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What's the Truth About the First Thanksgiving?
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/11/22Ever wonder about the real story behind the first Thanksgiving? This video dives into the history of the Pilgrims and their interactions with Squanto, exploring some of the myths we've grown up with. You'll pick up some great vocabulary related to colonial America and cultural identity while getting a fresh perspective on this iconic event!
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permanent
US /ˈpɚmənənt/
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UK /'pɜ:mənənt/
- Adjective
- Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
- Intended to last or remain for an unlimited period
- Noun
- A person who is a permanent employee.
- A chemical treatment to create lasting curls or waves in the hair.
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US /ɛmˈbres/
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UK /ɪm'breɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of holding someone closely
- An act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.
- Transitive Verb
- To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug
- To accept something enthusiastically.
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US /fɪr/
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UK /fɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- A feeling of reverence and respect for someone or something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be afraid of or nervous about something
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US /dɪˈskraɪb/
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UK /dɪ'skraɪb/
- Transitive Verb
- To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- To trace the outline of; to draw.
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