Bridgerton S1E7: English vocabulary

showing the kind, caring, and protective qualities of a mother

the activity of betting money on uncertain results

not going as planned; wrong or badly off course

to be suitable or appropriate for something

harmful, poisonous, or unpleasant to breathe, eat, or touch

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

to play or move about in a lively, cheerful way

a rule or principle that guides behavior

relating to marriage or to a married couple

used to describe an idea, remark, or phrase that is boring because it has been used too often

to give up land, power, or a right, usually officially

to make someone feel very excited, happy, or full of energy

a young woman who is formally introduced to society at a special event

a person who entertains people with jokes and silly behavior, especially in a royal court

the state of being tangled or mixed up

to trick someone into believing something false

something that is not important or valuable

to make something, especially a reputation, seem less good or less respected

a person whose job is to guard prisoners in a jail

born first among your children or siblings

boldness that can be impressive or shocking

to reveal who someone really is, or what something really means

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a light umbrella used to protect you from the sun

not loyal or faithful to a person, group, or cause

very sad, gloomy, or depressing

very tall and impressive

the act of taking back a statement, claim, or promise

a formal lunch, especially one held for a special event or business purpose

careful and hardworking, especially in doing tasks well

very dangerous or risky

to make something happen sooner or more quickly

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

a British noble rank below an earl and above a baron

a large grasshopper that can travel in huge swarms and damage crops

to get something, especially with effort or care

very unpleasant, ugly, or disgusting

mocking or insulting speech or behavior that shows contempt

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

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

to form an opinion or guess based on evidence

firm and determined; not willing to change your mind

the folded and sewn edge of a piece of clothing or cloth

married

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the study of correct reasoning

a French title used for a woman, like Miss

funny in a way that makes people laugh

a person or organization that gives money or support to a person, project, or cause

locked with a key

a formal room in a house where guests are received

to eat something very quickly and eagerly

to be more important, valuable, or serious than something else

to pull something off or out from where it grows or is attached

relating to marriage or to a married couple

used to strongly agree that something is obviously true or expected

to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

among ordinary people, especially in public life

a bet on the result of something

a formal title used when referring to a queen

to make or become darker

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

to say 'shoo' to make an animal or person go away

the state of being well known for something bad

to honor an event or place by being present

the ability to keep trying to do something even when it is hard or takes a long time

making or likely to make a lot of money

to indicate or suggest something

to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

imagined rather than real