Death in Paradise S7E1: English vocabulary

past tense and past participle of thumb through

to find and collect useful information from different sources

a baby carriage that you push along while walking

covered or treated with oil

careful skill in dealing with people or difficult situations without causing offense

extremely bad, unpleasant, or shocking

the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping

to carry or haul something, especially with effort

covered with scales or small scale-like pieces

a schedule showing who does a job and when

to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

more able or skilled than someone or something else

so silly or unreasonable that it seems ridiculous

to put handcuffs on someone

showing disrespect or contempt

flavored with curry

a clear liquid used to give wood a hard, shiny finish

to delay something until a later time

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

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

a small problem or difficulty that stops something from going smoothly

a woman who is engaged to be married

to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted or invited

an informal word for a man

a small spoon used for tea, coffee, or measuring small amounts

relating to parasites or to living off another organism

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

used in the phrase call it quits: to stop doing something or end a relationship or argument

nervous, tense, or easily annoyed

a state of uncertainty while you are waiting for a decision or result

causing emotional pain or upset

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the act of avoiding someone or something

the quality of being very formal and following rules of etiquette closely

a close friend or companion

an insulting remark about someone's mother

the act of moving along without using power

locked with a key

used to describe an animal that has been trained to be calm and easy to handle

temporary and improvised, used because the proper thing is not available

to make someone very interested or curious

to damage someone’s or something’s reputation

a noisy, confused disturbance

walk with long, confident steps

clear and easy to notice or feel

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

the life or world believed to exist after death

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

to speak to someone angrily because they did something wrong

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

to cut or tear something into small pieces

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

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

to indicate or suggest something

a setback or decline

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to act very carefully in a difficult or sensitive situation

a deep crack or split in something

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

to feel regret about something you did or about what happened

imagined rather than real

morally wrong or bad

the act of giving something to a person, group, or purpose

to throw something with a lot of force

to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

a situation that is extremely urgent or serious

to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way

a strong feeling of regret and guilt about something wrong you did

the act of fastening something with a screw

separated from the rest by cutting

to reach a decision or agreement

in a way that needs immediate action or attention

used to say that something is not surprising

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose