Death in Paradise S4E3: English vocabulary

a lack of feeling in part of the body

likely to have a serious and important effect on what happens next

a soft substance used to fill cracks or holes before painting or finishing wood or walls

a dishonest or unpleasant person

to take food, drink, or a substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

so silly or unreasonable that it is hard to believe

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

to move lightly and quickly, or to flap gently

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

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

to stop yourself from showing or feeling something

to force someone out of a position, job, or place

an informal word for a man

in a way that shows you know something is true or wrong

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

showing sincere, deep feeling

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria

a woman who helps the bride at a wedding

so full of water or another liquid that it cannot absorb any more

to give something a new name

the period when two people are getting to know each other before marriage or a long-term relationship

to search for food or supplies in the wild

to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

in a way that is deserved or justified

the act of moving along without using power

to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose

locked with a key

great danger of being killed or badly hurt

to cook something gently just below boiling point

the act of pulling something tight

a small unlucky accident or mistake

to have sex

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

to fall forward and land face first

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

to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

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

in a way that is wrong or not intended; by mistake

the act of moving something on wheels

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

the amount of medicine or a drug that should be taken at one time or over a period of time

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

to arrive suddenly and take control of a situation

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to land or settle lightly on something

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

to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

to record that you have started work or a shift

the dark outline or shape of someone or something seen against a lighter background

love of your country and a strong feeling of loyalty to it

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

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

the liquid in your mouth that helps you chew and swallow food

a person who moves to a new place and starts living there

to reach a decision or agreement

used to emphasize that something is completely true or definite

producing fruit

used to say that something is not surprising

to expect something or think it will happen

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

for now; until something changes

a small thin branch from a tree or bush

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

to see someone or something for the first time

a person who lives on an island

a group of wild boars