Outlander S2E6: English vocabulary

in a worried or uneasy way

too quiet to hear

the spread of a disease from one person, animal, or place to another

to irritate or annoy someone

a soft, low, continuous sound

to give someone the right to have or do something

intense anger

hidden or expressed in a way that is not direct or obvious

showing that something is present or true, often in a way that is not obvious

a person whose religious beliefs are different from the official beliefs of a church

a girl or young woman, especially in Scottish English

strongly and publicly committed to a cause or campaign

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a sweet fortified wine from the Madeira Islands

a party where people wear masks and costumes

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

to breathe air out of your lungs

something that hides the truth or makes a situation seem better than it is

money paid to someone for loss, damage, or injury

the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

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

very exciting and able to make people feel enthusiastic

disagreement or lack of harmony between people or groups

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

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

a person who is not accepted by a group or society

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to pay attention to and follow advice, a warning, or a request

to put someone or something in danger

to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

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

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

a person who is not a member of the nobility

to sharpen a blade or tool

to walk or move in an unsteady way, as if you might fall

a person whose job is to carry out a death sentence

a person who manages or invests large amounts of money

a possible future event or situation that may happen but is not certain

something done to show regret for a wrong action, often as a religious duty

having spikes or sharp points

a state of constant change or movement

a very deep hole or empty space that seems to have no bottom

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

a small, raised bubble on the skin filled with liquid

to pull something off or out from where it grows or is attached

to stop someone from doing or achieving something

small or tiny

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

to stay somewhere longer than needed, often because you do not want to leave

a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position

to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

careful because something may be dangerous or cause problems

to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence

relating to the Gaelic language or the Gaels

the life or world believed to exist after death

boring because it takes too long or keeps repeating the same thing

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

the official in charge of a harbor

used to express anger, surprise, or strong emphasis

the authority to act or vote for someone else

a clear sign or example of something

to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

a man who belongs to the nobility

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to feel regret about something you did or about what happened

a person who helps sick people get better, especially outside regular medicine

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

in a weak or feeble way

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

connected with spiritual experiences or mysterious religious feelings

to cut something off or separate it by force

a position or style that is not extreme and is fairly ordinary

clothes, especially formal or stylish clothes

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking