Doctor Who S1E5: English vocabulary

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

a long spear with a barbed point, used for catching large sea animals

to move around in a busy, energetic way

to feel or show great joy

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

a cloud of gas and dust in space

making a long, sharp s sound

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

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

the process of spreading people or things over a wide area

a chemical salt or compound containing phosphate

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to pay attention to and follow advice, a warning, or a request

to give someone back their job, rank, or previous position

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

preserved in vinegar or salty water

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

to make something clean or pure

the act of moving along without using power

a friendly way to say that something has been done well

melted by heat and in a liquid state

at the moment something or someone is seen; immediately when seen

to cook something gently just below boiling point

the act of adding salt to food or water

the sound a dog makes

an affectionate way to address a woman

among ordinary people, especially in public life

a short public notice or ad that promotes a product, service, or event

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

a hormone that your body releases when you are stressed or excited

to talk in a casual, lively way

(of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

to take someone or something away secretly or as if by magic

used to say that something has completely disappeared or been destroyed

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

serious and formal in a way that shows respect or importance

moving quickly with light, springy steps

to resign from an important job or public position

happening one after another in order

very unpleasant-smelling

hard and dry, so it breaks or crumbles easily

all human beings considered together

separated from the rest by cutting

to make someone feel excited and eager

to make something last longer

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the process of making something smaller or tighter by pressing it together

not needed or useful anymore

far away; at a great distance

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to tell someone to be quiet

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

used to say that an attempt was not successful

to end a romantic relationship with someone

a code you use to open or log in to something

to stay through something unpleasant until it ends

a balloon that carries instruments to measure weather conditions

to endure or tolerate something difficult

to block a place so that people cannot enter or leave

wet, soft ground that feels spongy underfoot

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

A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

to use your authority to cancel or ignore a decision

to count backward to a time or event

to find and use courage, strength, or energy that you need

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to think about the past, or about what happened before