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Why people never smiled in old photos
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Rong Chiang posted on 2018/04/07Ever wondered why everyone looks so serious in old photos? This video dives into the fascinating history and cultural reasons behind those solemn Victorian portraits, explaining everything from long exposure times to the meaning of photography back then. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding while learning about photography history!
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constantly
US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/
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UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/
- Adverb
- Frequently, or without pause
- In a way that is unchanging or faithful
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More absolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
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UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
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UK /ɪk'spreʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- Group of words that have a specific meaning
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More basically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
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UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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