Doctor Who S1E11: English vocabulary

a remark that suggests something indirectly, often something rude or sexual

the amount of acid in something

to put handcuffs on someone

a party where people wear masks and costumes

showing a desire to help other people, especially by giving money or time to good causes

to breathe air out of your lungs

a cloth used to wrap a dead body before burial

the state of being controlled by someone else, especially as a slave

to run faster than someone or something, or to escape by running

used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

a long, pointed tooth that sticks out of the mouth of some animals, such as elephants or walruses

a large, destructive fire

a heavy knife with a broad blade, used for chopping meat or bones

a person whose job is to carry out a death sentence

a sudden wish to do something, often without planning it

a black-and-white bird with a long tail and a noisy call

a unit for measuring electric voltage

to feel or express sadness or regret about something

melted by heat and in a liquid state

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a military command to hold a rifle upright in front of the body as a salute

a cheerful way of saying that it is time to start something

a small lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

the act of adding salt to food or water

to shake slightly because you are cold, scared, or excited

the act of keeping something dangerous, unwanted, or spreading under control

extremely good, impressive, or surprising

to force someone to leave a home or property, usually by legal action

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

to dance in a lively, energetic way

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

a poisonous liquid or substance that some animals inject with a bite or sting

the process of forming scars as a wound heals

to rebel against authority or start a revolt

a small religious group with beliefs that differ from a larger religion

to officially choose someone for a job or role

a deep crack or split in something

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

the act of stopping or controlling something, especially forcefully or by authority

to land or settle lightly on something

a raised mark or ridge on skin or on a surface, often caused by pressure or a blow

to make a deal, victory, or result certain

a control that changes the speed or power of an engine

an official newspaper that publishes government notices and legal information

a deep, low, continuous sound

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

food; especially simple, ordinary food

completely wet

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

to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

exactly in the middle of something; right in the center

goods bought now and paid for later

tasting or smelling like cheese

a punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

a longer route taken to avoid a problem or to go somewhere else first

far away; at a great distance

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

no longer as strong, active, or effective as before

a group of wild boars

making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

very informal words and expressions used in speech, especially by a particular group

the mass murder of Jews by the Nazis during World War II

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

to leave with something that does not belong to you, usually by stealing it

a phone feature that lets you call a number by pressing one button or a few keys

the part of a system, group, or plan that is most likely to fail

the duty of a citizen to take part in public life and follow civic responsibilities

to keep asking someone to do something in an annoying way