acted
verb · Intermediate
The past form of act: did something, performed a role, or behaved in a certain way.
Example
She acted bravely during the emergency.
In this video: they way I acted.
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Hey guys, so today I'm going to be addressing Saving Marina Joyce.
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I want to tell you how I was feeling during the situation.
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I can see now that I'd changed in a way that was noticeable to you all.
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I did change gradually and slowly.
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verb · Intermediate
The past form of act: did something, performed a role, or behaved in a certain way.
Example
She acted bravely during the emergency.
In this video: they way I acted.
adjective · Intermediate
Worried about something or involved in a matter.
Example
The concerned design made the instructions easier for new users.
In this video: I was really happy that people were concerned
guys
The plural form of guy: men, people, or friends in informal speech.
go
To move or travel from one place to another; to leave or continue.
addressing
The -ing form of address: the details of where someone lives, or speak to a problem or audience.
save
To keep someone or something safe, stop loss, or store something for later.
want
To wish for something, or need something.
tell
To give information to someone by speaking or writing.
how
In what way or by what method.
feel
To experience an emotion, physical sense, or opinion about something.
during
At some time in the period of an event or situation.
situation
The set of facts or conditions that affect what is happening.
change
To make or become different.
way
A method, direction, route, or manner of doing something.
noticeable
Easy to see, hear, or recognize.
gradually
Slowly, by small steps or changes over time.
slowly
At a low speed, or with little speed.
happened
The past form of happen: took place or came about.
took
The past form of take: moved, carried, accepted, or needed something.
turn
A chance or duty to do something after another person; also a change in direction.
came
The past form of come: moved toward or arrived at a place.
barely
Only just; almost not.
hold
To carry or keep something in your hand or arms; to keep something in a position or state.
conversation
A talk between two or more people.
anymore
Now or from now on, usually in negative sentences.
mind
The part of a person that thinks, feels, remembers, and decides.
around
In a circle, nearby, or in different parts of a place.
move
To change position or place, or to cause something to change position.
spoke
The past form of speak: said words or talked.
just
Only or simply, with nothing more.
general
Including most cases or people, without focusing on small details.
person
A human being, considered as an individual.
use
To do something with an object, tool, method, or ability.
really
Used to say something is true, strong, or more than expected.
happy
Feeling pleased, cheerful, or satisfied.
people
Human beings in general, or the men, women, and children in a group.
take
To get, hold, carry, or use something.
minute
A period of sixty seconds, or a short written record of a meeting.
think
To use your mind to form ideas, opinions, plans, or memories.
destructive
Causing serious damage or harm.
life
The condition of being alive; also the way someone lives.
started
The past form of start: began something or made something begin.
say
To speak words, express an idea, or give information.
cry
A shout, call, or sound made when someone is upset.
because
For the reason that something is true or happened.
traumatic
Causing serious physical injury or deep emotional shock.
experience
Knowledge or skill gained from doing something, or an event lived through.
kind
A group or type of person or thing with similar features.
explain
To make something clear or easy to understand.
video
A recording of moving pictures, often with sound.
watch
To look at something for a period of time, especially with attention.
guess
To give an answer or opinion without being sure it is correct.
something
A thing that is not named or not known exactly.
somebody
A person whose name or identity is not known or not stated.
shows
The present form of show: lets someone see something or makes something clear.
simply
In an easy or plain way; used to emphasize that something is true.
believe
To think that something is true or real.
conspiracy
A secret plan by several people to do something illegal or harmful.
theories
The plural form of theory: explanations or sets of ideas about how something works.
none
Not one person or thing; not any amount.
true
Correct, real, or agreeing with facts.
always
At every time; on every occasion.
truth
The real facts about something, not lies or guesses.
directly
In a straight line, immediately, or honestly.
themselves
Used when the people, animals, or things doing an action are also affected by it.
reason
A fact, idea, or cause that explains why something happens.
why
For what reason or purpose.
give
To hand something to someone, or provide something for someone.
answer
Something said, written, or done in reply to a question or problem.
before
Earlier than a time, event, person, or place.
right
Something a person is morally or legally allowed to have, do, or receive.
mindset
A person's usual way of thinking about something.
get
To receive, obtain, become, understand, or arrive at something, depending on context.
better
Of higher quality, health, skill, or suitability.
waited
The past form of wait: stayed somewhere or delayed action until something happened.
long
Measuring a great distance or time from one end to the other.
haze
A thin cloud of dust, smoke, or moisture that makes the air less clear.
back
Toward an earlier place, position, or state.
knew
The past form of know: had information, understanding, or familiarity.
changing
The -ing form of change: making or becoming different.
understand
To know the meaning of something; to realize how someone feels or why something happens.
through
From one side, place, stage, or time to the other side or end of it.
times
Plural periods, occasions, or moments when something happens.
anyone
Any person.
lived
The past form of live: had a home somewhere or was alive.
isolation
The state of being separated from other people, places, or things.
truly
In a real, sincere, or complete way.
observing
The present participle of observe: watching, noticing, or following something carefully.
everywhere
In, at, or to all places.
second-guessing
The act of doubting or questioning a decision after it has been made.
misunderstand
To understand someone or something wrongly.
luckily
By good chance; fortunately.
actually
Used to show what is true, real, or different from what was expected.
cared
The past form of care: felt concern, interest, or love.
bottom
The lowest part of something
heart
The organ in your chest that pumps blood, or the center of feelings such as love and courage.
never
At no time, or not on any occasion.
whole
Complete or full, with no part missing or divided.
entire
Including every part, person, or thing.
start
To begin doing something or to make something begin.
noticed
Saw, heard, or became aware of something.
rough
Not smooth, gentle, exact, or easy; harsh or uneven.
fact
Something that is true or known to have happened.
make
To create, build, prepare, or cause something to happen.
trend
A general direction in which something is changing or developing; a popular style or habit.
decide
To choose after thinking about different possibilities.
become
To start to be something different, or to develop into a new state.
fill
To make something full, or to take an empty place.
thoughts
The plural form of thought: ideas, opinions, or acts of thinking.
destroying
The -ing form of destroy: damaging something completely.
personality
The set of qualities and habits that make someone a particular kind of person.
eventually
After some time or after a series of events.
completely
In every way or as much as possible.
hard
Difficult to do or understand; also firm and not easy to bend.
particularly
Especially or more than usual; used to point to one thing strongly.
stop
To end movement, activity, or a process.
function
The purpose or job that something has.
even
Used to emphasize something surprising, extreme, or additional.
know
To have information, understanding, or experience of something.
proper
Correct, suitable, or accepted for a particular purpose or situation.
quiet
Making little or no noise; calm and not busy.
suffer
To feel pain, illness, loss, or another bad experience.
silence
A state with no sound, speech, or public response.
much
A large amount of something, used with uncountable nouns.
help
To make it easier for someone to do something or solve a problem.
myself
Used when the speaker is also the object of an action.
choices
The plural form of choice: something that you can pick between two or more possibilities.
read
To look at and understand written words or symbols.
books
The plural form of book: more than one person, object, or case of this kind
things
Objects, facts, ideas, or activities, especially when not named separately.
sure
Confident that something is true; certain about something.
friends
The third-person present form of friend: adds someone as a friend online.
honest
Telling the truth and not cheating or stealing.
bad
Not good, pleasant, correct, or acceptable.
hurts
The third-person form of hurt: causes pain or feels painful.
day
A period of twenty-four hours, or the time between morning and night.
reckless
Not caring enough about danger or the possible results of actions.
care
To feel concern, interest, or love for someone or something.
look
To use your eyes to see; to seem or appear a certain way.
upon
On or onto something; also used in formal phrases to mean when something happens.
grateful
Feeling or showing thanks because someone has helped you or something good happened.
am
The first-person present form of be.
still
Continuing to happen or be true; also even so.
alive
Living and not dead, or full of energy and activity.
unhappy
Sad, not pleased, or not satisfied with something.
found
To start or create an organization, city, or institution.
confidence
A feeling that you can do something well or trust someone.
happier
The comparative form of happy: more pleased or satisfied.
excite
To make someone feel interested, happy, or eager.
human
Relating to people, not animals, machines, or gods.
meet
To come together with someone, or see someone for the first time.
genuine
Real, sincere, or exactly what it appears to be.
months
The plural form of month: periods of about four weeks in a year.
ago
Before the present time.
respect
To treat someone or something as important, valuable, or deserving careful attention.
privacy
The state of being alone or keeping personal information away from public attention.
badly
In a poor, serious, or strong way.
anybody
Any person; anyone.
until
Before a particular time or event happens.
like
Similar to someone or something, or in the same way as them.
route
A way or path used to go from one place to another.
thing
An object, idea, action, or fact when its exact name is not given.
helped
The past form of help: made something easier or gave support.
knowledge
Information, understanding, or skill gained through learning or experience.
spiritual
About religion, deep belief, or the part of life beyond the body.
meaningful
Important or valuable because it has a clear purpose, feeling, or effect.
ideals
The plural form of ideal: important goals, principles, or perfect standards.
everything
All things, facts, or matters.
animals
The plural form of animal: living creatures that are not plants.
within
Inside a particular place, period, limit, or group.
inspire
To make someone feel hopeful, creative, or willing to do something.
vegan
Containing no animal products, or following a lifestyle that avoids animal products.
community
People living in one area or sharing interests.
thank
To tell someone that you are grateful for something.
nobody
A person who is not important or not well known.
got
The past form of get: received, became, reached, or understood something.
starting
The present participle of start: beginning something or making something begin.
regaining
The present participle of regain: getting back something that was lost.
literally
In the exact or real meaning of the words; also used informally for emphasis.
lies
The third-person form of lie: says something untrue or rests flat.
yeah
Informal way to say yes.
ignore
To pay no attention to someone or something on purpose.
across
From one side to the other side of something.
possible
Able to happen, exist, or be done.
watching
The present participle of watch: looking at something carefully for a time.
enjoy
To get pleasure from something.
forget
To fail to remember a fact, person, place, or action.
thumb
The short, thick finger on the side of your hand.
helps
The third-person form of help: makes something easier or gives support.
lot
A large amount or number; also an area of land used for a purpose.
subscribe
To pay or sign up to receive a service, publication, or online content regularly.
weekly
Happening once every week, or relating to one week.
every
Used before a singular noun to mean all members of a group.
single
Only one; not married or not in a romantic relationship.
upload
To send a file, photo, or other data from your device to the internet or another computer.
weeks
The plural form of week: periods of seven days.
click
To press a computer button, make a short sound, or suddenly understand.
bell
A hollow metal object that makes a ringing sound when struck.
notified
Told someone officially or formally about something.
next
Coming immediately after the present one or after another thing in order.
week
A period of seven days, usually counted from Monday to Sunday or Sunday to Saturday.
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