Midsomer Murders S7E4: English vocabulary

loud, rough, and harsh-sounding

the amount by which a bank account goes below zero

to make a light, clear ringing sound

a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

to pawn something, especially to get money quickly

to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

the belief that people should be free to make their own choices and be independent

likely to change suddenly and not be reliable

the front edge of a step or stair

a blank space at the start of a line of text

a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures

a soft, low, continuous sound

deserving praise or approval

the state of not being regular or even

a small, petty quarrel

to become stiff or make something stiff

to value something very highly

the hard outer shell of a nut

the act of fastening something with pegs or stakes

a person who spends money in a particular way

to behave badly or in a way that is not acceptable

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a person who secretly plans or helps plan a crime or other illegal act

a person who buys and sells stocks and other investments for clients

too strong, painful, or shocking to describe in words

running away suddenly and quickly

to give someone or something a quality, skill, or power

to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

covered with a protective outer layer

making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

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

a short, noisy argument

to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

causing annoyance or weariness because it goes on too long or is too repetitive

small bits or pieces left after something has been scraped away

to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted or invited

a pen made from a bird's feather

a large tent used for a party, wedding, or other event

full of bubbles; fizzy

to exchange goods or services for other goods or services instead of money

better or more suitable than something else

to deliberately not give something that someone expects or has a right to receive

a piece of a plant that is joined to another plant so they grow together

a person who is responsible for looking after something

happening, published, or awarded after someone's death

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a person who sells flowers and makes flower arrangements

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

a container with a lid, used for storing dry goods or other materials

a doctor who examines body tissue and samples to find the cause of disease or death

not certain or fixed; likely to change

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

something that you are especially good at

a person or company that helps people move to a new home

to sit quietly and focus your mind, often for relaxation or spiritual reasons

seeming reasonable or likely to be true

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

a person's usual way of reacting and behaving

allowed or prepared according to Jewish religious dietary laws

causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort

to have or show a bad opinion of something

careful to do things well and correctly

a small child, especially a toddler

a large bird with a long tail, often hunted for sport or food

locked with a key

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

the distant past

to pull something off or out from where it grows or is attached

a man or boy

the act of avoiding something or escaping from it

hard, cold, and unfriendly in appearance or manner

an affectionate way to address a woman