Outlander S3E6: English vocabulary

the act of hiding something so it is not easily seen or detected

old; used in Scottish English

speech or actions that encourage people to rebel against a government

an act of breaking a law, rule, or moral code

clean something with a sponge

something that is not important or valuable

the process of coloring fabric or other materials

a wild party with a lot of drinking and sexual activity

a girl or young woman, especially in Scottish English

more able or skilled than someone or something else

serious, sad, and not cheerful

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

pretty and attractive in a charming way

to put something neatly into a space or container

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

mocking or insulting speech or behavior that shows contempt

aware of something and careful about it

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a type of brandy made in the Cognac region of France

married

a book or system for recording financial accounts

the ropes, wires, and chains that support a ship's masts and sails

to make someone feel happier, more hopeful, or more confident

the beginning of something

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

the act of moving along without using power

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

only just; almost not

a very strong, unpleasant smell

a place where people pay for sex

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

to fill someone with delight or strong pleasure

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

a ghostly woman said to appear in white clothes

the crime of attacking and robbing ships at sea

a person who controls prostitutes and takes money from them

relating to the Gaelic language or the Gaels

attractive, stylish, and confident

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

a violin, especially one used in folk music

full of smoke

to indicate or suggest something

to include a possible future cost or risk in a price or estimate

to start burning, or make something start burning

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

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

an insulting word for a cruel or unpleasant person

morally wrong or bad

to record that you have started work or a shift

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

a sofa that can be turned into a bed

completely wet

used to say that something is not believable

to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to become weaker, less effective, or less sharp

a picture, statue, or description that looks like a person or thing

rough, with large pieces or particles

to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed

to get married

a wild plant with sharp spines and purple or pink flowers

a large island in eastern Canada

a group of wild boars

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

a short, relaxed walk

as usual; as always

the night when a married couple first sleep together

to create or produce something using a particular material or method

a machine used for printing books, newspapers, or pictures

someone who seems able to know what other people are thinking

an unfairly high price

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

a small task you have to do regularly, especially around the house

a small booklet or leaflet about one subject

a person who is lazy and avoids work

the activity of riding a bicycle