Doctor Who S9E7: English vocabulary

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

a group of young animals born or hatched at the same time

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

the act of making an explosive device explode

making a long, sharp s sound

a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

something that clearly shows a quality, idea, or feeling

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

not willing to tell people things or share personal information

a small shapeless mass or lump

to give something a new name

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

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

in a way that is barely noticeable or easy to hear, see, or feel

to separate threads or fibers, or come apart into threads

an insulting remark about someone's mother

a strong fear or suspicion that other people are trying to harm you, often without a good reason

locked with a key

a book or list of important or famous people

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

to pull something off or out from where it grows or is attached

a person who is very skilled at something

a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position

a person who pretends to be someone else to trick people

home; to or at home

very clever and original; showing inventiveness

to talk in a casual, lively way

attractive, stylish, and confident

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

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

to honor an event or place by being present

to stop something before it is finished because of a problem

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

the top leaders of an organization, especially the military

to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight

the back part of a person's body, especially the buttocks

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

staying hidden or shut away in a place, often for safety or privacy

a fielding position in cricket near the boundary on the off side

a deep, low, continuous sound

something that protects people or things, or helps prevent harm or problems

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

a small, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal that has broken off something larger

not important or not worth much attention

used to say that something is not always easy or enjoyable

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule

a series of short, sharp sounds

kept secret or done in a hidden way

far away; at a great distance

the very large majority of people or things

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

a sudden, temporary increase in electrical voltage

causing worry, sadness, or pain

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

a cold-blooded animal with dry, scaly skin

from the very beginning

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to spread from one person to another, or through a group

to make a short, informal visit

to focus closely on a particular subject, detail, or image

a dishonest or unprincipled person

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

a person from Great Britain

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

the act of making something stronger or more effective

to send a quick message to someone

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

people who have little money or wealth

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

as; in the same way that

to break a rule, law, or agreement

moving forward quickly and forcefully

to make someone or something feel stronger, fresher, or more energetic

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower