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BBC 6 Minute English April 28, 2016 - Is chivalry dead?
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Adam Huang posted on 2016/05/08Ever wondered if chivalry is still alive and kicking today? This BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into the fascinating world of knights, courtly love, and even Don Quixote, helping you pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary along the way!
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today
US /təˈde/
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UK /tə'deɪ/
- Noun
- This day; day that is happening now
- Adverb
- On this day; at the time that is happening now
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More kick
US /kɪk/
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UK /kɪk/
- Noun
- Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or move something with the foot
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More distress
US /dɪˈstrɛs/
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UK /dɪ'stres/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of great sadness, anxiety or pain
- Condition of danger or emergency
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone anxiety or sadness
- To be in financial trouble
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More dress
US /drɛs/
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UK /dres/
- Countable Noun
- Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- Transitive Verb
- To prepare food (e.g. salad) before cooking or eating
- To decorate something for display e.g. a mannequin
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