Death in Paradise S3E7: English vocabulary

to send something by fax

to argue about small, unimportant things

to make someone feel extreme fear

relating to the earliest stage of life, history, or development

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

written or marked lightly with a pencil

a way of getting around a rule or law because of a gap or weakness in it

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

causing emotional pain or upset

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a pointed wooden or metal stake used to make a fence or mark a boundary

in a loving way; with affection

a sudden wish to do something, often without planning it

a small pier or platform where boats can stop

to separate threads or fibers, or come apart into threads

to have or show a bad opinion of something

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

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

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

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

willing to do something or likely to agree to it

home; to or at home

an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

careful because something may be dangerous or cause problems

a person who goes camping

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

money that is legally held and managed for someone else

spending or using more money or resources than is sensible

to speak to someone angrily because they did something wrong

suitable or appropriate for a particular situation

to euthanize an animal, especially to end its suffering

a person who takes part in a public protest

an old-fashioned way of referring to a man, especially one of lower social rank

the state of being alone, often by choice

to create or perform something without preparing it first

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to breathe noisily while sleeping

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

in a very bad or ruined state

used to say that something is completely true, extreme, or impressive

relating to astronomy or space

to record that you have started work or a shift

to deal with a difficult problem or situation

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

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

the act of fastening something with a screw

to tell someone important information so they know what is happening

used to say that something is not surprising

to do something very well and succeed impressively

to earn enough money to cover your basic living expenses

one part of a bigger situation, explanation, or plan

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to make a lot of money, especially in a way that seems easy

far away; at a great distance

for now; until something changes

snobbish and thinking you are better than other people

used to give a reason or explanation

a lawyer in England and Wales who gives legal advice and prepares cases

to get rid of something

to contact someone again after an earlier conversation, meeting, or message

used in compounds to mean having a particular attitude or way of thinking

a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

to continue with a plan or activity, especially after a delay or discussion

to suddenly develop a rash or spots on your skin

including everything; in total

someone whose job is to help a person manage daily work and personal tasks