Midsomer Murders S18E3: English vocabulary

a shelf above a fireplace

turned or operated by a crank

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

a state of being confused, stunned, or unable to think clearly

calm, quiet, and not lively

in a way that is not normal or usual

to treat someone or something badly or cruelly

darkness or a dark, gloomy atmosphere

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a performer who learns a role and can replace the main actor if needed

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

a thick glove with a long cuff that protects the wrist and lower arm

make something stronger, more intense, or more noticeable

an official legal inquiry into a death or serious accident

to complain a lot, especially about small things

to officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable

to make someone feel extreme fear

friendly teasing or joking talk

by speaking, not in writing

a short, noisy argument

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

careful not to answer directly or reveal too much

not careful enough, especially in a way that causes harm or breaks a duty

to fall or make something fall over, especially suddenly

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

the hollow under your shoulder where your arm joins your body

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

to fight or struggle in a rough, confused way

a machine that squeezes air or gas and increases its pressure

a person who claims a title, throne, or position

firm and determined; not willing to change your mind

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

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

a messy collection of things lying around

a person or thing that chases something

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

a short note that explains the meaning of a word or phrase

an elected member of a local council

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

to have or show a bad opinion of something

used to cheer on or strongly praise someone or something

connected with adoption; having been adopted

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

showing care and thought for other people's feelings and needs

used to say that someone or something is very much a particular thing or quality

informal talk that is typical of men and may not interest women

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

the act of sealing a hole or gap

relating to the work or duties of a manager

the life or world believed to exist after death

a room or place where systems, machines, or operations are monitored and controlled

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

becoming weaker or less active

to be attracted to someone

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

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

the act of being dismissed from a job

the most important or leading position

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

the amount of medicine or a drug that should be taken at one time or over a period of time

to look through something carefully from start to finish

an advantage that gives someone a better chance of winning or succeeding

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

turning around a central point or axis

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

made to honor or remember a person or event

to fill something too full so that it bulges or spills out

to take things out of a bag, box, or other container

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

used to say what you would prefer