Outlander S2E5: English vocabulary

to be suitable or appropriate for something

a boy or young man, especially in Scottish English

a soldier in a cavalry unit, especially in the past

to make someone feel sad

a thin, stiff piece of material used to support an injured bone or joint

strongly determined to do what you want, even if other people disagree

to surprise or amaze someone greatly

to hide something in your hand, especially secretly

calm confidence and self-control, especially in a difficult situation

to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

to make a light, sharp ringing sound

to value something very highly

to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

a girl or young woman, especially in Scottish English

a remark that suggests something indirectly, often something rude or sexual

a girl or young woman

different and moving in different directions

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the violent killing of many people

a dishonest or unpleasant person

a sweet fortified wine from the Madeira Islands

a woman who is believed to have magical powers

a group of families in ancient Rome who claimed the same ancestor

a liquid made by soaking herbs, fruit, or other plant material in water

to give someone a Christian name in a baptism ceremony

to make a mistake or be wrong

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence

pretty and attractive in a charming way

described by law as deserving punishment

to compete directly against someone, especially in a performance or contest

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

evil or like an evil spirit

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

great sadness or suffering

a pen made from a bird's feather

to break into small pieces or parts

a person who attacks someone physically

better or more suitable than something else

married

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

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

a feeling of liking or affection for someone or something

a serious infectious disease that was once common and often deadly, but has been wiped out by vaccination

the act of lending something to someone

giving a feeling that something bad is going to happen

used after a number to mean 'o'clock

extremely beautiful or impressive

locked with a key

a liquid drink used as a medicine or in magic

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

a polite or old-fashioned way to address a man

to make someone very interested or curious

a very strong, unpleasant smell

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

willing to do something or likely to agree to it

acting quickly without thinking about the results

careful because something may be dangerous or cause problems

relating to the Gaelic language or the Gaels

attractive, stylish, and confident

to move toward the same point or place

deserved or legally owned; having a valid claim to something

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

to keep something for yourself, especially unfairly

to honor an event or place by being present

looking or sounding like a king or queen; grand and dignified

to indicate or suggest something

greatest in amount, degree, or importance

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

one of the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to spread his teachings

to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks