally in order to steal or commit another crime

to record that you have started work or a shift

to become involved in a conflict between two people or groups, often by accident

an area of land that is lower than the land around it

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

the installation of cables or a cable system

to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

used to tell someone to calm down or not get too excited

a casual way to suggest something or ask if something is a good idea

a long, thin fish that looks like a snake

a person who is good at talking to and working with other people

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

goods bought now and paid for later

to make something white or lighter using a chemical process