Outlander S4E4: English vocabulary

a person from the Scottish Highlands

to hide something in your hand, especially secretly

to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

deserving praise or approval

in a warm, friendly, and enthusiastic way

extreme cruelty or violence

the ability to stay brave and strong during pain, difficulty, or suffering

to spend the winter asleep or inactive

very beautiful, impressive, or delightful

the quality of being evil or morally wrong

to drink something in small amounts

a girl or young woman, especially in Scottish English

often; many times

to put something on a shelf

a dirty mark or smear

more able or skilled than someone or something else

polite and respectful toward other people

dried meat, usually beef, eaten as a snack

the raised area in front of a fireplace

causing a lot of pain or suffering

to make someone legally or morally required to do something

to make something seem to appear from nowhere, often by using imagination or magic

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

to lift or move something heavy with a lot of effort

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

a plant with a strong, fresh smell and taste, used in food and drinks

to know or guess that something will happen before it happens

very bright and full of light

making someone feel less hopeful or confident

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

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

the dead body of an animal

to force someone to leave a place, country, or group

making quick, sharp movements

a small room or cupboard used for storing food and kitchen items

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

moving with quick, light jumps

not neat or organized; messy

the distant past

similar in character, type, or quality

considered rude, offensive, or sexually inappropriate

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

showing care and thought for other people's feelings and needs

to fail badly or be a complete flop

a man or boy

moving or walking with quick, light steps

the act of adding salt to food or water

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

a gray-brown North American animal with a black face mask and a ringed tail

careful because something may be dangerous or cause problems

the activity of making clothes or other items by looping yarn with needles

to humble yourself before someone, especially by asking for help or mercy

to become annoyed or alarmed

to look at something with attention or wonder

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

to indicate or suggest something

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

concerned with everyday life, money, and practical matters rather than religion or spiritual things

to lead a group, team, or project

a person who is thought of as uncivilized or cruel

to take things out of a bag, box, or other container

a person who helps sick people get better, especially outside regular medicine

in a way that shows strong love or care

to record that you have started work or a shift

to hold on tightly to someone or something

the act of leaving someone or ending a relationship or meeting

a person who moves to a new place and starts living there

a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to think that something is probably true or will happen

used to add something you have just realized or remembered

an enemy or opponent

the act of making a calculation or estimate

not honest; likely to lie, cheat, or trick people

open refusal to obey or accept authority