Midsomer Murders S8E4: English vocabulary

a young animal that is between one and two years old

in Irish legend, a female spirit whose cry is said to warn that someone will die soon

feeling slightly sick and as if you might vomit

the front edge of a step or stair

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

bold in a rude or disrespectful way

a horse, especially one used for riding

to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

something left to someone in a will, especially money or property

a lively, noisy, and playful activity

the root of a plant used in herbal medicine and drinks

to make a loud, sharp metallic sound

used after a married woman's name to show her maiden name

a right or privilege that you have because of the family you are born into

to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

having the innocent, trusting, or curious qualities of a child

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the traditional qualities of a knight, such as honor, courage, and courtesy

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

a unit of length equal to 220 yards, used mainly in horse racing

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

to become ripe or fully developed

to leave money or property to someone in a will

the act of betraying someone’s trust or loyalty

slightly damaged by a dent

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

easy to love because of pleasant or attractive qualities

to compete directly against someone, especially in a performance or contest

an ancient Hebrew unit of measure for liquids and dry goods, equal to about one gallon or 3.8 liters.

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

to move lightly and quickly, or to flap gently

a bag with a long strap, often used for school or carrying books

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

the act of keeping horses in stables

a common wild plant with yellow flowers and fluffy white seed heads

pleasant and enjoyable

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

to make a sudden, noisy sound through the nose

a man who rides a horse, especially as a skilled rider or soldier

making a long, sharp s sound

the high notes or high-pitched sounds in music or audio

a long, narrow flag, often used as a decoration or symbol

to make a short, high-pitched sound

a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

a person who is not accepted by a group or society

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

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

the hard foot of an animal such as a horse, deer, or cow

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

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

the record of an animal's family line, showing its ancestors

fuss, unnecessary activity, or trouble

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

to kick the ball after dropping it and before it touches the ground

a young man who helps a knight

British slang for a pound sterling

the habit of caring only about yourself and not about other people

to injure a joint by twisting it too hard

very shocking and disgusting, especially because of violence or injury

the title or form of address used for a lord

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

to let yourself be arrested without resisting

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

to make something sharp or sharper

a man or boy

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

at the same time that something else is happening

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

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

an ancient language of India used in Hindu and Buddhist texts

very strange, ugly, or distorted in a way that can be shocking or funny

to use damaging information to pressure someone

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

to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

to hit something repeatedly

to lose the skill or confidence you had for doing something