BraveSpeaking: Going to Meet Friends

Noun a marked part of a road where pedestrians have right of way to cross

crosswalk
Wow, good thing they have this crosswalk. There's so much traffic and so many people out and about in the city today!

Noun a place, typically marked by a sign, where a bus picks up and lets people off the bus

bus stop
Yes, hurry, hurry! Our bus is at the bus stop now. If we miss it we'll be late for meeting our friends!

Noun the place where two streets meet

corner
Do you know the restaurant we're going to? Yup, it's at the corner of Broadway and 112th St. Oh great, my favorite!

Verb go across a street in a place other than a regular crossing

jaywalk
Well, we have two minutes left. Let's jaywalk, we don't have time to go to the crosswalk. I really don't want to be late!

Noun a stone or concrete edging to a street

curb
Hey watch where you're going. I see you're looking out for cars but also be careful of the people sitting on the curb!

Phrase place to sit outside at a restaurant or other venue

outdoor seating
Finally arrived. Cool they have outdoor seating. Are we eating in or out? Well, our friends say they're inside already.

Phrase meet someone you know by chance

run into you
OK, in we go. Oh my, look who’s here. Amazing to run into you, Alex! How are you? What have you been doing?

Phrase drink to the health or in honor of someone or something by raising one's glass with others

give a toast to
Great to be with everyone, including old girlfriends and boyfriends! Let's give a toast to many more good times together.