Midsomer Murders S3E4: English vocabulary

unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated

a person who repairs or brings old objects back to their original condition

relating to a priest or priests

twisted or bent into a loop or loops

things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

the process of turning silver in color

to choose the best or most useful things from a larger group

a person who lives in a building or on land without permission or legal right

the act of making someone pay a fine

the front edge of a step or stair

a person who saves or rescues someone from a bad situation

a person who supports a king or queen and the monarchy

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

making a light, clear ringing sound

a suffix used in forming nouns of action from verbs (such as "homicide") and sometimes other bases (such as "suicide").

a fishing boat that uses a large net dragged through the water

having a strong desire to get revenge

having the outer husk or shell removed

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

the long handle of a broom

in a way that is very careful and precise

a person who hears someone's confession, especially a priest

a person who runs an auction and calls out the bids

a soft substance used to fill cracks or holes before painting or finishing wood or walls

a person who bets money, especially on horse racing or football

a plant with feathery leaves and yellow flowers, used in cooking

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

a person or animal that lives in a particular place

to breathe air out of your lungs

showing disrespect or contempt

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

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

of or about the thing just mentioned

a device used to put out a fire

slightly damaged by a dent

a period of heavy drinking

covered with a protective outer layer

to make something seem to appear from nowhere, often by using imagination or magic

a metal pin used to join pieces of metal together

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

written or marked lightly with a pencil

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

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

to take something away from someone using legal or official authority

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

in a way that involves chemistry or chemical reactions

the desire to harm someone or to do something wrong

the study of correct reasoning

a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

the process of covering a surface with tiles

to make someone feel happier, more hopeful, or more confident

the rate at which something changes from one level to another

British slang for a pound sterling

helpful and willing to make things easier for other people

to have or show a bad opinion of something

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

a strong fear or suspicion that other people are trying to harm you, often without a good reason

locked with a key

a solid shape with flat sides, often used to split light into colors

used to describe an animal that has been trained to be calm and easy to handle

the legal right to act for someone else, especially in financial or legal matters

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

a man or boy

to fart

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

showing too little concern or care; casual in a way that can seem rude

very stylish and elegant

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

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

a sea fish with blue-green back and silver sides, often eaten as food

a feeling of not being confident or safe

to talk in a casual, lively way

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

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

walk heavily or noisily