Bridgerton S2E7: English vocabulary

not willing to change your opinion or plans

to make someone legally or morally required to do something

the activity of betting money on uncertain results

refusing to change your mind or behavior, even when other people try to persuade you

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

things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

a person who makes clothes, especially women's clothes

to roll around or lie in mud, water, or dust

a feeling of dislike or disapproval

a plant with fragrant flowers that grow in a tight cluster

the act of hiding something so it is not easily seen or detected

very much; to a great degree

a unit of length equal to six feet, used mainly for measuring water depth

to cause pain or suffering to someone or something

to beg someone strongly and sincerely to do something

requiring a lot of effort and energy

to persuade someone not to do something

a glass device that measures time with sand flowing through a narrow opening

more able or skilled than someone or something else

false or misleading information that is spread, especially online or in the news

not pure; mixed with something unwanted or harmful

to impress someone very strongly, especially with beauty, skill, or style

careful judgment about what is sensible and safe

a short break or relief from something difficult or unpleasant

a person who is trying to win someone's love or marry them

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

to worry or feel anxious, especially about something small or uncertain

to ask for money, help, or information in a formal way

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

a British noble rank below an earl and above a baron

very careful about small details and exactness

a widow who keeps the title or rank of her dead husband

to attract or tempt someone by making something seem appealing

mocking or insulting speech or behavior that shows contempt

a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

a small flute with a high sound, used especially in marching bands

to feel deep respect and admiration for someone or something

mocking or insulting words or behavior

to know or guess that something will happen before it happens

to make someone very angry or annoyed

to hold and use a weapon, tool, or other object skillfully

a public walkway, especially one by the sea or along a river

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

expressing opinions very openly, especially in a way that may be critical

made hard or tougher by heat, cold, use, or time

an activity you do for pleasure in your free time

to make someone less likely to do something by making it seem difficult, risky, or unpleasant

(of a place or situation) empty, cold, and without much hope or comfort

a funny play, film, or situation that is full of silly or unlikely events

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity

strong disagreement or conflict, especially between people or groups

to make an illegal copy of something in order to trick people

in a way that is useful or fits a plan or situation well

a bet on the result of something

a formal title used when referring to a queen

with excitement and strong interest

to indicate or suggest something

if a young animal imprints on someone or something, it starts to treat that as its parent

greatest in amount, degree, or importance

to accept a difficult or painful situation and stop resisting it

used after a person's name to show that the person has died

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to cut and gather a crop from a field

a snake, especially one that is large or seen as dangerous

a confident statement that something is true

a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge

imagined rather than real

to mean or indicate something

to hate or strongly dislike someone or something

to deal with a difficult situation or problem

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

very beautiful, delicate, or finely made

a flat board that an artist uses to hold and mix paint

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking