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【TED-Ed】The story behind the Boston Tea Party - Ben Labaree
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lsy posted on 2013/10/27Ever wondered what really sparked the American Revolution? This video dives into the fascinating story behind the Boston Tea Party, explaining the political intrigue and the role of the East India Company. You'll pick up key historical vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding of this pivotal event!
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tea
US /ti/
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UK /ti:/
- Noun
- A full meal eaten around 5-7 p.m (in the UK)
- Drink made when you put dried leaves in hot water
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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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More drinking
US /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
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UK /'drɪŋkɪŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To put water in your body through your mouth
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More march
US /mɑ:rtʃ/
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UK /mɑ:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To force someone to walk somewhere
- Intransitive Verb
- (Soldiers) to walk in time with others
- To walk as a group to demand some kind of change
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