Doctor Who S11E7: English vocabulary

to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act

to officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable

mysterious or hard to understand

friendly teasing or joking talk

an ancient Hebrew unit of measure for liquids and dry goods, equal to about one gallon or 3.8 liters.

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

written or marked lightly with a pencil

the act of making an explosive device explode

an informal word for a man

relating to rhetoric, or the skill of speaking or writing effectively

aware of something and careful about it

the part of a flower that produces pollen

something that is similar to another thing and can be compared with it

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

to give something, especially time, money, or resources, to a particular purpose

special words and phrases used by a particular group, especially in a job or field

a machine with a moving belt that carries things from one place to another

to make something explode

to make something clean or pure

an insulting remark about someone's mother

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

to injure a joint by twisting it too hard

happening or done at the same time

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

a feeling of being annoyed or angry

to leave quickly; scram

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

to wear away or slowly destroy something over time

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

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

a country that is officially a republic and is described as belonging to the people

to be included in a particular category, law, or authority

in tennis, to win back a game after your opponent has broken your serve

the act of being dismissed from a job

to look at things in a relaxed, casual way, especially in a shop or online

to perform very well; to do something impressively

to make a hole wider by drilling or boring it

the act of putting things into a pile or piles

to officially choose someone for a job or role

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

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

failure to take proper care, especially when this causes harm or damage

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

to do something with full effort or confidence

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to rest so you can feel energetic again

to record that you have started work or a shift

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

boring because it involves the same actions or things again and again

the act of ending something, especially a job, contract, or agreement

the process of introducing someone to a new job, role, or organization

used to say that something is not surprising

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

a person or business that sells goods directly to customers

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

the act of making a calculation or estimate

wet, sticky dirt or mud

to lose your job because your employer dismisses you

in a basic or essential way

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a small container for carrying water or other drinks

used to say you have won or beaten someone

a question asked to make a point, not to get an answer

to boss someone around in a harsh or controlling way

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

the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

to make a place, event, or situation more lively and interesting

a small part of something that is left after the rest is gone

a dishonest or unprincipled person

not perfect; having faults or flaws

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned