Midsomer Murders S11E1: English vocabulary

the area around the buildings on a farm

a black water bird with a white bill and forehead

a crazy or strange person

to beat someone with a whip or stick as punishment

to hit a ball before it bounces

intelligence or wisdom

to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult

to complain quietly in an annoyed way

the soft, repeated sound birds make

something very large and ugly, especially a building

to make a loud cry like an elephant

to make something by mixing different ingredients

the use of force or pressure to get something

a small mark or flaw that spoils the look of something

to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech

a device used to set off an explosive charge

the front edge of a step or stair

in a sideways direction

difficult to control or predict because of stubborn or unusual behavior

a person's family background or ancestry

in a warm, friendly, and enthusiastic way

loyal, dependable, and hardworking

physical or mental effort

showing that something is present or true, often in a way that is not obvious

feeling or showing gentle sadness

to make a loud, sharp metallic sound

to turn or move suddenly to one side to avoid something

a large water bird that lives on lakes and has a loud, eerie call

good at noticing and understanding things quickly

present or found almost everywhere

to make a deep, hoarse sound, like a frog or a crow

an annoying or unpleasant person

unpleasant, offensive, or likely to cause dislike

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

a hard shiny coating used to protect wood, metal, or other surfaces

a style of haircut with lots of layers and a messy, shaggy look

very unpleasant, ugly, or frightening

to throw or hit someone or something with a lot of small objects

the back part of a gun where the cartridge is loaded

too pleased with yourself and your achievements

the act of leaving a person, group, or organization without permission or support

not important or powerful; low in rank or status

something you do or buy for pleasure, especially when it is a little extravagant

a loud, sharp cry

a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

having a saddle on it

a sharp point or projection, especially on a tool or piece of metal

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

a rude word for the buttocks

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

pretending to be shy or modest in a way that is meant to attract attention

the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

to make a series of short, sharp, snapping sounds

a strong liking for something, or a tendency to do something often

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way

to block a pipe, drain, or other passage so that nothing can flow through it

a man who behaves badly and dishonorably, especially toward women

based on guesses or not certain

to make a short, sharp sound, especially with a horn or whistle

moving very fast in a gallop

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

a large French country house or castle

money or property a bride brings to a marriage, usually given to the husband or his family

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

a person who repairs shoes for a living

a long-running bitter feud or revenge between people or families

used to show sadness, regret, or disappointment

in a way that uses electricity or is powered by electricity

the process or result of combining two or more things into one

very disgusting or unpleasant

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

relating to a regiment

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes