Death in Paradise S9E3: English vocabulary

to express something in a particular way

the process of reversing or canceling something

a small bent piece of metal used for holding hair in place

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

a death caused by an accident, war, or disease

careful and persistent effort

the part of a flower that produces pollen

closed and no longer open for business

illegal or not allowed by law, rules, or custom

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

a unit used to measure energy, especially the energy in food

moving with quick, light jumps

a deep, narrow valley with steep sides

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

careful checking of something before making a decision, especially in business or law

especially impressive or memorable

a person who is very skilled at something

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

a blockage in an artery in the lungs, usually caused by a blood clot

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

to support someone very strongly and openly

the act of being dismissed from a job

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

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

relating to the lungs

large, impressive, and often a little intimidating in appearance

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

relating to rules, discipline, or punishment for breaking rules

imagined rather than real

covered with sweat

to find out the real reason for something or solve a problem

an area that is surrounded by a fence, wall, or other barrier

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to persuade or influence someone to do something

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

to say what you are thinking as you think it

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a man who is good at sports or who takes part in sports

a symbol or design used to identify a company, product, or organization

a series of short, sharp sounds

suggesting that something bad, dangerous, or evil may happen

to laugh quietly

relating to Jamaica or its people

to tell someone to be quiet

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

used to say that an attempt was not successful

to look through a group of things or information carefully to find something

to tell someone about an idea or plan so they can give their opinion

to tease or mock someone in an unkind way

to leave quietly or without being noticed

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

to make a short, informal visit

to escape or get free suddenly

to ask several people for information or help

to move back and stay behind others

to submit something, such as a request or application

to use something carefully so it is not wasted

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

to find something by chance

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

a pair of panels that cover a window, or a cover that opens and closes over a camera lens

not seen or noticed

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

to grow or develop very well

as; in the same way that

to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport

moving forward quickly and forcefully