Vocabulary

• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
• only time will tell: The result or truth will be known in the future.
• time will tell: The future will reveal the answer or outcome.
• have to: Must do
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• from power: To lose control or position of authority.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• reveal: To show something that was hidden before
• poverty: State of being poor
• reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
• estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
• board: Surface for posting or showing information
• capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
• rewind: To make something go backwards
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
• corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
• serve: To act in a particular position or office
• flee: To leave somewhere urgently, to avoid danger
• scope: Opportunity for action or thought
• wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
• fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
• crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
• extravagant: Going beyond what is normal or proper
• astounding: To surprise someone greatly
• transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
• century: Period of 100 years
• scandal: Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
• manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
• corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
• public: Owned by the government
• steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
• own: To have something as your property
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• precedent: A similar action happening before now
• rogue: Being corrupt, dangerous, or uncontrollable
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• hedge: To select words to avoid saying something directly
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• dictator: Ruler who decides everything, and enforces it
• prolific: Producing something in large quantities
• convict: Person in prison
• dynasty: Family that controls a country for a long time
• crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
• jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
• extensively: Very much or often; to a large degree
• crook: A criminal or thief; dishonest person
• thirst: Powerful desire or need for e.g. knowledge
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• normalize: To make something normal or regular
• warren: Large network of connecting rabbit burrows
• tweed: Tough woven fabric used especially for jackets