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How Did The World Get So Ugly?
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椰嘎 H. posted on 2026/01/05Ever wondered how London's iconic Victorian engineering, like the Thames Embankment and its sewers, came to be? This video dives into the fascinating history behind Joseph Bazalgette's work, showing you how to use advanced vocabulary and understand cultural depth through simple sentence structures. You'll get a unique look at the contrast between ornamental design and modern utility!
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literally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
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UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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US /ˈprɛznt/
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UK /'preznt/
- Adjective
- Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- Being in a particular place; existing or occurring now.
- Noun
- Gift
- Verb tense indicating an action is happening now
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US /dɪˈzɚv/
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UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
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US /ɪmˈpruv/
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UK /ɪm'pru:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make, or become, something better
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