Peaky Blinders S2E2: English vocabulary

a clear, colorless liquid once used as an anesthetic and solvent

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

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

written or marked lightly with a pencil

a structure used for hanging people as a form of execution

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

the police force in a particular area

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

to hold someone or something close in your arms in a loving way

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

to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

a soft, wet, pulpy mass

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

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

a person whose job is to design and decorate the inside of buildings

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a machine with a moving belt that carries things from one place to another

preserved in vinegar or salty water

a tall tree that grows quickly and is often planted for wood or as a windbreak

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

used to show strong surprise, anger, or annoyance

moving with quick, light jumps

the use of magic, especially spells and evil magic

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

the act of adding salt to food or water

making a deep, loud sound

a system of fast writing using symbols and abbreviations

a short public notice or ad that promotes a product, service, or event

to leave quickly

a strong feeling of shame or disapproval that people have about someone or something

used to tell someone very rudely to go away

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

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

to honor an event or place by being present

to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

to indicate or suggest something

past tense and past participle of shoot

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

gentle kindness or affection

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

a black explosive powder used in guns and fireworks

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

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

causing shame, embarrassment, or a feeling that something is morally wrong

used to say that something is impossible or very unlikely

to show approval by clapping

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

to laugh quietly

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

a member of the Romani people

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

not yet born

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to celebrate the start of something, especially a new year or season

the official public opening of a new business, store, or building

to connect someone by telephone to another person or place

very good or impressive

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to take a bag or other item onto an airplane with you instead of checking it

to get energy, excitement, or motivation from something or someone

a written message sent by telegraph

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a device that makes very small objects look much bigger

relating to the Bible

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

deserving praise, help, or respect

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

a container for liquids, usually with a handle and a narrow top