Peaky Blinders S4E2: English vocabulary

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

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

a long-running bitter feud or revenge between people or families

a loop of rope or wire that tightens when pulled

thin and weak because it has too much water

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

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a former British coin worth 12 pence

a piece of clothing with trousers and a bib front, worn over a shirt for work or casual wear

a toilet

a boxing weight class between lightweight and middleweight

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

the work of making or altering clothes so they fit well

locked with a key

the act of pulling something tight

causing pity because something is sad, weak, or badly done

a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position

(of a place or situation) empty, cold, and without much hope or comfort

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

relating to Prussia or its people

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

A strong sexual desire for someone

clear and strong, and hard to ignore

a bet on the result of something

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

an organization that collects secret information for a government

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

to honor an event or place by being present

the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

(of clothes or a person) old, torn, and untidy

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

to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a state of confusion, disorder, or strong emotional upset

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to think carefully about someone or something before making a decision

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

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

separated from the rest by cutting

very likely to happen or succeed

not working because workers are protesting

used to say that the reason is unknown or not being stated

completely unconscious

for a very long time, or never

to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

suggesting that something bad, dangerous, or evil may happen

to think you are seeing something that is not really there

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

out of favor with someone; not liked by them

a group of wild boars

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

to joke or behave playfully

an extra period of play added at the end of a game when the score is tied

the area just outside a door, especially the step or small space in front of a house

without paying anything

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

friendly or helpful feelings that make people want to support or trust someone

away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

to transport goods by truck

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act

land covered with grass for animals to graze on

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

having many bends or turns

to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

to go into or through something, often with force or difficulty

open land with rough grass and low bushes, especially in Britain

to walk with short steps, dragging your feet a little

the perfect place or state of happiness and peace

as; in the same way that