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The (Secret) City of London, Part 2: Government
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Furong Lai posted on 2012/12/07Ever wondered how the City of London runs its government with those super complex elections? This video dives into the fascinating world of the Lord Mayor, Livery companies, and Freeman status, explaining the medieval traditions behind it all! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of this unique 'city within a city'.
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US /ˈkɑmən/
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UK /'kɒmən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- Field near a village owned by the local community
- Adjective
- Shared; Belonging to or used by everyone
- Typical, normal; not unusual
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US /ˈfænsi/
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UK /'fænsɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To want to have or do something; feel like
- To imagine or suppose that something will happen
- Adjective
- Unusual and attractive in design
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US /ɪɡˈzɪst/
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UK /ɪɡ'zɪst/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be present, alive or real
- To live, especially in very difficult conditions
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US /ˈkʌmpəni/
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UK /'kʌmpənɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Good feeling from being with someone else
- A business that sells things or provides services
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