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A Brief History of St. Patrick's Day
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/03/13Ever wondered why everyone wears green and drinks on March 17th? This video dives into the fascinating history of St. Patrick's Day, from ancient myths to modern parade traditions like dyeing the Chicago River! You'll boost your cultural knowledge and pick up some great vocabulary along the way.
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pretend
US /prɪˈtɛnd/
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UK /prɪ'tend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act as if something is true when it is not
- Adjective
- Not real; imaginary.
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US /fɔrs, fors/
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UK /fɔ:s/
- Noun
- Group of persons trained for military action; army
- Pressure; attraction
- Transitive Verb
- To use physical strength or violence to persuade
- To break open (something) using force.
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US /klem/
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UK /kleɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- To say that something is true, often without proof.
- A statement that something is true.
- Transitive Verb
- To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
- To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
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US /əˈmaʊnt/
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UK /ə'maʊnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quantity of something
- Intransitive Verb
- To add up to a certain figure
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