tarpaulin
a large waterproof sheet used to cover or protect something
Episode vocabulary
Doctor Who S1E9: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 9Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
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boll
a rounded seed pod of a cotton or flax plant
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
mauve
a pale purple color
asphyxiation
the condition of not getting enough oxygen, which can cause unconsciousness or death
clatter
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
serenade
a piece of music played or sung for someone, often in a romantic setting
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
tether
a rope or chain used to tie an animal so it cannot move far
vortex
a mass of air or water that spins around very fast
squeak
to make a short, high-pitched sound
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chime
the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes
psychics
people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future
ballooned
to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost
barrage
a sudden heavy attack with guns, shells, or other weapons
barbed
having sharp points that can hurt or catch on things
feeding frenzy
a sudden, aggressive rush by many people to get something limited
salting
the act of adding salt to food or water
universally
in a way that is true or accepted everywhere, or by everyone
morning after
the day after a night of heavy drinking, when you feel hungover
try me
used to challenge someone to try something, especially a fight or argument
frenzy
a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity
beaming
smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement