Vocabulary
- go to jail: To be sent to prison as a punishment for committing a crime.
- have to: Must do
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- serve time: To spend time in prison as a punishment for a crime
- in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- go to prison: To be incarcerated in a penal institution as a consequence of committing a crime.
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- word up: An expression of agreement or acknowledgement.
- drawing in: To attract or entice someone or something.
- jail time: A period of imprisonment in a jail or prison.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- get a look: To have the opportunity to see something.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- on the hook: Responsible or liable for something, often a debt or mistake.
- let out: To allow a person, animal to leave the room, house
- write up: To make a written record of (a study, etc.)
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- going on: To continue doing something
- throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
- hold your horses: To wait and be patient; to not be so fast or impulsive.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at least: As a minimum
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
- appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- innocent: Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- criminal: Involving illegal activity; relating to crime
- judgment: Opinion that is made after careful consideration
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Real English: What you need to know if you're going to court
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Ming Mei posted on 2016/01/24Ever wondered what happens in a courtroom or how to talk about legal matters in English? This video breaks down essential court vocabulary and trial procedures, even highlighting some cool US and Canada differences! You'll pick up tons of useful legal terms and gain confidence in understanding this complex topic.
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