Midsomer Murders S10E4: English vocabulary

a person who carries a golfer’s clubs and helps during a game

a device in a car engine that mixes air and fuel

the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work

impossible to repair or fix

a person from the East End of London, especially one from a working-class background

a piece of music for several voices, usually sung without instruments

a thorny bush, especially one that produces blackberries

a metal hook on a handle, used for landing large fish

a peasant in the past who was tied to a lord's land and had to work for him

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

a woman's or girl's dress, especially one that is old-fashioned or simple

a place where soldiers are temporarily housed

to weave or twist things together

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

to make something by mixing different ingredients

the use of force or pressure to get something

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

the mark stamped on a letter or package by the post office, showing where and when it was mailed

the act of making someone pay a fine

to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset

having a healthy red color, especially in the face or cheeks

relating to the chest area

respectful behavior that shows you accept someone else's authority or status

one tenth of someone's income or produce, especially given to a church

to hide something in your hand, especially secretly

to make a light, sharp ringing sound

relating to the study of human societies and cultures

a person who carries a golfer's clubs and helps during a game

showing a desire to harm or upset other people

very much; to a great degree

the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

great enthusiasm and energy

to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence

crazy or silly

to happen afterward, especially as a result of something else

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

showing strong determination and not giving up

a style of haircut with lots of layers and a messy, shaggy look

having strong beliefs about how things should be, often in a way that is not practical

dishonest, immoral, or unpleasant in a way that seems dirty or cheap

holding something gently and protectively

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

an exercise machine with a moving belt that lets you walk or run in one place

a short break between parts of a play, concert, or other performance

to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act

a person who is suffering from an illness or painful condition

a rude word for the buttocks

deep respect and admiration for someone or something

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

a friendly dog breed with a short, thick coat

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

causing harm or damage

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

warm, friendly, and enthusiastic

unwelcome and annoying because it gets in the way or invades your space or privacy

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

a short form of polyester

a very small amount of something

a large tent used for a party, wedding, or other event

relating to rhetoric, or the skill of speaking or writing effectively

to cut stone out of the ground in a quarry

the pointed metal tip of a spear

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

a pair of small drums played with the hands

to leave a place you have been using or living in

a doctor who examines body tissue and samples to find the cause of disease or death

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

the act of lending something to someone

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

a framework of beams or bars that supports a roof, bridge, or other structure

a piece of clothing with trousers and a bib front, worn over a shirt for work or casual wear

slightly rude or disrespectful in a playful, likeable way

making quick, sharp movements

a sudden wish to do something, often without planning it

used to say that someone is lying or talking nonsense