In the long-running BBC television science fiction programme Doctor Who and related works, the term companion refers to a character who travels with, or shares the adventures of the Doctor. In most Doctor Who stories, the primary companion acts as an audience surrogate. He or she provides the lens through which the viewer is introduced to the series. The companion character, many times, furthers the story by asking questions and getting into trouble, or by helping, rescuing or challenging the Doctor. This designation is applied to a character by the shows producers, and appears in the BBCs promotional material and off-screen fictional terminology. Until the modern revival of the series in 2005, the term was rarely used on-screen. The Doctor also refers to the shows other leads as his friends or assistants; the British press have also used the latter term.
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RE: Companion
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the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
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RE: Recreational drug
a narcotic drug that is used only occasionally and is claimed to be nonaddictive
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RE: Lifeguard
an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
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have it off
Have it off is a colloquial phrase that is often associated with sexual activity or intercourse. It is not typically used in formal conversation due to its casual and informal nature. Please note that it is also a regional idiom, more commonly used in British English.
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mother-in-law's tongue
stemless plant having narrow rigid leaves often cultivated as a houseplant
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RE: Plimsoll line
A Plimsoll Line is a reference mark located on the hull of a ship that indicates the maximum depth to which the ship can be safely loaded, i.e., the maximum draft a ship can have, in various water types and temperatures. It ensures that the ship remains stable in the water and prevents it from being overloaded. The line is named after Samuel Plimsoll, a British politician who advocated for maritime safety.