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Death in Paradise S4E5: English vocabulary

Season 4, Episode 5ComedyCrimeDrama

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  • oversleep

    Word

    to sleep longer than you meant to

  • defame

    Word

    to say or write false things about someone in order to harm their reputation

  • encase

    Word

    to cover or enclose something completely

  • anarchic

    Word

    without order or control

  • decamp

    Word

    to leave a place quickly, often secretly

  • odious

    Word

    very unpleasant and offensive

  • tempestuous

    Word

    very stormy or rough

  • busybody

    Word

    a person who is too interested in other people's private affairs

  • electrocute

    Word

    to kill someone or something with electricity

  • nutter

    Word

    a crazy or strange person

  • shafting

    Word

    unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

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  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • indentation

    Word

    a blank space at the start of a line of text

  • patchy

    Word

    uneven, with some parts better, thicker, or more complete than others

  • buttercup

    Word

    a small wild plant with bright yellow flowers

  • insecticide

    Word

    a substance used to kill insects

  • sportsmanship

    Word

    fair and respectful behavior in a game or competition, especially when you lose

  • perceptive

    Word

    good at noticing and understanding things quickly

  • artiste

    Word

    a performer, especially a singer, dancer, or actor

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • reissue

    Word

    to publish or release something again, often in a new edition

  • pining

    Word

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

  • habitual

    Word

    done often because it is a habit; usual for someone

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  • clipping

    Word

    a small piece cut off something

  • ahem

    Word

    used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval

  • evener

    Word

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

  • rationally

    Word

    in a way that uses reason and logic

  • floss

    Word

    a soft thread used for cleaning between your teeth

  • tripod

    Word

    a stand with three legs, used for holding a camera or other equipment steady

  • burr

    Word

    a rough, prickly seed case that sticks to clothes or animal fur

  • adamant

    Word

    firm and determined; not willing to change your mind

  • shears

    Word

    large scissors with two blades that slide past each other

  • streaked

    Word

    having thin lines or marks of a different color

  • raving

    Word

    showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

  • soothe

    Word

    to make someone feel calmer, less upset, or less in pain

  • full of it

    Phrase

    used to say that someone is lying or talking nonsense

  • tweak

    Word

    to make small changes to something to improve it or make it work better

  • chops

    Word

    the sides of the face below the eyes

  • stuff you

    Phrase

    a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

  • congratulation

    Word

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

  • stalker

    Word

    a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

  • soothing

    Word

    making you feel calm and relaxed

  • chap

    Word

    a man or boy

  • tailing

    Word

    the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • to the house

    Phrase

    home; to or at home

  • party to

    Phrase

    involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action

  • advert

    Word

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

  • phenomenal

    Word

    extremely good, impressive, or surprising

  • can wait

    Phrase

    a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

  • verge on

    Phrase

    to come close to being something, especially something bad or extreme

  • trick up

    Phrase

    to dress in smart or attractive clothes

  • gob off

    Phrase

    to talk a lot in a boastful or annoying way

  • graced

    Word

    to honor an event or place by being present

  • shear

    Word

    to cut the wool off a sheep or other animal

  • planter

    Word

    a container used for growing plants

  • fives

    Word

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

  • sanity

    Word

    the state of being mentally healthy and able to think clearly and reasonably

  • go at

    Phrase

    to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • off the wagon

    Phrase

    to start doing a bad habit again after trying to stop, especially drinking alcohol

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • footing

    Word

    a secure place for your feet when standing or climbing

  • fling

    Word

    to throw something with a lot of force

  • alibi

    Word

    proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

  • forceful

    Word

    strong, direct, and effective

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • seduce

    Word

    to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

  • get the band back together

    Phrase

    to reunite a group, especially after a long time apart

  • knock back

    Phrase

    to cost someone a lot of money

  • amend

    Word

    to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

  • soaking

    Word

    completely wet

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • one and the same

    Phrase

    used to emphasize that two things are exactly the same

  • pooling

    Word

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

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • drinker

    Word

    a person who drinks alcohol, especially a lot of it

  • smoothing

    Word

    the process of making a surface or material smooth

  • recapture

    Word

    to get something back, especially by force or effort

  • vale

    Word

    a valley

  • big mouth

    Phrase

    a person who talks too much, especially by saying things that should be kept private

  • domino

    Word

    a small flat piece used in the game of dominoes, usually marked with dots

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • thundering

    Word

    making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

  • boxing glove

    Phrase

    A padded glove worn for boxing

  • hush

    Word

    to tell someone to be quiet

  • reunite

    Word

    to come together again after being apart

  • on the case

    Phrase

    actively dealing with something or working on it

  • as ever

    Phrase

    as usual; as always

  • wait out

    Phrase

    to wait until a difficult or unpleasant situation is over

  • record company

    Phrase

    a company that makes and sells music recordings

  • verge

    Word

    the edge or border of something

  • prone

    Word

    likely to experience something bad or unwanted

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • endemic

    Word

    naturally found only in one place or in one group

  • what do you say

    Phrase

    used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

  • get it together

    Phrase

    to start behaving in a more responsible and organized way

  • time line

    Phrase

    another spelling of timeline

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