Midsomer Murders S8E6: English vocabulary

to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence

smart, stylish, and attractive

a state of being confused, stunned, or unable to think clearly

a small lock with a U-shaped metal bar, used for doors, gates, bikes, and boxes

holding something gently and protectively

a person who runs an auction and calls out the bids

more able or skilled than someone or something else

very unpleasant, ugly, or frightening

to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust

flavored with curry

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

a large French country house or castle

quiet, gentle, and not willing to argue or fight back

careful not to answer directly or reveal too much

the way someone looks or behaves to other people

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

full of bubbles; fizzy

great happiness or pleasure

to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence

the process of finding how much something is worth

very bright and full of light

so good that it deserves praise and imitation

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

a deep track made by wheels in soft ground

the crime of taking money or property that you were trusted to manage

preserved in vinegar or salty water

very noticeable because of being bright, stylish, or full of confidence

slightly rude or disrespectful in a playful, likeable way

a stake or payment made before a game starts, especially in poker

used to show strong surprise, anger, or annoyance

very bad, unpleasant, or shocking

slightly drunk

a county or district in England

locked with a key

a two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses, used in ancient times

a man or boy

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to stay somewhere longer than needed, often because you do not want to leave

used to challenge someone to try something, especially a fight or argument

to make someone or something more likely to act or happen

a serious mental or emotional collapse

used to say that something is true in a strict or exact sense

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

grass and the thin layer of soil it grows in

the quality of behaving in a skilled, responsible, and respectful way at work

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

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

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

a piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes or other items

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

a raised mark or ridge on skin or on a surface, often caused by pressure or a blow

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

the starting stance used in long-track speed skating

a type of light beer with a mild taste

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

a small cloth used for wiping your nose or face

a box or container made of cardboard or plastic, often used for food or drinks

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

not important or not worth much attention

to tell someone private thoughts or feelings in confidence

completely wet

done or decided suddenly, without planning

to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

the act of making a calculation or estimate

a picture, statue, or description that looks like a person or thing

far away; at a great distance

used to say that something is impossible or very unlikely

a newspaper with small pages, often full of sensational stories

a lawyer in England and Wales who gives legal advice and prepares cases

a measurement of a person's basic body functions, such as pulse, temperature, and breathing

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a short, relaxed walk

used to say that something is certain to happen or be true