Doctor Who S1E2: English vocabulary

holding something gently and protectively

a dog that is not a pure breed

stiff, formal, and a little old-fashioned

the act of making a sound or device silent

showing disrespect or contempt

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence

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

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

a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

to move lightly and quickly, or to flap gently

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

to get off a ship, plane, or other vehicle

to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted or invited

to make a short, high-pitched sound

a woman who lives with a man and has a lower legal or social status than his wife or wives

a slight shaking movement

a small fault or problem in a machine, computer, or system

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

people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future

a very large crowd or group of people

a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

a short rest or something, especially food or drink, that helps you feel better or more energetic

a large bird that cannot fly, with a long neck and long legs

to enter a place, organization, or group secretly in order to get information or cause harm

British slang for a pound sterling

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

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

the act of sealing a hole or gap

violent, uneven movement in air or water that can shake a plane or boat

to make it possible for something to happen

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

to look at something with attention or wonder

to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

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

to mix with other people in a friendly way

used to say that something seems true or reasonable at first, but may not be when you look more closely

very much; used to emphasize a strong feeling or state

to officially choose someone for a job or role

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

relating to the body; physical

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to move around within a system or area, or make something do this

existing as a natural part of something

the quality of being rare or unusual

to hold on tightly to someone or something

the liquid in your mouth that helps you chew and swallow food

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

used to tell someone that their behavior is shameful or unacceptable

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to make something white or lighter using a chemical process

a small thin branch from a tree or bush

wet, sticky dirt or mud

Used to show strong agreement or approval

a lawyer in England and Wales who gives legal advice and prepares cases

a group of wild boars

a large piece of ice floating in the sea, broken off from a glacier or ice sheet

relating to ships, sailors, or sea travel

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

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

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

as usual; as always

to invent or come up with something in your mind

a platform high up in a building where people can look out at the view

to make someone feel less worried, afraid, or uncertain

at the very last possible moment before something happens

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to include something as part of a design, plan, or system

to officially connect a person or group with a larger organization

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding

your family background and the people you come from

covered with small dots or spots

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things