Outlander S1E9: English vocabulary

a traditional Scottish skirt made of tartan cloth

an effect or consequence, especially one that happens later and is not wanted

in a way that shows honesty, fairness, and good character

the quality of not being loyal or faithful

a girl or young woman, especially in Scottish English

a girl or young woman

to calm someone or make a situation peaceful

to escape from someone or something, especially by being clever or quick

a female fox

a soldier who leaves the armed forces without permission

having a saddle on it

make something stronger, more intense, or more noticeable

a rude word for the buttocks

to give someone a lot of comfort, attention, and treats

a man who is getting married or has just got married

pretty and attractive in a charming way

a Scottish landowner, especially the owner of a large estate

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

to formally ask an authority or organization for something

aware of something and careful about it

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

married

to bring something under control, especially by force or effort

having plenty of space, light, and fresh air

to make someone feel calmer, less upset, or less in pain

the act of not obeying rules or a person in authority

an old-fashioned way to call for attention before a public announcement

brave and admired for doing what is right

locked with a key

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

an informal exclamation used to show strong surprise, shock, or annoyance

a liquid drink used as a medicine or in magic

making you feel calm and relaxed

only just; almost not

the act of pulling something tight

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

very unpleasant or disgusting

A naval reply meaning yes, sir, or I understand and will obey

hit someone or something repeatedly and violently

deserved or legally owned; having a valid claim to something

a small, thin animal with a long body and short legs

to speak to someone angrily because they did something wrong

to not do what a person, rule, or order says

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

to honor an event or place by being present

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a deep crack or split in something

to praise someone or something, especially publicly

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

an insulting word for a cruel or unpleasant person

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

to swear using something as a witness or guarantee, especially to show that you are telling the truth

a person who is thought of as uncivilized or cruel

an official order to appear in court

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

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

to expect or allow for something, especially something unpleasant

a black powder used as an explosive, especially in old guns and fireworks

a situation that is extremely urgent or serious

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

to openly refuse to obey or accept something

separated from the rest by cutting

to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

to know something very well and be fully aware of it

a person who makes and repairs metal objects, especially by heating and hammering iron

a punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule

used in an exclamation to show annoyance or frustration

silly or foolish, often in a playful way

to get married

to try hard to do or achieve something

to repair something, especially by hand

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

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