Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• in session: Actively meeting or conducting business.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
• request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• by reason of: Because of; due to a particular cause or reason.
• moving parts: Components of a machine or device that move to perform a function.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• a few moments: A short period of time
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
• take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• bear on: To have an influence or effect on something.
• on occasion: Sometimes, but not regularly.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• break with: To end a relationship or association.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• confide in: To tell someone secrets because you trust them.
• in retrospect: Thinking back on what happened
• at this juncture: At this particular moment or point in time.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• have to: Must do
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• mental: Concerning the mind
• deliberate: Carefully thought out in advance
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
• trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
• require: To demand that someone does something
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
• illness: Unhealthy condition of the mind or body
• responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
• technically: In an exact and particular manner
• honor: To fulfill an agreement
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
• attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• defense: Argument in support of something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• verdict: Jury or judges finding or decision as to guilt
• psychiatric: Concerning the treatment of the mind
• allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
• public: Owned by the government
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• point: An item to be discussed
• afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
• maternal: Of mothers or being a mother
• psychotic: Concerning or affected by psychosis; unbalanced
• judicial: Concerning the orders and laws of a court
• partial: Giving better treatment to one person than another
• commonwealth: Group of countries connected politically
• unable: Not being able to do something
• deliberation: Careful consideration, discussion or thought
• reed: Person's name
• courtroom: Room in which a law court sits
• manslaughter: Killing of a human being without intention
• deadlock: When a situation/argument cannot progress
• acquittal: A judgment saying someone is not guilty of a crime
• juror: Member of a jury
• criminally: In a way that cannot be justified; shamefully