Star Trek S1E17: English vocabulary

the quality of thinking in a clear, logical way

the front edge of a step or stair

not moving or active

the act of entering again or returning to a place or situation

having the outer husk or shell removed

more able or skilled than someone or something else

attractively old-fashioned or unusual in a charming way

to have a close relationship or connection with something, often so that one changes when the other changes

to make a mistake or be wrong

the work of measuring land and recording its features, often for a map or building plan

relating to a galaxy or galaxies

to enjoy something very much

the light from a candle or candles

a pile of hay

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

to cover or treat something so that heat, sound, or electricity cannot pass through easily

move or make something move quickly around and around

not logical or reasonable

careful and persistent effort

a pipe or passage that carries water, gas, or wires from one place to another

better or more suitable than something else

the second sign of the zodiac, for people born roughly between April 20 and May 20

related to depression or showing signs of depression

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

the use or arrangement of instruments or equipment for a specific purpose, especially in science or engineering

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

causing trouble or interruption, especially in a class, meeting, or routine

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

an object that is thrown or fired through the air

smiled broadly and happily

the study of correct reasoning

in a clear, direct, and easy-to-understand way

in the proper or expected way; as required

to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

a junior officer in the navy or coast guard

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

one of four equal parts of a circle or space

serious danger, especially danger of death or injury

in a confident and courageous way

a sudden strong expression of emotion, especially anger

in a way that follows clear reasoning and makes sense

a person or vehicle that carries people or goods from one place to another

in a way that is complete and causes major change

the act of pulling something tight

A naval reply meaning yes, sir, or I understand and will obey

everyone in a ship's crew

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

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

the study of human societies, cultures, and how they develop

past tense and past participle of shoot

to start burning, or make something start burning

to officially choose someone for a job or role

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

a piece of rock or metal from space that lands on Earth

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

relating to the Earth or to things that live on it

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

visually attractive in a charming, old-fashioned, or unusual way

toward the back of a ship or aircraft

to record that you have started work or a shift

a feeling of hopelessness, often when you think a situation cannot improve

an instruction to your bank to pay a fixed amount of money regularly to another account

used to show strong agreement with a suggestion

a small but real chance of success in a difficult situation

very gradually; little by little

Used to say that something has gone wrong or that you have reached the limit of your patience

an official rule or law made by a city or local government

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

something that is not possible or not acceptable

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

very annoyed or bored because something has been happening for too long

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

a meeting that has been arranged for a particular time and place

to a very great degree; without limit

to repair something, especially by hand