Outlander S2E4: English vocabulary

a witty or pithy remark

an unmarried woman, especially one considered unlikely to marry

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

a light tapping or rustling sound

a person who breeds and cares for animals

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

to officially cancel a law, agreement, or decision

to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset

the ability to speak or write in a fluent, persuasive way

likely to change suddenly and not be reliable

to sell something for less than a competitor

a soft, low, continuous sound

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

intense anger

to make a light, sharp ringing sound

a word game where you guess letters before the drawing is completed

a person sent to represent someone or carry out a special mission

the farthest point or outer edge of something

to value something very highly

too interested in other people's private matters

something that is not important or valuable

to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

a girl or young woman, especially in Scottish English

to make a dull, heavy sound

very unpleasant, ugly, or frightening

serious, sad, and not cheerful

to breathe air out of your lungs

a person who steals from people's pockets or bags in public places

a member of a people from southern Africa

showing that you want something done and will not easily accept no

a polite title used after a man's name, especially in formal letters

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

a stitch used to close a wound or surgical cut

a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

having false beliefs that are not based in reality

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

to reduce or cancel the effect of something by acting against it

a room or building where weapons are kept

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

small bits or pieces left after something has been scraped away

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a smooth substance that you rub on the skin to treat or protect it

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

a woman or girl with dark brown hair

the hard foot of an animal such as a horse, deer, or cow

married

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

making someone feel less hopeful or confident

to a very great degree; extremely

to find out something for certain

to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

having plenty of space, light, and fresh air

to make the soft sound that a pigeon or dove makes

a person whose job is to carry out a death sentence

to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

a former British coin worth 12 pence

giving a feeling that something bad is going to happen

the quality of being graceful, stylish, and simple in a pleasing way

to force someone to leave a place, country, or group

gloomy, dull, and unpleasant

to try to sell or promote something, often in a pushy way

a chess piece that can move any number of squares in a straight line

helpful and willing to make things easier for other people

moving with quick, light jumps

to mention or use something as support for an argument or action

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

making you feel calm and relaxed

used to strongly agree that something is obviously true or expected

to make someone very interested or curious

small or tiny

to make someone less likely to do something by making it seem difficult, risky, or unpleasant

having raised ridges or lines

moving or walking with quick, light steps

one of the hard joints in the middle of your fingers

A naval reply meaning yes, sir, or I understand and will obey