Midsomer Murders S9E1: English vocabulary

a style of haircut with lots of layers and a messy, shaggy look

to make a dull, heavy sound

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a person who gets a pension, especially after retirement

the raised area in front of a fireplace

a person who is very charming and good at making people like them

too strong, painful, or shocking to describe in words

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

a person who deliberately damages property or public places

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

the work of measuring land and recording its features, often for a map or building plan

someone who knows a lot about a subject, especially art, food, or wine

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

to make someone feel extreme fear

disagreement or lack of harmony between people or groups

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

a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

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

to twist or become twisted into a messy mass

in very bad condition because it has been left unused and uncared for

a person who is responsible for looking after something

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to become stronger, more serious, or more intense

firm and determined; not willing to change your mind

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

making someone feel less hopeful or confident

not willing to tell people things or share personal information

extremely ugly or unpleasant

the quality of being very formal and following rules of etiquette closely

to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

the skill or activity of making things from wood

serious danger, especially danger of death or injury

a state of constant change or movement

a reason that is given to hide the real reason for doing something

locked with a key

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

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

pregnant, used about a female animal

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

a man or boy

a small animal with a body covered in sharp spines

to pass a moving vehicle, person, or thing that is going in the same direction

home; to or at home

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

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

to use damaging information to pressure someone

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

to honor an event or place by being present

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

careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

to stay with its mother, used of young animals

to help someone or something develop and grow

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

in a careful, organized way that follows a plan or method

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

a device that makes a buzzing sound, often to signal something

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

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

to land or settle lightly on something

a dark brown material made from partly decayed plants, found in bogs and used as fuel or in gardening

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

imagined rather than real

to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

a shelter that protects people from radioactive fallout

a nearby area or place

expected or likely to happen in the future

the act of following or marking the path or position of something

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way

almost; very nearly

to deal with a problem before it gets worse

in a way that needs immediate action or attention

producing fruit

completely wet