Death in Paradise S1E5: English vocabulary

to put handcuffs on someone

to attack a place with bombs or shells

a weakness or fault in someone or something

likely to cause strong anger or conflict

to run faster than someone or something, or to escape by running

careful not to answer directly or reveal too much

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

a person or company that money is owed to

the crime of taking money or property that you were trusted to manage

the act of lending something to someone

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to be enough for a need or purpose

past tense of ski

a phrase, idea, or remark that has been used so often it is no longer original

the act of moving along without using power

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

locked with a key

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

home; to or at home

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

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

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

to suddenly put someone or something into a difficult situation or state

a person who is paid to kill someone

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

careful and often critical examination of something

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

in cricket, a delivery that is not allowed because it breaks the rules

to record that you have started work or a shift

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

to hire a contractor to do work on a project

an angry order telling someone to go away and stop bothering you

to gather people or things together, often by force or pressure

lasting longer than it should; too long and boring

an official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained

something that is fake or meant to deceive

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

to seem reasonable or consistent

used when you change your mind after thinking again

the very large majority of people or things

Used to show strong agreement or approval

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

over the side of a boat or ship and into the water

a person who tricks people in order to get money

a bank account that two or more people use together

the act of putting things into bags or packages

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

the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing

very clear, detailed, and easy to imagine or remember

to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do

a cheerful way to tell someone to start speaking or performing

an important or powerful person, especially one who likes to show it

to start doing something by chance, without planning it

a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act

to use up a supply of something

ready, arranged, or working properly

the organization that provides police services in an area

the criminal world, especially organized crime

deserving praise, help, or respect

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to find something by chance

having many bends or turns

willingly; with pleasure

to begin to exist or happen; come from a place, time, or idea

to make a group of people separate and go away

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement