Daily English 07.02.12

A : Do you remember Ben? I bumped into him this morning
B : That name rings a bell. Was he in our high school violin club?
A : Yeah, when I was in high school I had a crush on him.
B : Really? So did I. He is the cutest guy that I've ever met.

bump into = run into

A : What were you doing over the long-weekend?
B : I was... it's like .. hmmmm just cocooning at my room. Nothing particular.

A : Why is he so mopeing around?
B : He was just dumped!!

assume
=> to undertake or accept
=> The Deputy Minister will assume the duties of Minister until a replacement can be found.

bagel
=> a hard ring-shaped bread roll or bagel
=> The New World Bagel & Coffe Company employs approximately 10,000 workers in 450 bagel restraunts and coffe shops around the country.

band
=> a group of musicians who play music other than classical music.
=> The band is driving throught the street.

engagement
=> the act of engaging or state of being engaged
=> We hope that you will consider this invitation to join us on August 15. Please let us know as soon as possible whether you will accept this speaking engagement, so we can finalize our program.

corrective
=> haveing the effect of correting or adjusting
=> The engineering report concludes that corrective measures must be taken immediately.

embarrass
=> to make someone feel, or become anxious, self-conscious or ashamed
=> The situation embarrassed me.

fundamental
=> beig or involving basing facts or principles
=> That is a fundamental change in politics.

ecosystem
=> a system formed by the interaction of a organisms with their physical environment
=> Sharks are at the top of the marine food chain and play an important role in the ocean ecosystem.

installment
=> a single payment of a sequence which, in time, will complete full payment.
=> I bought a furniture in ten montly installments.