English File Elementary "Lesson 11A" Vocabulary

in a manner that is capable of harming or injuring a person or destroying or damaging a thing

in a way that shows ease and skill in expressing thoughts clearly and smoothly

in a way that is right or satisfactory

in a way that produces a lot of noise or sound

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

in a solemn or grave manner, not joking or casual

in a courteous or respectful manner

without stress or strong emotion

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

to tell someone about the feelings or ideas that we have

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

to reach for something and hold it

to put clothes on oneself

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

to act in a particular way

to rub the surface of something, often using a brush or a piece of cloth, to make it bright, smooth, and shiny