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    observed

    US /əb'zɜ:vd/

    ・

    UK /əb'zɜ:vd/

    A2
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
    We observed Easter last weekend
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To obey or follow laws, rules, or customs
    I observed the rules when playing in the pool
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To watch carefully; to make a comment
    The shrink observed that he seemed happier today
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant.
    They observed a decrease in sales last quarter.

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    Knight

    40:16Knight
    • This custom is not observed in Australia and New Zealand, where knighted Anglican clergymen routinely use the title Sir.

      This custom is not observed in Australia and New Zealand, where knighted Anglican clergymen routinely use the title Sir.

    • called Lady. This custom is not observed in Australia and New Zealand, where knighted

      called Lady. This custom is not observed in Australia and New Zealand, where knighted

    B2

    What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...

    31:18What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...
    • towards the Earth's surface, travelling at nearly the speed of light. What is observed

      towards the Earth's surface, travelling at nearly the speed of light. What is observed

    • towards the Earth's surface, travelling at nearly the speed of light. What is observed

      towards the Earth's surface, travelling at nearly the speed of light. What is observed

    B1

    Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)

    56:24Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
    • The mabulla is a highly social fish and is often observed in large schools.

      The mabulla is a highly social fish and is often observed in large schools.

    • and is often observed in large schools.

      and is often observed in large schools.

    C1

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

    06:55How the “lost cities” of the Amazon were finally found
    • But he couldn't find any of the things the early European explorers observed.

      But he couldn't find any of the things the early European explorers observed.

    • But he couldn’t find any of the things the early Europeans observed.

      But he couldn’t find any of the things the early Europeans observed.

    B1

    Could earthworms help transform the future of organic farming? - BBC World Service, CrowdScience

    26:48Could earthworms help transform the future of organic farming? - BBC World Service, CrowdScience
    • This is Kevin's experiment set out in the field to look at what Darwin observed with the flint sinking into the ground.

      This is Kevin's experiment set out in the field to look at what Darwin observed with the flint sinking into the ground.

    • Darwin observed this effect in action at Buckland's Meadow.

      Darwin observed this effect in action at Buckland's Meadow.

    A1

    The History of Halloween

    03:29The History of Halloween
    • Halloween is a holiday observed annually on October 31st.

      Halloween is a holiday observed annually on October 31st.

    • Halloween is a holiday observed annually on October 31.

      Halloween is a holiday observed annually on October 31.

    B2

    How to stop being a victim to your expectations | 6 practical steps | Linda Raynier

    11:46How to stop being a victim to your expectations | 6 practical steps | Linda Raynier
    • I strictly live by the standards that society has set on me and what I have set on myself based on what I've learned and seen and observed around me.

      I strictly live by the standards that society has set on me and what I have set on myself based on what I've learned and seen and observed around me.

    • I strictly live by the standards that society has set on me and what I have set on myself based on what I've learned and seen and observed around me.

      I strictly live by the standards that society has set on me and what I have set on myself based on what I've learned and seen and observed around me.

    A2

    Anne-Marie Imafidon: The former child genius reshaping the world of tech | BBC Ideas

    14:40Anne-Marie Imafidon: The former child genius reshaping the world of tech | BBC Ideas
    • UD is here in East London and is all about opening up opportunities in a way that folks, especially from this area, might not have seen or observed or be aware that that is value that they can bring to this space.

      UD is here in East London and is all about opening up opportunities in a way that folks, especially from this area, might not have seen or observed or be aware that that is value that they can bring to this space.

    • UD is here in East London and is all about opening up opportunities in a way that folks, especially from this area, might not have seen or observed or be aware that that is value that they can bring to this space.

      UD is here in East London and is all about opening up opportunities in a way that folks, especially from this area, might not have seen or observed or be aware that that is value that they can bring to this space.

    A2

    A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters

    17:28A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters
    • Besides, excuse me, I don't know that." "But you might know it," observed the gentleman.

      Besides, excuse me, I don't know that." "But you might know it," observed the gentleman.

    • “But you might know it,” observed the gentleman.

      “But you might know it,” observed the gentleman.

    B2

    What If We Swallowed A Hair? | Hairs In Our Stomach | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

    05:15What If We Swallowed A Hair? | Hairs In Our Stomach | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz
    • Yes, you must have observed them licking their fur many times, which causes the hair to enter their stomach.

      Yes, you must have observed them licking their fur many times, which causes the hair to enter their stomach.

    • Yes, you must have observed them licking their fur many times, which causes the hair to enter their stomach.

      Yes, you must have observed them licking their fur many times, which causes the hair to enter their stomach.

    B1