Midsomer Murders S18E5: English vocabulary

to try to sell things in public by calling out to people

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

the soft, repeated sound birds make

showing symptoms of a disease or condition

the process of turning silver in color

to injure someone very badly, often permanently

to make a sharp, hard metallic sound

a device that lets a wheel or part move in one direction only

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

kind and loving in a way that shows close support and care

calm confidence and self-control, especially in a difficult situation

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

to force something out of the place where it is stuck or fixed

to dig in the ground to find something buried, especially old objects or remains

the place something comes from, or its earliest known history

to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their beliefs or identity

showing extreme, single-minded enthusiasm or support

to scratch or feel around for something with your fingers

a large cup, especially one used in religious ceremonies

a person who belongs to a parish, especially one who attends its church

to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence

to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

a person who lies or pretends to have special knowledge or skill in order to trick people

to make a dull, heavy sound

a person who expects people to act mainly out of self-interest and does not trust their sincerity

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a person who chooses and organizes items, content, or information for presentation

a person whose job is to dye cloth or other materials

a stand that holds a candle

showing disrespect or contempt

a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

in a way that is fair, morally right, or legally deserved

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

a stone marker placed on a grave to remember the person buried there

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

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

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

winning or succeeding after a struggle

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

very careful about small details and exactness

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a very small amount of something

a belief that goes against official religious teaching

the final and most important stage or point of something

to collect and keep a large amount of something

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

the state of being kept in prison

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

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

very bad and causing strong disapproval

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, especially a sport, hobby, or cause

a room or vault under a church, often used for burial or prayer

to dig up something that is buried or hidden

to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

able to speak or express yourself clearly and confidently

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

a humorous phrase for surgery

locked with a key

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

to light something up or make it brighter

a person or animal that digs

showing no thought, care, or intelligence

a person who says they believe or support something but acts differently

involved in the busiest or most difficult part of a job or situation

not aware that something has happened

to tell someone rudely to go away

at the same time that something else is happening

a large fire outdoors, often for a celebration or event

clear and strong, and hard to ignore

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

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby