Midsomer Murders S1E4: English vocabulary

cheap-looking, low-quality, or tasteless

small and not important; not worth much attention

a small lump or ball of something

a lump or blob of something, especially a sticky or wet one

a tasteless substance made from collagen, used in cooking to make jelly and other foods firm

to move a train or rail vehicle from one track to another

a kitchen tool with wire loops used for mixing or beating food

too proud and serious in a way that annoys other people

the act of cutting food into small cubes

a feeling of anger because something seems unfair or insulting

feeling angry and unfairly treated, especially because someone else got something you wanted

an underground tank that stores rainwater or other water

used to emphasize something, often in a strong or negative way

a stroke made in billiards by striking the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically, so that it glances off another ball and changes direction

a small cup with a handle, used for tea or other hot drinks

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

very exciting and able to make people feel enthusiastic

a person or thing that is very similar to someone or something else

to show or suggest that someone is involved in something bad or illegal

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

made to look like something else, especially something more expensive

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

to take part in something

the hollow under your shoulder where your arm joins your body

great happiness or pleasure

to read or look through something quickly, without paying close attention

giving a false or misleading impression

with little or no fresh air; too warm and airless

a product you put on your body to stop or reduce body odor

a dog trained to guard a house or property

meat from an adult sheep, used as food

the act of lending something to someone

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to be enough for a need or purpose

a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

British slang for a pound sterling

a difference between two things that should match

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

a person who helps people or groups reach an agreement

locked with a key

to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

used to ask someone to explain something, often with sarcasm or disbelief

the drug made from the cannabis plant, used for smoking or in other forms

believing that people are mostly selfish and cannot be trusted to be sincere

attractive, stylish, and confident

to make it possible for something to happen

by a large margin; much more than anything else

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner while away from home

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

the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

a formal suit jacket worn by men for very dressy occasions

very much; extremely

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

used to introduce something you have just remembered or realized

the process of dealing with stress, problems, or difficult feelings

the small hole in a door where you put a key

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

imagined rather than real

for each person or thing; each

a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

to choose someone as a candidate for an election, award, or job

to throw something with a lot of force

to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

changing quickly and unpredictably, often in a way that can cause problems

the long ridge under a ship or boat that runs along the bottom and helps support it

separated from the rest by cutting

to help prevent conflict or violence in a difficult situation

to blame the person who brings bad news instead of dealing with the real problem

a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to become very angry or upset

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

the act of making a calculation or estimate