Peaky Blinders S2E1: English vocabulary

to breathe air out of your lungs

a loud, sharp cry

the act of speaking words for someone else to write down or type

a person who is believed to be able to predict the future

to make a short, sharp sound, especially with a horn or whistle

a bridge-like structure that carries a road or railway over a valley or low ground

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

an advantage or starting position that helps you make progress

to ask questions about someone’s private life in a way that is annoying or rude

something said or done to make someone angry or upset, often on purpose

in a cruel way

in a very close and personal way

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

to appear as a large, often threatening shape, especially in the distance

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a former British coin worth 12 pence

small pieces of colored paper thrown at celebrations

used to show strong surprise, anger, or annoyance

British slang for a pound sterling

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

a polite old-fashioned way of saying thank you

moving with quick, light jumps

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

involved in the busiest or most difficult part of a job or situation

a person who lives in a free, unconventional way, especially an artist

to talk in a casual, lively way

used to tell someone very rudely to go away

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

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

an organization that collects secret information for a government

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

to honor an event or place by being present

the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

to rebel against authority or start a revolt

in a calm, patient way, without getting upset or impatient

a contagious viral illness that causes fever, aches, and cough

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

a person whose job is to drive a private car for someone

to include a possible future cost or risk in a price or estimate

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to speak quietly and unclearly, so that it is hard to understand

to do something with full effort or confidence

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

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

cause something to improve a lot

a strong addictive drug made from the juice of the opium poppy

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way

a machine with keys that prints letters and numbers on paper

the need for quick action

not working because workers are protesting

to make something clear or settled

used to tell someone to stop and pay attention because you have noticed something surprising or important

in a very successful way

crying or showing tears

to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

in very large amounts

a punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule

the process of making a surface or material smooth

used to say that someone has succeeded very well

to think you are seeing something that is not really there

to ignore something wrong on purpose

a field where rice is grown

to make friendly again after an argument or disagreement

a member of the Romani people

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

a formal title used when referring to a king

used to say that something should have happened earlier

the idea or demand that everyone should have the same legal rights and be treated fairly

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

a difficult situation that causes suffering or lack of basic needs

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal