Death in Paradise S10E1: English vocabulary

the process of extracting metal from ore by heating it

the front edge of a step or stair

giving someone special treatment or an advantage

calm and not showing much emotion, even in difficult situations

not friendly or involved with other people; distant and reserved

to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops

to search a place or container quickly and in a messy way

to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

to make a substance or place dirty or unsafe by adding harmful material

the act of choking someone by pressing on the throat or neck

to make a short, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise

moving from place to place, especially as part of a job

to scratch or feel around for something with your fingers

to put something on a shelf

to send out liquid in a sudden flow or stream

to read something wrongly or understand it in the wrong way

becoming sour, spoiled, or unpleasant

the activity of catching crabs

in a way that relates to the mind, thinking, or intelligence

relating to conversation; natural and relaxed in speech

a tiny cell that a plant, fungus, or some bacteria uses to reproduce

reliable and always there when you need it

a book or set of books that gives information on many subjects

used to refer to other similar things or items not named

mysterious or hard to understand

very exciting and able to make people feel enthusiastic

to lift or move something heavy with a lot of effort

good for your health and well-being

having false beliefs that are not based in reality

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

a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

the quality of not paying enough attention or being careful

a person trained to help women during childbirth

caring more about other people than about yourself

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to make it harder for something to happen or continue

a doctor who examines body tissue and samples to find the cause of disease or death

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

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

a large, destructive fire

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, especially a sport, hobby, or cause

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, or toys

locked with a key

trying to control or influence people in a dishonest way for your own benefit

for the near future; for a period that is likely to continue

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a book of recipes and cooking tips

home; to or at home

the distance from one side of something to the other; width

fair and not influenced by personal feelings or sides

very clever and original; showing inventiveness

lasting or appealing across different times and styles; not easily dated

attractive, stylish, and confident

the life or world believed to exist after death

to continue to exist or be remembered

to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen

to wait for someone in order to surprise or attack them

the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

the act of being dismissed from a job

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

to indicate or suggest something

to lower a mortgage interest rate by paying extra money upfront

based on personal feelings, opinions, or tastes rather than facts

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

suggesting something you remember from the past

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

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

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

so attractive or appealing that it is hard to resist

relating to Siberia

to wake someone or something up, or make them more active or alert

not deep or detailed enough

a breed of cat with a short coat and spotted or marbled markings