Outlander S5E7: English vocabulary

the position or term of office of a governor

a boy or man who has a godparent

a sleeveless piece of clothing worn over a shirt, usually under a jacket

no; not so

something that is not important or valuable

a girl or young woman, especially in Scottish English

the loss of honor or respect

a young duck

the highest part of a horse's back, between the shoulders and the neck

to get off a train, bus, or other vehicle

having a saddle on it

a bloodsucking worm, or a person who takes advantage of others

in or into that place, thing, or document

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

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

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

the next day

very obvious and often shocking in a bad way

to formally ask an authority or organization for something

to break into small pieces or parts

speaking or showing the truth in a direct, honest way

very salty water, or water mixed with a lot of salt

aware of something and careful about it

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

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

a person who fights against a government or other authority, especially as part of an armed group

to light a fire or make something start burning

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

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

a formal title used for some important officials, such as ambassadors or governors

a small to medium-sized marsupial from Australia or New Guinea

giving someone or something close attention

to feel or express sadness or regret about something

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

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

a complaint about unfair treatment or a problem that someone thinks should be fixed

the life or world believed to exist after death

becoming weaker or less active

used to express anger, surprise, or strong emphasis

to get revenge on someone

to treat something as if it is not important or serious

past tense and past participle of shoot

to ask for information or details

cruel and unfair control by a ruler or government

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

a confident statement that something is true

the killing and wounding of many people, especially in war or violence

to record that you have started work or a shift

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

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a black powder used as an explosive, especially in old guns and fireworks

to gather or bring together

a small, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal that has broken off something larger

to speak to someone in a way that ignores their replies or feelings

a person who is stubborn and refuses to change their mind

the time when it starts to get dark in the evening

completely wet

if necessary

if necessary; if it becomes necessary

to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win

showing no kindness or sympathy

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a newspaper notice about someone's death, often with a short life story

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

a device that controls the flow or pressure of a liquid or gas

over the side of a boat or ship and into the water

the quality or level of someone's skill, ability, or character

an official public announcement

to end a romantic relationship with someone

a long-handled tool with two or more pointed prongs, used for lifting hay or straw

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

busy and not available

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

deserving praise, help, or respect

the act of making something stronger or more effective