Midsomer Murders S2E4: English vocabulary

using exactly the same words as the original

to cook food, especially an egg, in hot water without the shell

the front edge of a step or stair

having a more curved or rounded shape

to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving

a tool with two handles that is squeezed to blow air into a fire

in a way that sounds believable and persuasive

out of control because of anger or excitement

the waste left after metal has been melted

a device or part that wipes or cleans a surface, especially a car windshield

the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

a very bad or cruel person

so unreasonable or unlikely that it seems ridiculous

to scratch or feel around for something with your fingers

the quality of how well something is made

good at noticing and understanding things quickly

a person who manages and cares for forests

too proud and serious in a way that annoys other people

the chest, especially when thought of as the place where feelings are held

a person who runs an auction and calls out the bids

more able or skilled than someone or something else

polite and respectful toward other people

a person who bets money, especially on horse racing or football

the legal process of proving that a will is valid

too willing to believe what other people say; easily fooled

making a dull, heavy sound

to shout in a deep, loud voice, especially in anger or pain

causing a lot of pain or suffering

an official legal inquiry into a death or serious accident

a person who treats someone cruelly or violently, especially repeatedly

to send something by fax

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

a young female horse

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

to enter land or property without permission

to make a short, sharp sound, especially with a horn or whistle

a place where dead bodies are kept and prepared for burial or cremation

a person who has no home or regular job and moves from place to place

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

a pile of hay

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

to carry or drag something heavy with effort

a small fenced field where horses or other animals are kept or exercised

the act of lying or tricking someone by hiding or changing the truth

a small problem or difficulty that stops something from going smoothly

sexually unconventional or involving unusual sexual practices

to force someone out of a position, job, or place

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

greedy and always wanting more money or possessions

having a particular number or type of legs

to make a short, high-pitched sound

great happiness or pleasure

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

a person who owns or runs a shop

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

a book or system for recording financial accounts

based on instinct or a feeling rather than careful reasoning

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

a curved sword with one sharp edge

the act of frightening or pressuring someone to make them do something

used to show strong surprise, anger, or annoyance

British slang for a pound sterling

an insulting remark about someone's mother

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, or toys

locked with a key

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

a formal room in a house where guests are received

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

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

to think you are hearing sounds that are not really there

relating to marriage or to a married couple

to leave a gang by killing someone for it, so the person can’t safely inform on the gang

moving or walking with quick, light steps