Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
• on the run: Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
• fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
• by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• stop off: To visit a place briefly during a journey.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
• withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
• driven by greed: Motivated or controlled by an excessive desire for wealth or material possessions.
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• sentenced to life: To be given a punishment of imprisonment for the rest of one's life.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• walk back: To retract or reverse a previous statement or position.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• going on: To continue doing something
• ring a bell: To sound familiar; to vaguely remember something.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
• substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
• sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
• guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
• dump: To end a romantic relationship
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• degree: Amount or extent of something
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• lure: Appealing quality that attracts people
• leave: To go away from; depart
• crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
• prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
• violence: Strong physical force of nature
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• withdraw: To take money out of a bank account
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
• marijuana: Illegal drug that is made from hemp
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• fantasy: Something imagined and very different from reality
• steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
• stern: Being very severe, strict, or serious
• confess: To admit that you did something wrong
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• murder: Something that is difficult or painful to do
• stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
• convict: Person in prison
• betrayal: Act of giving knowledge or information to an enemy
• repeatedly: (Said, done) many times; over and over
• truth: Real facts about something
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
• group: Two or more musicians who play music together
• cover: To record a different version of another song
• slender: Being small or almost insufficient in amount
• childhood: The time when you are a child
• robbery: Crime of stealing; an act of robbing
• plead: To ask or beg for something in an urgent way
• recover: To return to a prior normal condition
• bob: To move up and down repeatedly
• involvement: Act or process of joining in a particular activity
• neighbor: Person who lives, or is near, you
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• motive: A reason for doing something
• wedding: To combine and join two things together as one
• geyser: A natural hot water fountain
• bobby: Police officer (UK slang)
• eddy: Circular movement of water or air