Doctor Who S2E2: English vocabulary

a state of being confused, stunned, or unable to think clearly

to make a dull, heavy sound

wild and not tame, especially after living with people before

a clear liquid used to give wood a hard, shiny finish

from this time on; from now on

a serious illness that can affect many parts of the body

the ability to think of clever, original solutions

a plant that grows on trees and has white berries, often used as a Christmas decoration

speech or an act that shows disrespect for God or sacred things

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

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

a barrier built quickly to block a road, door, or area

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

a senior university official who helps manage academic affairs

the scientific study of animals

a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

to force someone to leave a place, country, or group

a person who builds or repairs thatched roofs

British slang for a pound sterling

to have or show a bad opinion of something

a solid shape with flat sides, often used to split light into colors

to eat something very quickly and eagerly

used to ask someone to explain something, often with sarcasm or disbelief

to complain in a high, annoying voice

the sound an owl makes

used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or are completely serious

willing to do something or likely to agree to it

to fall forward and land face first

to continue to exist or be remembered

a formal title used when referring to a queen

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

simple and charming in a country style

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

to indicate or suggest something

to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

past tense and past participle of shoot

to officially choose someone for a job or role

strong, active, and full of energy

the process of preparing land for growing crops or plants

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

a house, especially a farmhouse, with its outbuildings and land

a belief that something bad will happen or that certain actions or events can bring good or bad luck

an exclamation used to show laughter, surprise, or mockery

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

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

traditional stories, beliefs, and customs of a community

from an unexpected place, source, or time

the time when it starts to get dark in the evening

to make a long, loud, sad cry

becoming more mature and fully developed

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to show approval by clapping

a circle or chain of flowers, leaves, or other decorations used as a decoration or worn on the head

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

to give someone or something an unofficial name or title

a group of wild boars

a mythical person who changes into a wolf, usually at full moon

familiar with something because you know it well

sharp, cold, or harsh in a way that feels like it bites

to make someone feel happy or entertained

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

the act of putting things into bags or packages

comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset

to move from one place to another, often over a long distance or at certain times of the year

to eat dinner, especially in a formal or restaurant setting

to tear something into pieces or badly damage it

to shout something loudly

you; used as the object of a verb or preposition in older or religious English

to look at someone or something for a long time, often with strong interest or emotion

having many small holes or dents on the surface

having many bends or turns

slightly strange or unusual in a way that is interesting or amusing

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

having unlimited power or great power