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    ancient

    US /ˈenʃənt/

    ・

    UK /'eɪnʃənt/

    A2
    adj.AdjectiveVery old; having lived a very long time ago
    Some ancient coins were discovered in the remains of the shipwreck
    adj.AdjectiveRelating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
    We studied ancient history in school.
    adj.AdjectiveHaving been in existence for a very long time; traditional.
    They still follow many ancient traditions in the village.
    n.NounA person who lived in ancient times.
    The ancients believed in many gods.

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    Knight

    40:16Knight
    • status extends back at least as far as ancient Greece, where many aristocratic names incorporated

      status extends back at least as far as ancient Greece, where many aristocratic names incorporated

    • In Ancient Rome there was a knightly class Ordo Equestris from which European knighthood

      In Ancient Rome there was a knightly class Ordo Equestris from which European knighthood

    B2

    Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing

    35:17Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing
    • This is an ancient malady called the dark night of the soul.

      This is an ancient malady called the dark night of the soul.

    • Jews and Catholics have ancient traditions.

      Jews and Catholics have ancient traditions.

    B1

    How the “lost cities” of the Amazon were finally found

    06:55How the “lost cities” of the Amazon were finally found
    • Now, archaeologists think they finally know the answer to an ancient mystery:

      Now, archaeologists think they finally know the answer to an ancient mystery:

    • "Many fine massive walls built by the ancient inhabitants

      "Many fine massive walls built by the ancient inhabitants

    B1

    The Invisible Barrier Keeping Two Worlds Apart

    09:25The Invisible Barrier Keeping Two Worlds Apart
    • In between two of the islands of Indonesia, there's an ancient line that is both real, and not real.

      In between two of the islands of Indonesia, there's an ancient line that is both real, and not real.

    • there’s an ancient line that  is both real, and not real.

      there’s an ancient line that  is both real, and not real.

    B1

    The Secret History of Pizza | Epicurious

    02:16The Secret History of Pizza | Epicurious
    • The ancient Greeks enjoyed various flatbreads, going back thousands of years.

      The ancient Greeks enjoyed various flatbreads, going back thousands of years.

    • The ancient Greeks enjoyed various flatbreads

      The ancient Greeks enjoyed various flatbreads

    B1

    7 Things You Didn't Know About Valentine's Day | History Countdown

    08:577 Things You Didn't Know About Valentine's Day | History Countdown
    • In ancient Roman times,

      In ancient Roman times,

    • Scholars theorize it could have originated during ancient times with a plant,

      Scholars theorize it could have originated during ancient times with a plant,

    B2

    Sea Snakes and Turtles - Reef Life of the Andaman - Part 20

    05:07Sea Snakes and Turtles - Reef Life of the Andaman - Part 20
    • In the Andaman the hawksbill turtle is the most common of these ancient reptiles.

      In the Andaman the hawksbill turtle is the most common of these ancient reptiles.

    B2

    How to Overcome Shyness

    05:59How to Overcome Shyness
    • In the ancient civilisations of Greece and Rome,

      In the ancient civilisations of Greece and Rome,

    B2

    Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)

    56:24Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
    • In the Andaman the hawksbill turtle is the most common of these ancient reptiles.

      In the Andaman the hawksbill turtle is the most common of these ancient reptiles.

    C1

    BBC 6 Minute English July 02, 2015 - Why Did Singapore Ban Gum?

    06:07BBC 6 Minute English July 02, 2015 - Why Did Singapore Ban Gum?
    • The Ancient Greeks chewed gum made from resin ... a sticky substance produced by trees.

      The Ancient Greeks chewed gum made from resin ... a sticky substance produced by trees.

    • The Ancient Greeks chewed gum made from resin ... a sticky substance produced by trees.

      The Ancient Greeks chewed gum made from resin ... a sticky substance produced by trees.

    B1