Death in Paradise S10E2: English vocabulary

the hard outer shell of a nut

turned or operated by a crank

the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

to make a dull, heavy sound

a small habit or feature that is a little unusual but not serious

the pointed metal tip of an arrow

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the activity of catching crabs

to take food, drink, or a substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

showing disrespect or contempt

to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act

a loud, sharp cry

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

to waste money, time, or an opportunity in a careless way

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

a tropical plant with large leaves and an edible starchy root

not careful enough, especially in a way that causes harm or breaks a duty

a house that is joined to other houses in a row

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

a small glass container for holding a liquid, especially medicine

to remove minerals or chemicals from soil or another material by water passing through it

to make a short, high-pitched sound

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

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

having thin lines or marks of a different color

a poisonous chemical element

extremely impressive or surprising

a woman who helps the bride at a wedding

looking old, worn, and a little dirty or untidy

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

to search for food or supplies in the wild

to dig up something that is buried or hidden

used to show strong surprise, anger, or annoyance

an insulting remark about someone's mother

the shape and arrangement of the physical features of an area of land

the act of moving along without using power

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

a small, raised bubble on the skin filled with liquid

locked with a key

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

a spy who stays inactive in a place or group until they are needed

to cook something gently just below boiling point

able to be trusted because you are honest and reliable

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

a pleasant smell, especially from food or drink

willing to do something or likely to agree to it

the roof of the mouth inside your mouth

a chemical element needed by the body in very small amounts

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

a serious criminal attack that is done with a weapon or in a way that could cause serious injury

a university teacher who is below the rank of associate professor

a short written report about a medical patient, especially one with an unusual condition or treatment

to make someone so excited or emotional that they lose control

to be attracted to someone

making or likely to make a lot of money

past tense and past participle of shoot

to ask for information or details

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

slightly unpolished or not fully refined

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

a person who smokes tobacco regularly

sea animals with shells or hard outer coverings that people eat, such as clams, mussels, and lobster

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

in a weak or feeble way

work or activities that help connect an organization with the public or a community

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

slightly crazy, strange, or eccentric

a sweet liquid made by flowers that insects and birds feed on

a sofa that can be turned into a bed

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

to deal with a problem before it gets worse

money that someone has saved over a long time, especially a large amount

completely wet

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

better than expected; fairly good