Vocabulary - 5 ways to use the word 'stand' - Robin Hood part 1

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Hello, I'm Lizzie. Today's story is a famous legend about a so-called outlaw who likes
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to stand up for poor people. He lives deep in Sherwood Forest in England with his band
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of 'merry men'. Any ideas who this working-class hero might be?
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Yes, that's right, it's Robin Hood. Robin has a habit of stealing from the rich
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to give to the poor, but the Sheriff who takes money from the poor to fund his lavish lifestyle
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can't stand him. He thinks of him as a robber and wants to have him arrested on his wedding
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day of all days. Just as he is about to marry the beautiful Maid Marian.
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A fight breaks out, but the Sheriff's men don't stand a chance against the fit and strong
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Robin. He manages to escape and goes into hiding in the vast and dense Sherwood Forest.
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The hunt is then on find him. Robin lives out in the forest and as time
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passes, he meets various people such as Little John - who's not little at all. He's a good
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fighter and Robin invites him to join his group of men, who together stand for equality
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and fairness for everyone. They plan to steal money from the rich to help those who need
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it more. But, oh dear, Robin stands to lose his lovely
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Maid Marian... What's going to happen next?
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You'll have to wait until next time to find out if Robin finally gets his girl!
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