Peaky Blinders S2E3: English vocabulary

to catch or seize someone or something quickly and suddenly

a person who runs an auction and calls out the bids

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

a fast way of moving that a horse uses, with all four feet off the ground at times

to make a loud, harsh cry, especially a donkey

a young female horse

a machine or display that shows changing stock prices

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

a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

to run or move with short, quick steps

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

thin and weak because it has too much water

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

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to make something more varied or different

the sides of the face below the eyes

British slang for a pound sterling

moving with quick, light jumps

locked with a key

a liquid drink used as a medicine or in magic

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

a woman who rents out a room, flat, or house to someone

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

home; to or at home

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

the British government minister responsible for internal affairs and the police

used to tell someone very rudely to go away

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

a display that shows stock prices or news as they come in

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

The time after the next one

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

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to press the accelerator hard so a vehicle goes faster

past tense and past participle of shoot

to divide something into two equal parts

to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

a set of beliefs or principles that guide a person or group

an area that is surrounded by a fence, wall, or other barrier

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

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

at a very short distance; with little space between things

very busy and under a lot of pressure

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

to gather people or things together, often by force or pressure

to tell someone important information so they know what is happening

to make a long, loud, sad cry

a horse of a pure breed, especially one used for racing

to stay alert and watch for something or someone

to predict what will happen in the future, especially by using magic or special signs

a group of people who are likely to have a bad influence on someone

to share the cost of something equally with someone

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

to laugh quietly

small drops of water that form on cool surfaces, especially at night or in the early morning

a group of wild boars

a member of the Romani people

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

the local office that handles police work in a town or city

to punish or criticize someone severely

a threat to kill someone

to make something wider or more general

a difficult situation that causes suffering or lack of basic needs

a room at the back of a shop or business, often used for storage or private work

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

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

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

a written message sent by telegraph

a light ringing sound

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

very strong anger

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