Peaky Blinders S4E4: English vocabulary

the spiral grooves inside a gun barrel that make a bullet spin

a period of strict economic control and reduced government spending

showing strong determination and not giving up

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the act of completely getting rid of something, especially a disease or problem

to encourage people to act violently or unlawfully

a fast way of moving that a horse uses, with all four feet off the ground at times

to breathe air out of your lungs

a young horse

running away suddenly and quickly

a small cup with a handle, used for tea or other hot drinks

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

a young female horse

to make someone feel extreme fear

a person who sells things in the street or from a cart

a place where dead bodies are kept and prepared for burial or cremation

to move lightly and quickly, or to flap gently

an evergreen bush or small tree with berries used for flavoring and decoration

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

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

the police force in a particular area

an informal word for a man

to fight or struggle in a rough, confused way

to move in a circular or spiraling motion

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

sincere regret for something wrong you have done

a small bird with dark, shiny feathers that often flies in large groups

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the act of avoiding someone or something

the act of insisting on something, or the fact that someone keeps insisting

a boxing weight class between lightweight and middleweight

an insulting remark about someone's mother

allowed or prepared according to Jewish religious dietary laws

moving with quick, light jumps

not able to be cured

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

to free someone from prison, slavery, or control

something used to trick or attract someone or something

extremely large, strong, or powerful

likely to happen soon or already planned

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

relating to Sicily or its people

used to tell someone very rudely to go away

a formal title used when referring to a queen

walk heavily or noisily

a small bird in the tit family

to settle a dispute by fighting or competing until one side wins

somewhat fat or heavy in build

to honor an event or place by being present

the act of being dismissed from a job

to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

to indicate or suggest something

a feeling of sadness, often without a clear reason

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to cause someone to suffer something unpleasant or painful

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

grain, usually barley, that has been soaked and allowed to sprout, used in brewing

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

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

swear words or other offensive words

used to say that something is not believable

to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person who drinks alcohol, especially a lot of it

far away; at a great distance

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

Used to show strong agreement or approval