Doctor Who S2E7: English vocabulary

to reach a conclusion by thinking carefully about the facts

the large group of bones at the bottom of the spine, between the hips

a black-and-white bird with a long tail and a noisy call

British slang for a pound sterling

an insulting remark about someone's mother

locked with a key

the act of gathering a crop from the fields

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

the work or influence of people, especially when something is not natural

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

only just; almost not

left after most of something has gone or been used

likely to happen soon or already planned

a formal title used when referring to a queen

to not do what a person, rule, or order says

becoming weaker or less active

to attack someone suddenly and aggressively, with words or physically

a clear sign or example of something

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

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

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

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

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

burning very brightly and strongly

imagined rather than real

the capital city of Syria

a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

to record that you have started work or a shift

to work very hard and with a lot of energy

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

the work of cleaning, cooking, and other jobs around the home

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

relating to nerves or the nervous system

a series of short, sharp sounds

to a very bad or unpleasant degree

a group of wild boars

a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often with a river running through it

to tell someone to be quiet

used to say that something should have happened earlier

to end a romantic relationship with someone

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

relating to the New Age movement and its spiritual ideas

a video made at home by a non-professional

a small sweet cake, usually baked in a cup-shaped mold

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

to get energy, excitement, or motivation from something or someone

to talk for a long time in a boring way

a person who installs, repairs, or maintains electrical wiring and equipment

deserving praise, help, or respect

having many small holes or dents on the surface

a fixed amount of food, fuel, or other supplies given to each person, especially in a shortage

as; in the same way that

to burn or shine with a sudden bright light

to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

showing love for and support of your country

having a collar

make something false or copied in order to trick people

a dog used for hunting, often with long ears and a strong sense of smell

very; extremely

to pass something from one person to another in a group

to teach someone how to do something or how to behave

to tell someone that you are happy about their success or good luck

at any time, without stopping, both day and night

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

a very large, bright fire

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

clear and obvious

a casual way to say goodbye

used to get someone's attention before saying something

a television, especially the physical unit

stopped and unable to continue moving or working

immediately; without waiting

having a ring or rings around it