Doctor Who S11E3: English vocabulary

a dog that is not a pure breed

very high and sharp in sound

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

to push or touch someone or something gently

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

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

a mass of air or water that spins around very fast

to take the place of something or someone

a loop of rope or wire that tightens when pulled

to exchange goods or services for other goods or services instead of money

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

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

to keep several things going at the same time by managing them carefully

to give someone a different job, role, or place to work

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

something that is different from what is normal or expected

the sides of the face below the eyes

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

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

an event where people buy tickets for a chance to win prizes

a very fast marching pace

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a rough calculation or guess of the size, amount, or cost of something

the number of miles a vehicle has traveled

left after most of something has gone or been used

a person who pretends to be someone else to trick people

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

to move toward the same point or place

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

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

to rebel against authority or start a revolt

the act of moving something on wheels

a setback or decline

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

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to land or settle lightly on something

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

the deliberate damaging or destroying of property

the practice of keeping people or things separate from others

a social and political movement in the US that fought racial segregation and discrimination

to make a list, report, or book by gathering information from different sources

a legal right that protects a person's freedom and equal treatment

to keep thinking about the past instead of moving on

almost; very nearly

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

the main stem of a plant

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

relating to nerves or the nervous system

the act of making a calculation or estimate

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

the act of moving something from its usual place or position

used to give a reason or explanation

to laugh quietly

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

relating to time

giving people hope, confidence, or motivation

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

an informal, mildly disapproving word for a good-looking young man, especially one who seems vain or too concerned with his appearance

to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away

the process of finding out what customers want and what they buy

likely to experience something bad or unwanted

to listen secretly to a conversation or broadcast

a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle

showing a lack of respect; rude or impolite

the idea of traveling to the past or future

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

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

to give someone or something the name of another person or thing, usually to honor them

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

to refuse to buy from, use, or support a person, company, or country as a protest

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

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks