Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• have to: Must do
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• at least: As a minimum
• plea deal: An agreement in a criminal case between the prosecutor and defendant whereby the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a particular charge in return for some concession from the prosecutor.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• going on: To continue doing something
• behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
• blow up: To suddenly become angry
• hang out: To spend time with your friends
• in the works: Being planned or prepared; in progress.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• against time: Working under pressure to meet a deadline; in a race to finish something quickly.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• other places: Different locations or areas
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• humanly possible: Within the limits of what a person can achieve.
• in terms of
• emergency response: The actions taken to deal with an unexpected and dangerous event.
• ask for help: To request assistance or support.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• minute to minute: Changing or progressing very rapidly; constantly updated.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• push through: To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• deal with
• further out: At a greater distance; more distant.
• move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
• live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
• concern about: To worry about something.
• on edge: Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• at gunpoint: Forced or threatened with a gun.
• update on: To provide the latest information about something.
• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• such as: For example; like
• go on: To continue doing something
• report out: To formally announce or present findings or results.
• cut back: To use less of something
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
• come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• du jour: As made or served on a particular day; fashionable or popular at the moment.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• money talks: Money has great influence or power.
• hike out: To go on a long walk or trek, usually outdoors.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• build out: To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• things change: Circumstances or situations do not remain constant; they evolve or transform over time.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• in a row: One after another without a break.
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• sit out: To refrain from participating in something.
• shake off: To free yourself of something, e.g. fear or a cold
• stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
• therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
• scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• military: Army or armed forces
• condition: To improve something to make it better
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• debris: Remains of something broken or destroyed
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• agency: Business that provides some service for others
• autism: Disorder that prevents normal communication
• allegedly: According to what has been alleged
• rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
• defense: Argument in support of something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
• active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• accuse: To claim that someone has done something wrong
• alive: Living; not dead
• medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
• glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
• supervisor: Someone in charge of a task, place, or person
• heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
• rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
• jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
• part: Division of a book
• burn: To destroy with fire
• area: Amount of measured space
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
• plea: Response given by a person charged with a crime
• tornado: Violent storm with strong winds
• wave: Movement of sound, air or energy
• hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
• beaver: Small furry animal that builds things
• airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off