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[Applause]
[Applause]
Applause
and the Oscar goes
to
to
X
..
and the Oscar goes to..
and
the
Oscar
goes
to
Cillian Murphy.
Cillian Murphy.
Cillian
Murphy
This is a first Oscar win and nomination
for
for
X
Cillian Murphy.
This is a first Oscar win and
nomination
nomination
X
for Cillian Murphy.
This
is
a
first
Oscar
win
and
nomination
for
Cillian
Murphy
[Applause]
[Applause]
Applause
[Music]
[Music]
Music
[Applause]
[Applause]
Applause
Um I'm a little overwhelmed, um thank you
to
to
X
the Academy.
Um
I'm a little overwhelmed
I'm a little overwhelmed
X
, um thank you to the Academy.
Um
I'm
a
little
overwhelmed
um
thank
you
to
the
Academy
um Chris Nolan and Emma Thomas,
um Chris Nolan and Emma Thomas,
um
Chris
Nolan
and
Emma
Thomas
it's been the the wildest, most exhilarating,
it's been the the
wildest
wildest
X
, most
exhilarating
exhilarating
X
,
it's
been
the
the
wildest
most
exhilarating
most creatively satisfying journey
most
creatively satisfying
creatively satisfying
X
journey
most
creatively
satisfying
journey
you've taken me
on
on
X
over
over
X
the last 20 years.
you've
taken me on
taken me on
X
over the last 20 years.
you've
taken
me
on
over
the
last
20
years
I owe you more
than
than
X
I can say.
I owe you more than I can say
I owe you more than I can say
X
.
I
owe
you
more
than
I
can
say
Thank you so much. Every single crew member,
Thank you so much. Every single
crew
crew
X
member,
Thank
you
so
much
Every
single
crew
member
every single cast member
on
on
X
Oppenheimer.
every single
cast
cast
X
member on Oppenheimer.
every
single
cast
member
on
Oppenheimer
You guys carried me
through
through
X
.
You
guys
guys
X
carried me through.
You
guys
carried
me
through
All my fellow nominees. I remain in awe
of
of
X
you guys, truly.
All my
fellow
fellow
X
nominees
nominees
X
.
I remain in awe
I remain in awe
X
of you
guys
guys
X
,
truly
truly
X
.
All
my
fellow
nominees
I
remain
in
awe
of
you
guys
truly
I want
to
to
X
thank my incredible team.
I want to thank my incredible team.
I
want
to
thank
my
incredible
team
Uh big shout out
to
to
X
Craig Bankey,
Uh
big shout out
big shout out
X
to Craig Bankey,
Uh
big
shout
out
to
Craig
Bankey
Brendan Murphy Brendan Murphy,
Brendan Murphy Brendan Murphy,
Brendan
Murphy
Brendan
Murphy
Mary Murphy, Yvonne McGuinness,
Mary Murphy, Yvonne McGuinness,
Mary
Murphy
Yvonne
McGuinness
my partner
in
in
X
life and art. My two boys
my partner in life and art. My two boys
my
partner
in
life
and
art
My
two
boys
Malaky and Aaron who are sitting
up
up
X
there.
Malaky and Aaron who are sitting up there.
Malaky
and
Aaron
who
are
sitting
up
there
I love you so much and I'm a very proud Irish man
I love you so much and I'm a very proud Irish man
I
love
you
so
much
and
I'm
a
very
proud
Irish
man
standing here tonight.
standing here tonight.
standing
here
tonight
So you know we made a film, we made a film
So you know we made a film, we made a film
So
you
know
we
made
a
film
we
made
a
film
about
about
X
the man who created the atomic bomb
about the man who created the
atomic bomb
atomic bomb
X
about
the
man
who
created
the
atomic
bomb
and
for
for
X
better or
for
for
X
worse
and
for better or for worse
for better or for worse
X
and
for
better
or
for
worse
we're all living in Oppenheimer's world.
we're all living in Oppenheimer's world.
we're
all
living
in
Oppenheimer's
world
So I would really
like
like
X
to
to
X
dedicate this
So I would really like to
dedicate
dedicate
X
this
So
I
would
really
like
to
dedicate
this
to
to
X
the peacemakers everywhere.
to the
peacemakers
peacemakers
X
everywhere.
to
the
peacemakers
everywhere
Go raibh míle maith agat
Go raibh míle maith agat
Go
raibh
míle
maith
agat
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ɡaɪz
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________i________n________f________o________r________m________a________l________ ________t________e________r________m________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________a________d________d________r________e________s________s________ ________a________ ________g________r________o________u________p________ ________o________f________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________,________ ________t________y________p________i________c________a________l________l________y________ ________m________a________l________e________ ________o________r________ ________m________i________x________e________d________ ________g________e________n________d________e________r________
ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________t________h________e________ ________a________c________t________ ________o________f________ ________f________o________r________m________a________l________l________y________ ________c________h________o________o________s________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________a________s________ ________a________ ________c________a________n________d________i________d________a________t________e________ ________f________o________r________ ________a________n________ ________a________w________a________r________d________,________ ________j________o________b________,________ ________p________o________s________i________t________i________o________n________,________ ________o________f________f________i________c________e________,________ ________e________t________c________.________
ˈkriːˈeɪtɪvli ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________F________u________l________f________i________l________l________i________n________g________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________c________r________e________a________t________i________v________e________ ________m________a________n________n________e________r________;________ ________p________r________o________v________i________d________i________n________g________ ________a________ ________s________e________n________s________e________ ________o________f________ ________a________c________c________o________m________p________l________i________s________h________m________e________n________t________ ________o________r________ ________p________l________e________a________s________u________r________e________ ________t________h________r________o________u________g________h________ ________c________r________e________a________t________i________v________e________ ________e________x________p________r________e________s________s________i________o________n________.________
bɪɡ ʃaʊt aʊt
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________p________u________b________l________i________c________ ________e________x________p________r________e________s________s________i________o________n________ ________o________f________ ________t________h________a________n________k________s________ ________o________r________ ________r________e________c________o________g________n________i________t________i________o________n________ ________t________o________w________a________r________d________s________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________.________
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ˈpiːsˌmeɪkəz
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ˈpiˌsmeɪkərz
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________P________e________o________p________l________e________ ________w________h________o________ ________a________c________t________i________v________e________l________y________ ________w________o________r________k________ ________t________o________ ________p________r________o________m________o________t________e________ ________p________e________a________c________e________ ________a________n________d________ ________r________e________s________o________l________v________e________ ________c________o________n________f________l________i________c________t________s________.________
ˈwaɪl.dɪst
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________e________x________c________e________l________l________e________n________t________,________ ________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________ ________o________r________ ________u________n________u________s________u________a________l________
əˈtɑmɪk bɑm
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əˈtɑmɪk bɑm
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________b________o________m________b________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________p________r________o________d________u________c________e________s________ ________a________n________ ________e________x________t________r________e________m________e________l________y________ ________p________o________w________e________r________f________u________l________ ________e________x________p________l________o________s________i________o________n________ ________w________h________e________n________ ________a________t________o________m________s________ ________a________r________e________ ________s________p________l________i________t________ ________a________p________a________r________t________ ________—________c________a________l________l________e________d________ ________a________l________s________o________ ________a________t________o________m________ ________b________o________m________b________
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ɛɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ
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ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪdɪŋ
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Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________c________a________u________s________i________n________g________ ________s________t________r________o________n________g________ ________f________e________e________l________i________n________g________s________ ________o________f________ ________e________x________c________i________t________e________m________e________n________t________ ________a________n________d________ ________h________a________p________p________i________n________e________s________s________
ˈtruːli
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________(________a________d________v________e________r________b________)________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________t________r________u________t________h________f________u________l________ ________o________r________ ________s________i________n________c________e________r________e________ ________m________a________n________n________e________r________
I rɪˈmeɪn ɪn ɔː
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I rɪˈmeɪn ɪn ɔː
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________f________e________e________l________ ________d________e________e________p________ ________r________e________s________p________e________c________t________ ________o________r________ ________a________d________m________i________r________a________t________i________o________n________ ________f________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
kɑːst
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kæst
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________t________h________e________ ________a________c________t________o________r________s________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________p________l________a________y________,________ ________f________i________l________m________,________ ________o________r________ ________t________e________l________e________v________i________s________i________o________n________ ________s________h________o________w________
kruː
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________g________r________o________u________p________ ________o________f________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________w________h________o________ ________w________o________r________k________ ________t________o________g________e________t________h________e________r________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________o________n________ ________a________ ________f________i________l________m________,________ ________s________h________i________p________ ________o________r________ ________a________i________r________c________r________a________f________t________.________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
A "film ____" include people such as camera operators and make up artists. Folllow this link for more information on the different members of the team:
ˌnɑmɪˈniːz
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ˌnɒmɪˈniːz
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________P________e________o________p________l________e________ ________w________h________o________ ________h________a________v________e________ ________b________e________e________n________ ________n________o________m________i________n________a________t________e________d________ ________f________o________r________ ________a________n________ ________a________w________a________r________d________ ________o________r________ ________p________o________s________i________t________i________o________n________.________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
A "nominee" is someone who is on the list of candidates to win an award.
Here is a list of ________ for the Best Picture award.
ˈfɛləʊ
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ˈfɛloʊ
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________m________e________m________b________e________r________ ________o________f________ ________a________ ________g________r________o________u________p________ ________o________f________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________w________h________o________ ________h________a________v________e________ ________s________h________a________r________e________d________ ________i________n________t________e________r________e________s________t________s________,________ ________a________c________t________i________v________i________t________i________e________s________,________ ________e________t________c________.________—________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________p________l________u________r________a________l________
fɔː ˈbetər ɔː fɔː wɜːs
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fɔr ˈbɛtər ɔr fɔr wɜrs
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________(________p________h________r________a________s________e________)________ ________r________e________g________a________r________d________l________e________s________s________ ________o________f________ ________w________h________e________t________h________e________r________ ________t________h________e________ ________o________u________t________c________o________m________e________ ________i________s________ ________g________o________o________d________ ________o________r________ ________b________a________d________
ˈdɛdɪkeɪt
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ˈdɛdəˌkeɪt
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Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________d________e________v________o________t________e________ ________(________t________i________m________e________,________ ________e________f________f________o________r________t________,________ ________o________r________ ________o________n________e________s________e________l________f________)________ ________t________o________ ________a________ ________p________a________r________t________i________c________u________l________a________r________ ________t________a________s________k________ ________o________r________ ________p________u________r________p________o________s________e________
ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmd
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ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmd
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Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________f________e________e________l________i________n________g________ ________o________v________e________r________p________o________w________e________r________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________u________n________a________b________l________e________ ________t________o________ ________c________o________p________e________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________a________ ________s________i________t________u________a________t________i________o________n________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Cillian is explaining here that he feels emotional at the situation.
The adjective 'overwhelmed' is often used with the modifier 'little' or 'bit'.
For example:
________________________
He was a bit overwhelmed.
ˈteɪkən mi ɒn
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ˈteɪkən mi ɒn
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Definition
________(________p________h________r________a________s________a________l________ ________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________g________u________i________d________e________ ________o________r________ ________l________e________a________d________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________t________h________r________o________u________g________h________ ________a________n________ ________e________x________p________e________r________i________e________n________c________e________ ________o________r________ ________p________r________o________c________e________s________s________
aɪ oʊ juː mɔːr ðæn aɪ kæn seɪ
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aɪ oʊ juː mɔːr ðæn aɪ kæn seɪ
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________(________p________h________r________a________s________e________)________ ________T________o________ ________b________e________ ________e________x________t________r________e________m________e________l________y________ ________g________r________a________t________e________f________u________l________ ________o________r________ ________i________n________d________e________b________t________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________f________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________h________e________y________ ________h________a________v________e________ ________d________o________n________e________ ________f________o________r________ ________y________o________u________.________
guys
ɡaɪz
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ɡaɪz
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Definition
(noun) informal term used to address a group of people, typically male or mixed gender
Example
The guys at the office are planning a surprise party for the boss.
nomination
ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn
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ˌnɑməˈneɪʃən
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Definition
(noun) the act of formally choosing someone as a candidate for an award, job, position, office, etc.
Example
She received a nomination for Best Actress at the awards ceremony.
creatively satisfying
ˈkriːˈeɪtɪvli ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ
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ˈkriːˈeɪtɪvli ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Fulfilling in a creative manner; providing a sense of accomplishment or pleasure through creative expression.
Example
She found the process of painting to be creatively satisfying.
big shout out
bɪɡ ʃaʊt aʊt
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bɪɡ ʃaʊt aʊt
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Definition
(noun) A public expression of thanks or recognition towards someone or something.
Example
I want to give a big shout out to all the volunteers who helped make this event a success.
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peacemakers
ˈpiːsˌmeɪkəz
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ˈpiˌsmeɪkərz
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Definition
(noun) People who actively work to promote peace and resolve conflicts.
Example
The peacemakers in the community organized a peaceful protest against violence.
wildest
ˈwaɪl.dɪst
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ˈwaɪl.dɪst
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Definition
(adjective) excellent, special or unusual
Example
The wildest party I've ever been to was in Ibiza last summer.
atomic bomb
əˈtɑmɪk bɑm
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əˈtɑmɪk bɑm
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Definition
(noun) a bomb that produces an extremely powerful explosion when atoms are split apart —called also atom bomb
Example
The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II.
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exhilarating
ɛɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ
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ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪdɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) causing strong feelings of excitement and happiness
Example
The roller coaster ride was exhilarating, with twists and turns that left us breathless.
truly
ˈtruːli
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Definition
(adverb) in a truthful or sincere manner
Example
She truly believed in his innocence.
I remain in awe
I rɪˈmeɪn ɪn ɔː
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I rɪˈmeɪn ɪn ɔː
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Definition
(verb) to feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something
Example
Despite all the challenges, she remained in awe of her grandmother's strength.
cast
kɑːst
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kæst
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Definition
(noun) the actors in a play, film, or television show
Example
The cast were amazing, every actor was excellent.
crew
kruː
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Definition
(noun) A group of people who work together, especially on a film, ship or aircraft.
Example
The film crew worked tirelessly to capture the perfect shot.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
A "film crew" include people such as camera operators and make up artists. Folllow this link for more information on the different members of the team:
nominees
ˌnɑmɪˈniːz
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ˌnɒmɪˈniːz
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Definition
(noun) People who have been nominated for an award or position.
Example
The nominees for the Best Actor award were all incredibly talented.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
A "nominee" is someone who is on the list of candidates to win an award.
Here is a list of nominees for the Best Picture award.
fellow
ˈfɛləʊ
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ˈfɛloʊ
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Definition
(noun) a member of a group of people who have shared interests, activities, etc.—usually plural
Example
I'm having lunch with my fellow classmates.
for better or for worse
fɔː ˈbetər ɔː fɔː wɜːs
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fɔr ˈbɛtər ɔr fɔr wɜrs
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Definition
(phrase) regardless of whether the outcome is good or bad
Example
They decided to move forward with the project, for better or for worse.
dedicate
ˈdɛdɪkeɪt
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ˈdɛdəˌkeɪt
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Definition
(verb) to devote (time, effort, or oneself) to a particular task or purpose
Example
Joan has dedicated her life to animals
I'm a little overwhelmed
ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmd
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ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmd
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Definition
(adjective) feeling overpowered or unable to cope with a situation
Example
She felt a little overwhelmed by the amount of work she had to do.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Cillian is explaining here that he feels emotional at the situation.
The adjective 'overwhelmed' is often used with the modifier 'little' or 'bit'.
For example:
I'm a little overwhelmed
He was a bit overwhelmed.
taken me on
ˈteɪkən mi ɒn
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ˈteɪkən mi ɒn
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Definition
(phrasal verb) to guide or lead someone through an experience or process
Example
The teacher has taken me on a journey of self-discovery through literature.
I owe you more than I can say
aɪ oʊ juː mɔːr ðæn aɪ kæn seɪ
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aɪ oʊ juː mɔːr ðæn aɪ kæn seɪ
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Definition
(phrase) To be extremely grateful or indebted to someone for something they have done for you.
Example
I owe you more than I can say for helping me through a difficult time.
guys
ɡaɪz
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ɡaɪz
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Definition
(noun) informal term used to address a group of people, typically male or mixed gender
Example
The guys at the office are planning a surprise party for the boss.
nomination
ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn
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ˌnɑməˈneɪʃən
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Definition
(noun) the act of formally choosing someone as a candidate for an award, job, position, office, etc.
Example
She received a nomination for Best Actress at the awards ceremony.
creatively satisfying
ˈkriːˈeɪtɪvli ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ
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ˈkriːˈeɪtɪvli ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Fulfilling in a creative manner; providing a sense of accomplishment or pleasure through creative expression.
Example
She found the process of painting to be creatively satisfying.
big shout out
bɪɡ ʃaʊt aʊt
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bɪɡ ʃaʊt aʊt
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Definition
(noun) A public expression of thanks or recognition towards someone or something.
Example
I want to give a big shout out to all the volunteers who helped make this event a success.
Teacher says
peacemakers
ˈpiːsˌmeɪkəz
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ˈpiˌsmeɪkərz
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Definition
(noun) People who actively work to promote peace and resolve conflicts.
Example
The peacemakers in the community organized a peaceful protest against violence.
wildest
ˈwaɪl.dɪst
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ˈwaɪl.dɪst
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Definition
(adjective) excellent, special or unusual
Example
The wildest party I've ever been to was in Ibiza last summer.
atomic bomb
əˈtɑmɪk bɑm
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əˈtɑmɪk bɑm
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Definition
(noun) a bomb that produces an extremely powerful explosion when atoms are split apart —called also atom bomb
Example
The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II.
Teacher says
exhilarating
ɛɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ
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ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪdɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) causing strong feelings of excitement and happiness
Example
The roller coaster ride was exhilarating, with twists and turns that left us breathless.
truly
ˈtruːli
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(adverb) in a truthful or sincere manner
Example
She truly believed in his innocence.
I remain in awe
I rɪˈmeɪn ɪn ɔː
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I rɪˈmeɪn ɪn ɔː
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Definition
(verb) to feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something
Example
Despite all the challenges, she remained in awe of her grandmother's strength.
cast
kɑːst
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kæst
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Definition
(noun) the actors in a play, film, or television show
Example
The cast were amazing, every actor was excellent.
crew
kruː
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kru
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Definition
(noun) A group of people who work together, especially on a film, ship or aircraft.
Example
The film crew worked tirelessly to capture the perfect shot.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
A "film crew" include people such as camera operators and make up artists. Folllow this link for more information on the different members of the team:
nominees
ˌnɑmɪˈniːz
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ˌnɒmɪˈniːz
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Definition
(noun) People who have been nominated for an award or position.
Example
The nominees for the Best Actor award were all incredibly talented.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
A "nominee" is someone who is on the list of candidates to win an award.
Here is a list of nominees for the Best Picture award.
fellow
ˈfɛləʊ
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ˈfɛloʊ
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Definition
(noun) a member of a group of people who have shared interests, activities, etc.—usually plural
Example
I'm having lunch with my fellow classmates.
for better or for worse
fɔː ˈbetər ɔː fɔː wɜːs
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fɔr ˈbɛtər ɔr fɔr wɜrs
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Definition
(phrase) regardless of whether the outcome is good or bad
Example
They decided to move forward with the project, for better or for worse.
dedicate
ˈdɛdɪkeɪt
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ˈdɛdəˌkeɪt
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Definition
(verb) to devote (time, effort, or oneself) to a particular task or purpose
Example
Joan has dedicated her life to animals
I'm a little overwhelmed
ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmd
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ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmd
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Definition
(adjective) feeling overpowered or unable to cope with a situation
Example
She felt a little overwhelmed by the amount of work she had to do.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Cillian is explaining here that he feels emotional at the situation.
The adjective 'overwhelmed' is often used with the modifier 'little' or 'bit'.
For example:
I'm a little overwhelmed
He was a bit overwhelmed.
taken me on
ˈteɪkən mi ɒn
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Definition
(phrasal verb) to guide or lead someone through an experience or process
Example
The teacher has taken me on a journey of self-discovery through literature.
I owe you more than I can say
aɪ oʊ juː mɔːr ðæn aɪ kæn seɪ
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aɪ oʊ juː mɔːr ðæn aɪ kæn seɪ
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Definition
(phrase) To be extremely grateful or indebted to someone for something they have done for you.
Example
I owe you more than I can say for helping me through a difficult time.
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big shout out
bɪɡ ʃaʊt aʊt
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bɪɡ ʃaʊt aʊt
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Definition
(noun) A public expression of thanks or recognition towards someone or something.
Example
I want to give a big shout out to all the volunteers who helped make this event a success.
exhilarating
ɛɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ
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ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪdɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) causing strong feelings of excitement and happiness
Example
The roller coaster ride was exhilarating, with twists and turns that left us breathless.
Example
The roller coaster ride was more exhilarating than I expected.
Example
Skydiving is the most exhilarating experience of my life.
crew
kruː
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kru
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Definition
(noun) A group of people who work together, especially on a film, ship or aircraft.
Example
The film crew worked tirelessly to capture the perfect shot.
Example
She crews the boat with a team of experienced sailors.
Example
They are crewing the spaceship for its maiden voyage.
Teacher's comment
A "film crew" include people such as camera operators and make up artists. Folllow this link for more information on the different members of the team:
https://www.wrapbook.com/blog/film-crew-positions
wildest
ˈwaɪl.dɪst
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ˈwaɪl.dɪst
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Definition
(adjective) excellent, special or unusual
Example
The wildest party I've ever been to was in Ibiza last summer.
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She had the wildest dreams of traveling the world.
Example
The party was wild, with music and dancing all night.
Example
He drove wildly through the streets, ignoring all traffic rules.
for better or for worse
fɔː ˈbetər ɔː fɔː wɜːs
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fɔr ˈbɛtər ɔr fɔr wɜrs
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Definition
(phrase) regardless of whether the outcome is good or bad
Example
They decided to move forward with the project, for better or for worse.
Example
I will support you for better or for worse.
Example
They promised to stay together for better or for worse.
Example
For better or for worse, we are in this together.
creatively satisfying
ˈkriːˈeɪtɪvli ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ
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ˈkriːˈeɪtɪvli ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Fulfilling in a creative manner; providing a sense of accomplishment or pleasure through creative expression.
Example
She found the process of painting to be creatively satisfying.
Example
I find painting to be more creatively satisfying than drawing.
Example
Out of all the projects we've worked on, this one has been the most creatively satisfying.
atomic bomb
əˈtɑmɪk bɑm
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əˈtɑmɪk bɑm
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Definition
(noun) a bomb that produces an extremely powerful explosion when atoms are split apart —called also atom bomb
Example
The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II.
Example
The atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki ended World War II.
Example
The atomic bombing of Japan had devastating consequences.
Example
The news of the atomic bombshell shocked the world.
taken me on
ˈteɪkən mi ɒn
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ˈteɪkən mi ɒn
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Definition
(phrasal verb) to guide or lead someone through an experience or process
Example
The teacher has taken me on a journey of self-discovery through literature.
Example
She took me on a tour of the city.
Example
He is taking me on a date tonight.
I'm a little overwhelmed
ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmd
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ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmd
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Definition
(adjective) feeling overpowered or unable to cope with a situation
Example
She felt a little overwhelmed by the amount of work she had to do.
Example
I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the work I have to do.
Example
I'm slightly overwhelmed by the amount of information in this book.
Example
I'm somewhat overwhelmed by the number of people at the party.
Teacher's comment
Cillian is explaining here that he feels emotional at the situation.
The adjective 'overwhelmed' is often used with the modifier 'little' or 'bit'.
For example:
I'm a little overwhelmed
He was a bit overwhelmed.
guys
ɡaɪz
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ɡaɪz
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Definition
(noun) informal term used to address a group of people, typically male or mixed gender
Example
The guys at the office are planning a surprise party for the boss.
Example
I'm meeting up with the guys for lunch.
Example
The guys' jackets were all different colors.
I owe you more than I can say
aɪ oʊ juː mɔːr ðæn aɪ kæn seɪ
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aɪ oʊ juː mɔːr ðæn aɪ kæn seɪ
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Definition
(phrase) To be extremely grateful or indebted to someone for something they have done for you.
Example
I owe you more than I can say for helping me through a difficult time.
Example
I owe you more than I can express for helping me with my homework.
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I am indebted to you more than words can convey for your kindness.
Example
I am in your debt more than I can articulate for all your support.
cast
kɑːst
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kæst
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(noun) the actors in a play, film, or television show
Example
The cast were amazing, every actor was excellent.
Example
She casts a spell on the wicked witch.
Example
He always casts his fishing line into the river.
Example
The director is casting for the lead role in the play.
Example
They have already cast the main characters in the movie.
peacemakers
ˈpiːsˌmeɪkəz
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Definition
(noun) People who actively work to promote peace and resolve conflicts.
Example
The peacemakers in the community organized a peaceful protest against violence.
Example
The peacemaker negotiated a truce between the warring factions.
Example
Her peacemaking efforts helped resolve the conflict peacefully.
nominees
ˌnɑmɪˈniːz
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ˌnɒmɪˈniːz
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Definition
(noun) People who have been nominated for an award or position.
Example
The nominees for the Best Actor award were all incredibly talented.
Teacher's comment
A "nominee" is someone who is on the list of candidates to win an award.
Here is a list of nominees for the Best Picture award.
https://www.awardsdaily.com/2024/01/23/2024-oscar-nominations-announced/
dedicate
ˈdɛdɪkeɪt
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Definition
(verb) to devote (time, effort, or oneself) to a particular task or purpose
Example
Joan has dedicated her life to animals
Example
She dedicates her time to volunteering at the local shelter.
Example
He dedicates his weekends to practicing the piano.
Example
The dedication of the new library was a momentous occasion.
I remain in awe
I rɪˈmeɪn ɪn ɔː
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I rɪˈmeɪn ɪn ɔː
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Definition
(verb) to feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something
Example
Despite all the challenges, she remained in awe of her grandmother's strength.
Example
She remains in awe of the natural beauty around her.
Example
They are remaining in awe of the incredible performance.
nomination
ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn
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ˌnɑməˈneɪʃən
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Definition
(noun) the act of formally choosing someone as a candidate for an award, job, position, office, etc.
Example
She received a nomination for Best Actress at the awards ceremony.
Example
Her nomination for the award was well-deserved.
Example
The committee nominates candidates for the position.
Example
He was nominated as the best actor in the competition.
Example
Nominating someone for an award is a great way to show appreciation.
truly
ˈtruːli
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(adverb) in a truthful or sincere manner
Example
She truly believed in his innocence.
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She spoke truly when she said she would always be there for me.
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He is truer to his beliefs than anyone I know.
Example
Out of all the candidates, she is the truest representation of our values.
fellow
ˈfɛləʊ
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ˈfɛloʊ
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Definition
(noun) a member of a group of people who have shared interests, activities, etc.—usually plural
Example
I'm having lunch with my fellow classmates.
Example
I have many fellow students in my class.
Example
She is a fellow member of the club.
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