Midsomer Murders S7E2: English vocabulary

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

very stylish and elegant

a random choice or selection

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

a short, sharp ringing sound

a circular ring or band

a measure of length, equal to about 33 inches (84 centimeters).

a Christmas song, especially a traditional one

a large deer with big antlers, found in North America and parts of Eurasia

a wheelbarrow or a similar cart with one wheel

to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly

to fall behind in movement, progress, or development

written in a slanted style of type

used to show that something is wrong, bad, or not done correctly

used to say what role, job, or function someone or something has

past tense and past participle of bed

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones

soft material used to make something more comfortable, protect it, or give it shape

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

the way things are arranged so that they are in the right position or line

an action, especially one that is brave, kind, or morally good

a woman who has a title of honor, especially one given for public service

very small; tiny

a short plan or summary that shows the main points of something

a small group of trees growing together

a reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel when it gets wet and starts to decay

a narrow opening or groove for putting something into

a plant with large, often fragrant flowers, usually growing from a bulb

a religious or festive song, especially one sung at Christmas

a cover that fits on top of a container

used with another negative word to make a sentence negative

a soft piece of material used to protect, support, or make something more comfortable

the work or business of growing crops and raising animals

a group of people chosen to decide the result of a court case

a female deer

not straight; curved or twisted out of shape

to make a sudden, sharp cracking sound

to make a deep, loud sound

a failure to pay money that is owed

a chest of drawers or a desk with drawers

the business of providing financial services, such as taking deposits, lending money, and making payments

the way something is arranged or presented

to ask for something in a strong, urgent, or humble way

the back part of the foot below the ankle

a large printed picture or notice used on a wall for decoration or advertising

a narrow road, especially one in the countryside or between buildings

a child's word for mother

very large in size, amount, or degree

slices of bread that have been browned by heat

the written text of a play, film, or TV show

the ability to understand and enjoy what is funny

to hit something hard, often making a loud noise

a child's word for father

showing courage, confidence, or a willingness to take risks

one of the five small parts at the end of your foot

very noticeable or strong

a folder or set of papers kept together for reference

a long, legless reptile with no eyelids

a product made by a particular company and sold under a particular name

a conversation between two or more people

a dark shape made when something blocks light

a piece of netting used for catching fish or animals, or for holding things

a male cat

a serious play, film, or TV show

a shape made by two lines or pieces that cross each other

a road vehicle with a closed body, used for carrying people or goods

to move something to a higher position

to sit on and control a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle

a small part or fact about something larger

a visible mass of tiny water drops or ice crystals in the sky

having a level surface; not sloping or curved

the written words in a book, article, message, or other piece of writing

to make a short, sharp sound

feeling bad because you have done something wrong or caused trouble

the result or influence of something

not common; not found or seen often