Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
• in plain sight: Easily visible; not hidden.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
• in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
• at the outset: At the very beginning; from the start.
• run down: To be in a bad condition
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• box in: To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• next to: Being located along side another
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• have it off: To engage in sexual intercourse.
• in motion: Moving; not stationary.
• halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
• aside from
• with regards to: Concerning; relating to; about.
• screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
• walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• get down on: To criticize or disapprove of someone or something.
• sum up
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• on bail: Released from custody by paying a sum guaranteeing court appearance.
• highly unlikely: Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.
• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• get at: To criticize someone, often personally
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• in contempt: Showing disrespect or disobedience to authority.
• go to jail: To be sent to prison as a punishment for committing a crime.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• allow for: To take into consideration
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
• at least: As a minimum
• hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
• look back: To think about past events
• going on: To continue doing something
• set forth: To explain; present a plan; express in words
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
• sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
• trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
• guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
• huge: Very very large
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
• account: An advantage
• inappropriate: Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
• witness: To see the signing of an official document
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
• conviction: Act of finding someone guilty of a crime
• honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• defense: Argument in support of something
• documentary: Supported by written evidence
• investigation: Search for information about something
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• verdict: Jury or judges finding or decision as to guilt
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
• persona: Personality that you project in public
• temper: An angry mood or fit; temperament
• testimony: Public statement of personal religious experiences
• allegation: Accusation against someone (often in court)
• jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
• rape: To force someone to have sex against their will
• crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
• consensual: (E.g. of sex) being agreed to by those concerned
• acquit: To perform or behave well, badly
• lawyer: Professional who helps people with the law
• courtroom: Room in which a law court sits