Peaky Blinders S1E6: English vocabulary

showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

a person or thing that chases something

a natural ability for doing something well

used to show strong surprise, anger, or annoyance

a final demand that someone must accept or face serious consequences

to eat something very quickly and eagerly

in a very bad, damaged, or disordered state

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

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

a small bird in the tit family

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

to be greater in number than someone or something

to honor an event or place by being present

the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

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

to press the accelerator hard so a vehicle goes faster

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

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

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

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

completely wet

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

the act of making a calculation or estimate

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

to be released from prison or another place of confinement

to ignore something wrong on purpose

to see someone or something for the first time

used to describe someone who is used to something

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

a unit for measuring liquid, equal to half a quart

a room at the back of a shop or business, often used for storage or private work

very uncertain or not yet decided

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

the activity of asking people questions to find out what they think, especially about an election

deserving praise, help, or respect

open land with rough grass and low bushes, especially in Britain

a group of people or companies that work together for a common purpose

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

moving forward quickly and forcefully

working or in effect

marked or decorated with letters or writing

the condition of being unable to see

past tense and past participle of bed

a close companion or fellow member of a group, especially in the military or in politics

to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

unable to feel part of your body, often because it is cold or injured

not carrying a weapon

your family and relatives

a small loop of thread made in sewing, knitting, or crocheting

to tell someone that you are happy about their success or good luck

a soldier of low rank, above private and below sergeant

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

considered proper, honest, and socially acceptable

to some extent; fairly

preserved or sold in bottles

the act of removing shells or outer coverings from nuts, seeds, or other food

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

a strong alcoholic drink made from grain and flavored with juniper and other plants

after it gets dark; at night

a police officer, especially one of the lower ranks in some countries

the crime of betraying your country or government

to calculate something

having a ring or rings around it

a place where horse or car races are held

the act of sending something on to another place

so bright that it is hard to see

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

to drive a vehicle closer to a place or person

almost, but not completely