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From communion
with
with
X
the dead,
From
communion with the dead
communion with the dead
X
,
From
communion
with
the
dead
to
to
X
pumpkins and pranks,
to
pumpkins
pumpkins
X
and
pranks
pranks
X
,
to
pumpkins
and
pranks
Halloween is a patchwork holiday.
Halloween is a patchwork holiday.
Halloween
is
a
patchwork
holiday
Stitched together
with
with
X
cultural
Stitched together with cultural
Stitched
together
with
cultural
religious and occult traditions that
religious and
occult
occult
X
traditions that
religious
and
occult
traditions
that
span centuries.
span centuries.
span
centuries
It all began
with
with
X
the Celts.
It all began with the Celts.
It
all
began
with
the
Celts
A people whose culture had spread
across
across
X
A people whose culture had
spread
spread
X
across
A
people
whose
culture
had
spread
across
Europe more
than
than
X
2,000 years ago.
Europe more than 2,000 years ago.
Europe
more
than
2000
years
ago
October 31st was the day they celebrated the end
October 31st was the day they celebrated the end
October
31st
was
the
day
they
celebrated
the
end
of
of
X
the harvest season
in
in
X
a festival
of the
harvest
harvest
X
season in a festival
of
the
harvest
season
in
a
festival
called Samhain.
called Samhain.
called
Samhain
That night also marked the Celtic New
That night also marked the Celtic New
That
night
also
marked
the
Celtic
New
Year and was considered a time
between
between
X
years.
Year and was considered a time between years.
Year
and
was
considered
a
time
between
years
A magical time when the ghost
of
of
X
A magical time when the ghost of
A
magical
time
when
the
ghost
of
the dead walked the Earth.
the dead walked the Earth.
the
dead
walked
the
Earth
It was the time when the veil
between
between
X
death and
It was the time when the
veil
between death and
It
was
the
time
when
the
veil
between
death
and
life was supposed
to
to
X
be
at
at
X
its thinnest.
life was supposed to be at its thinnest.
life
was
supposed
to
be
at
its
thinnest
On Samhain the villagers gathered
On Samhain the villagers
gathered
gathered
X
On
Samhain
the
villagers
gathered
and lit huge bonfires
to
to
X
drive the dead
and
lit
lit
X
huge
bonfires
bonfires
X
to
drive
drive
X
the dead
and
lit
huge
bonfires
to
drive
the
dead
back
to
to
X
the spirit world and keep them
back to the
spirit world
spirit world
X
and keep them
back
to
the
spirit
world
and
keep
them
away
from
from
X
the living.
away from the living.
away
from
the
living
But
as
as
X
the Catholic Church's
But as the Catholic Church's
But
as
the
Catholic
Church's
influence grew in Europe it frowned
on
on
X
influence
influence
X
grew in Europe it frowned on
influence
grew
in
Europe
it
frowned
on
the Pagan rituals
like
like
X
Samhain.
the Pagan rituals like Samhain.
the
Pagan
rituals
like
Samhain
In the 7th Century the Vatican began
In the 7th Century the
Vatican
began
In
the
7th
Century
the
Vatican
began
to
to
X
merge it
with
with
X
a church sanctioned holiday.
to
merge
merge
X
it with a church
sanctioned
sanctioned
X
holiday.
to
merge
it
with
a
church
sanctioned
holiday
So November 1st was designated
So November 1st was
designated
designated
X
So
November
1st
was
designated
All Saints Day
to
to
X
honor martyrs and the
All Saints Day to honor martyrs and the
All
Saints
Day
to
honor
martyrs
and
the
deceased faithful.
deceased
faithful
faithful
X
.
deceased
faithful
Both
of
of
X
these holidays had
to
to
X
Both of these holidays had to
Both
of
these
holidays
had
to
do
with
with
X
the afterlife
do with the
afterlife
afterlife
X
do
with
the
afterlife
and
about
about
X
survival
after
after
X
death. It... it was
and about survival after death. It... it was
and
about
survival
after
death
It
it
was
a calculated move
on
on
X
the part
of
of
X
the
a
calculated
calculated
X
move on the part of the
a
calculated
move
on
the
part
of
the
church to bring more people
into
into
X
the fold.
church to bring more people
into the fold
into the fold
X
.
church
to
bring
more
people
into
the
fold
All Saints Day was known then as
All Saints Day was known then as
All
Saints
Day
was
known
then
as
hallow mass. Hallow means holy or saintly so
hallow mass. Hallow means holy or saintly so
hallow
mass
Hallow
means
holy
or
saintly
so
the translation is roughly, mass
of
of
X
the saints.
the translation is roughly, mass of the saints.
the
translation
is
roughly
mass
of
the
saints
The night
before
before
X
October 31st was
The night before October 31st was
The
night
before
October
31st
was
all Hallow's Eve which gradually morphed
all Hallow's Eve which
gradually
gradually
X
morphed
morphed
X
all
Hallow's
Eve
which
gradually
morphed
into
into
X
Halloween.
into Halloween.
into
Halloween
The holiday came
to
to
X
America
with
with
X
the
The holiday came to America with the
The
holiday
came
to
America
with
the
wave
of
of
X
Irish immigrants
during
during
X
the
wave
wave
X
of Irish immigrants during the
wave
of
Irish
immigrants
during
the
Potato Famine
of
of
X
the 1840s.
Potato Famine of the 1840s.
Potato
Famine
of
the
1840s
They brought several
of
of
X
their
They brought several of their
They
brought
several
of
their
holiday customs
with
with
X
them including
holiday customs with them including
holiday
customs
with
them
including
bobbing
for
for
X
apples and playing tricks
on
on
X
bobbing for apples
and playing tricks on
bobbing
for
apples
and
playing
tricks
on
neighbours
like
like
X
removing gates
from
from
X
the
neighbours like removing gates from the
neighbours
like
removing
gates
from
the
front
of
of
X
houses.
front of houses.
front
of
houses
The young pranksters wore masks
The young
pranksters
pranksters
X
wore masks
The
young
pranksters
wore
masks
so they wouldn't be recognized
but
but
X
over
over
X
so they wouldn't be recognized but over
so
they
wouldn't
be
recognized
but
over
the years the tradition
of
of
X
harmless
the years the tradition of harmless
the
years
the
tradition
of
harmless
tricks grew
into
into
X
outright vandalism.
tricks grew into
outright
outright
X
vandalism
vandalism
X
.
tricks
grew
into
outright
vandalism
Back
in
in
X
the 1930s it really became a
Back in the 1930s it really became a
Back
in
the
1930s
it
really
became
a
dangerous holiday I mean there was um
dangerous holiday I mean there was um
dangerous
holiday
I
mean
there
was
um
such uh hooliganism and vandalism.
such uh
hooliganism
hooliganism
X
and
vandalism
vandalism
X
.
such
uh
hooliganism
and
vandalism
Trick-or-treating was
Trick-or-treating was
Trick-or-treating
was
originally a extortion deal.
originally a
extortion
extortion
X
deal.
originally
a
extortion
deal
Give us candy or we'll uh trash your house.
Give us candy or we'll uh
trash
trash
X
your house.
Give
us
candy
or
we'll
uh
trash
your
house
Storekeepers and neighbours began giving
Storekeepers and neighbours began giving
Storekeepers
and
neighbours
began
giving
treats or bribes to stop the tricks and
treats
treats
X
or
bribes
bribes
X
to stop the tricks and
treats
or
bribes
to
stop
the
tricks
and
children were encouraged
to
to
X
travel door
children were encouraged to travel door
children
were
encouraged
to
travel
door
too
for
for
X
treats
as
as
X
an alternative to troublemaking.
too for
treats
treats
X
as an alternative to troublemaking.
too
for
treats
as
an
alternative
to
troublemaking
By the late 30s trick or
By the late 30s trick or
By
the
late
30s
trick
or
treat became the holiday greeting.
treat became the holiday greeting.
treat
became
the
holiday
greeting
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stɪtʃt
stɪtʃt
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________j________o________i________n________ ________t________o________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________e________l________s________e________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________a________ ________n________e________e________d________l________e________ ________a________n________d________ ________t________h________r________e________a________d________
Teacher says
ˈɪn.flu.əns
ˈɪn.flu.əns
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________t________h________e________ ________p________o________w________e________r________ ________t________o________ ________c________h________a________n________g________e________ ________o________r________ ________a________f________f________e________c________t________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
ˈɡrædʒuəli
ˈɡrædʒuəli
Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________m________o________v________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________c________h________a________n________g________i________n________g________ ________i________n________ ________s________m________a________l________l________ ________a________m________o________u________n________t________s________ ________:________ ________h________a________p________p________e________n________i________n________g________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________s________l________o________w________ ________w________a________y________ ________o________v________e________r________ ________a________ ________l________o________n________g________ ________p________e________r________i________o________d________ ________o________f________ ________t________i________m________e________
weɪv
weɪv
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________v________e________r________y________ ________l________a________r________g________e________ ________a________m________o________u________n________t________ ________o________f________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
ˈpræŋkstəz
ˈpræŋkstərz
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________w________h________o________ ________p________l________a________y________ ________t________r________i________c________k________s________ ________o________r________ ________p________r________a________c________t________i________c________a________l________ ________j________o________k________e________s________ ________o________n________ ________o________t________h________e________r________s________ ________f________o________r________ ________a________m________u________s________e________m________e________n________t________.________
ˈsæŋkʃənd
ˈsæŋkʃənd
Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________o________f________f________i________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________a________p________p________r________o________v________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________a________u________t________h________o________r________i________s________e________d________
ˈpʌmpkɪnz
ˈpʌmpkɪnz
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________l________a________r________g________e________ ________r________o________u________n________d________ ________o________r________a________n________g________e________ ________f________r________u________i________t________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________a________ ________t________h________i________c________k________ ________r________i________n________d________ ________a________n________d________ ________e________d________i________b________l________e________ ________f________l________e________s________h________,________ ________t________y________p________i________c________a________l________l________y________ ________c________a________r________v________e________d________ ________i________n________t________o________ ________j________a________c________k________-________o________'________-________l________a________n________t________e________r________n________s________ ________f________o________r________ ________H________a________l________l________o________w________e________e________n________
Teacher says
ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd
ˈdɛzɪɡˌneɪtɪd
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________o________f________f________i________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________c________h________o________o________s________e________ ________(________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________)________ ________t________o________ ________d________o________ ________o________r________ ________b________e________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________
ˈɪn.tuː ðə fəʊld
ˈɪn.tuː ðə foʊld
Definition
________(________p________h________r________a________s________e________)________ ________t________o________ ________i________n________c________l________u________d________e________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________g________r________o________u________p________ ________o________r________ ________o________r________g________a________n________i________s________a________t________i________o________n________,________
kəˈmjuːnjən wɪð ðə dɛd
kəˈmjuːnjən wɪð ðə dɛd
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________s________p________i________r________i________t________u________a________l________ ________c________o________n________n________e________c________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________c________o________m________m________u________n________i________c________a________t________i________o________n________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________d________e________a________d________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________
ˈhɑːvɪst
ˈhɑrvɪst
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________t________h________e________ ________s________e________a________s________o________n________ ________w________h________e________n________ ________c________r________o________p________s________ ________a________r________e________ ________g________a________t________h________e________r________e________d________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________t________h________e________ ________f________i________e________l________d________s________ ________o________r________ ________t________h________e________ ________a________c________t________i________v________i________t________y________ ________o________f________ ________g________a________t________h________e________r________i________n________g________ ________c________r________o________p________s________
Vatican
ˈvætɪkən
ˈvætɪkən
Definition
(noun) headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, located in Vatican City
lɪt
lɪt
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________b________e________g________i________n________ ________t________o________ ________b________u________r________n________
ˈhuːlɪɡəˌnɪzəm
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________v________i________o________l________e________n________t________ ________o________r________ ________d________e________s________t________r________u________c________t________i________v________e________ ________b________e________h________a________v________i________o________r________,________ ________t________y________p________i________c________a________l________l________y________ ________b________y________ ________y________o________u________n________g________ ________t________r________o________u________b________l________e________m________a________k________e________r________s________
uh-KULT
uh-KULT
Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________r________e________l________a________t________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________m________a________g________i________c________,________ ________a________s________t________r________o________l________o________g________y________,________ ________o________r________ ________o________t________h________e________r________ ________s________u________p________e________r________n________a________t________u________r________a________l________ ________p________r________a________c________t________i________c________e________s________
ˈɑːftəˌlaɪf
ˈæftərˌlaɪf
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________l________i________f________e________ ________a________f________t________e________r________ ________d________e________a________t________h________;________ ________t________h________e________ ________b________e________l________i________e________f________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________c________o________n________t________i________n________u________e________d________ ________e________x________i________s________t________e________n________c________e________ ________a________f________t________e________r________ ________p________h________y________s________i________c________a________l________ ________d________e________a________t________h________
bobbing for apples
Definition
(noun) a game in which people try to bite or catch apples floating in a tub or basin of water without using their hands.
Example
At the Halloween party, the children enjoyed bobbing for apples in the large bucket.
Teacher says
mɜːdʒ
mɜːrdʒ
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________c________o________m________b________i________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________c________a________u________s________e________ ________t________o________ ________c________o________m________b________i________n________e________ ________t________o________ ________f________o________r________m________ ________a________ ________s________i________n________g________l________e________ ________e________n________t________i________t________y________
ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪd
ˈkælkyəˌleɪtɪd
Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________c________a________r________e________f________u________l________l________y________ ________p________l________a________n________n________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________i________n________t________e________n________d________e________d________
drahyv
drahyv
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________f________o________r________c________e________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________m________o________v________e________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________p________a________r________t________i________c________u________l________a________r________ ________d________i________r________e________c________t________i________o________n________
braɪbz
braɪbz
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________v________a________l________u________a________b________l________e________ ________(________s________u________c________h________ ________a________s________ ________m________o________n________e________y________)________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________g________i________v________e________n________ ________i________n________ ________o________r________d________e________r________ ________t________o________ ________g________e________t________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________t________o________ ________d________o________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
ɪkˈstɔːʃən
ɪkˈstɔːrʃən
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________t________h________e________ ________p________r________a________c________t________i________c________e________ ________o________f________ ________o________b________t________a________i________n________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________m________o________n________e________y________,________ ________t________h________r________o________u________g________h________ ________f________o________r________c________e________ ________o________r________ ________t________h________r________e________a________t________s________
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________r________e________a________l________m________ ________o________r________ ________d________o________m________a________i________n________ ________w________h________e________r________e________ ________s________p________i________r________i________t________s________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________u________l________s________ ________l________i________v________e________ ________a________f________t________e________r________ ________d________e________a________t________h________.________
tri:ts
trēts
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________e________n________j________o________y________a________b________l________e________ ________o________r________ ________i________n________d________u________l________g________e________n________t________,________ ________o________f________t________e________n________ ________g________i________v________e________n________ ________a________s________ ________a________ ________r________e________w________a________r________d________ ________o________r________ ________g________i________f________t________
spred
spred
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________e________x________t________e________n________d________ ________o________v________e________r________ ________a________ ________l________a________r________g________e________r________ ________a________r________e________a________ ________o________r________ ________t________o________ ________a________ ________w________i________d________e________r________ ________a________u________d________i________e________n________c________e________
veil
Definition
(noun) something that covers or hides something else
Example
She wore a veiled hat to the funeral.
mɔːft
mɔrft
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________g________r________a________d________u________a________l________l________y________ ________c________h________a________n________g________e________ ________i________n________t________o________ ________a________ ________d________i________f________f________e________r________e________n________t________ ________i________m________a________g________e________
ˈɡæðəd
ˈɡæðərd
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________b________r________i________n________g________ ________(________t________h________i________n________g________s________ ________o________r________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________)________ ________t________o________g________e________t________h________e________r________ ________i________n________t________o________ ________a________ ________g________r________o________u________p________
ˈbɒnˌfaɪəz
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________l________a________r________g________e________ ________o________u________t________d________o________o________r________ ________f________i________r________e________
ˈfeɪθfʊl
ˈfeɪθfəl
Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________h________a________v________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________s________h________o________w________i________n________g________ ________t________r________u________e________ ________a________n________d________ ________c________o________n________s________t________a________n________t________ ________s________u________p________p________o________r________t________ ________o________r________ ________l________o________y________a________l________t________y________ ________
ˈvændəˌlɪzəm
Definition
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ˌaʊtˈraɪt
ˌaʊtˈraɪt
Definition
________(________a________d________v________e________r________b________)________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________f________u________l________l________ ________a________n________d________ ________c________o________m________p________l________e________t________e________ ________w________a________y________
træʃ
træʃ
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________w________a________s________t________e________ ________m________a________t________e________r________i________a________l________;________ ________r________e________f________u________s________e________
præŋks
præŋks
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________p________l________a________y________f________u________l________ ________o________r________ ________m________i________s________c________h________i________e________v________o________u________s________ ________a________c________t________ ________o________r________ ________t________r________i________c________k________
stitched
stɪtʃt
stɪtʃt
Definition
(verb) to join to something else with a needle and thread
Example
The quilt was beautifully stitched with intricate patterns.
Teacher says
influence
ˈɪn.flu.əns
ˈɪn.flu.əns
Definition
(noun) the power to change or affect someone or something
Example
Her positive influence on the team motivated them to work harder.
gradually
ˈɡrædʒuəli
ˈɡrædʒuəli
Definition
(adjective) moving or changing in small amounts : happening in a slow way over a long period of time
Example
She gradually improved her English skills over the course of the semester.
wave
weɪv
weɪv
Definition
(noun) a very large amount of something
Example
The country experienced waves of immigration,
pranksters
ˈpræŋkstəz
ˈpræŋkstərz
Definition
(noun) people who play tricks or practical jokes on others for amusement.
Example
The pranksters filled the teacher's office with balloons as a prank.
sanctioned
ˈsæŋkʃənd
ˈsæŋkʃənd
Definition
(adjective) officially approved or authorised
Example
The event was sanctioned by the local government.
pumpkins
ˈpʌmpkɪnz
ˈpʌmpkɪnz
Definition
(noun) large round orange fruit with a thick rind and edible flesh, typically carved into jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween
Example
Every October, we visit the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkins for carving.
Teacher says
designated
ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd
ˈdɛzɪɡˌneɪtɪd
Definition
(verb) to officially choose (someone or something) to do or be something
Example
The designated driver for the evening made sure everyone got home safely.
into the fold
ˈɪn.tuː ðə fəʊld
ˈɪn.tuː ðə foʊld
Definition
(phrase) to include someone in a group or organisation,
Example
The company welcomed the new employees into the fold with a special orientation program.
communion with the dead
kəˈmjuːnjən wɪð ðə dɛd
kəˈmjuːnjən wɪð ðə dɛd
Definition
(noun) a spiritual connection or communication with dead people
Example
She claimed to have communion with the dead through her dreams.
harvest
ˈhɑːvɪst
ˈhɑrvɪst
Definition
(noun) the season when crops are gathered from the fields or the activity of gathering crops
Example
The farmers worked hard during the harvest to collect all the ripe fruits and vegetables.
Vatican
ˈvætɪkən
ˈvætɪkən
Definition
(noun) headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, located in Vatican City
lit
lɪt
lɪt
Definition
(verb) to begin to burn
Example
We lit the fire and started to get warm.
hooliganism
ˈhuːlɪɡəˌnɪzəm
Definition
(noun) violent or destructive behavior, typically by young troublemakers
Example
The hooliganism at the football match led to several arrests.
occult
uh-KULT
uh-KULT
Definition
(adjective) relating to magic, astrology, or other supernatural practices
Example
She was fascinated by the occult symbols in the ancient manuscript.
afterlife
ˈɑːftəˌlaɪf
ˈæftərˌlaɪf
Definition
(noun) life after death; the belief in a continued existence after physical death
Example
Many religions have different beliefs about the afterlife.
bobbing for apples
Definition
(noun) a game in which people try to bite or catch apples floating in a tub or basin of water without using their hands.
Example
At the Halloween party, the children enjoyed bobbing for apples in the large bucket.
Teacher says
merge
mɜːdʒ
mɜːrdʒ
Definition
(verb) combine or cause to combine to form a single entity
Example
The two companies are merging to create a stronger business.
calculated
ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪd
ˈkælkyəˌleɪtɪd
Definition
(adjective) carefully planned or intended
Example
She made a calculated decision to invest in the stock market.
drive
drahyv
drahyv
Definition
(verb) to force someone or something to move in a particular direction
Example
She tried to drive the point home during the meeting.
bribes
braɪbz
braɪbz
Definition
(noun) something valuable (such as money) that is given in order to get someone to do something
Example
The politician was caught accepting bribes in exchange for favors.
extortion
ɪkˈstɔːʃən
ɪkˈstɔːrʃən
Definition
(noun) the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Example
The criminal was arrested for extortion after threatening the shop owner.
spirit world
Definition
(noun) realm or domain where spirits or souls live after death.
Example
Many believe that the spirit world is a place where the souls of the deceased reside.
treats
tri:ts
trēts
Definition
(noun) something special that is enjoyable or indulgent, often given as a reward or gift
Example
She brought some delicious treats to the party.
spread
spred
spred
Definition
(verb) to extend over a larger area or to a wider audience
Example
She spread the news of the event through social media.
veil
Definition
(noun) something that covers or hides something else
Example
She wore a veiled hat to the funeral.
morphed
mɔːft
mɔrft
Definition
(verb) to gradually change into a different image
Example
Over time, the small startup morphed into a multinational corporation.
gathered
ˈɡæðəd
ˈɡæðərd
Definition
(verb) to bring (things or people) together into a group
Example
The family gathered around the table for dinner.
bonfires
ˈbɒnˌfaɪəz
Definition
(noun) a large outdoor fire
Example
Every year on Guy Fawkes Night, people gather to watch the bonfires and fireworks.
faithful
ˈfeɪθfʊl
ˈfeɪθfəl
Definition
(adjective) having or showing true and constant support or loyalty
Example
She remained faithful to her principles even in the face of adversity.
vandalism
ˈvændəˌlɪzəm
Definition
(noun) the act of deliberately destroying or damaging property
Example
The vandalism of the historic building shocked the community.
outright
ˌaʊtˈraɪt
ˌaʊtˈraɪt
Definition
(adverb) in a full and complete way
Example
She won the race outright, finishing first by a large margin.
trash
træʃ
træʃ
Definition
(noun) waste material; refuse
pranks
præŋks
præŋks
Definition
(noun) a playful or mischievous act or trick
Example
The children played pranks on their teacher during April Fools' Day.
stitched
stɪtʃt
stɪtʃt
Definition
(verb) to join to something else with a needle and thread
Example
The quilt was beautifully stitched with intricate patterns.
Teacher says
influence
ˈɪn.flu.əns
ˈɪn.flu.əns
Definition
(noun) the power to change or affect someone or something
Example
Her positive influence on the team motivated them to work harder.
gradually
ˈɡrædʒuəli
ˈɡrædʒuəli
Definition
(adjective) moving or changing in small amounts : happening in a slow way over a long period of time
Example
She gradually improved her English skills over the course of the semester.
wave
weɪv
weɪv
Definition
(noun) a very large amount of something
Example
The country experienced waves of immigration,
pranksters
ˈpræŋkstəz
ˈpræŋkstərz
Definition
(noun) people who play tricks or practical jokes on others for amusement.
Example
The pranksters filled the teacher's office with balloons as a prank.
sanctioned
ˈsæŋkʃənd
ˈsæŋkʃənd
Definition
(adjective) officially approved or authorised
Example
The event was sanctioned by the local government.
pumpkins
ˈpʌmpkɪnz
ˈpʌmpkɪnz
Definition
(noun) large round orange fruit with a thick rind and edible flesh, typically carved into jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween
Example
Every October, we visit the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkins for carving.
Teacher says
designated
ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd
ˈdɛzɪɡˌneɪtɪd
Definition
(verb) to officially choose (someone or something) to do or be something
Example
The designated driver for the evening made sure everyone got home safely.
into the fold
ˈɪn.tuː ðə fəʊld
ˈɪn.tuː ðə foʊld
Definition
(phrase) to include someone in a group or organisation,
Example
The company welcomed the new employees into the fold with a special orientation program.
communion with the dead
kəˈmjuːnjən wɪð ðə dɛd
kəˈmjuːnjən wɪð ðə dɛd
Definition
(noun) a spiritual connection or communication with dead people
Example
She claimed to have communion with the dead through her dreams.
harvest
ˈhɑːvɪst
ˈhɑrvɪst
Definition
(noun) the season when crops are gathered from the fields or the activity of gathering crops
Example
The farmers worked hard during the harvest to collect all the ripe fruits and vegetables.
Vatican
ˈvætɪkən
ˈvætɪkən
Definition
(noun) headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, located in Vatican City
lit
lɪt
lɪt
Definition
(verb) to begin to burn
Example
We lit the fire and started to get warm.
hooliganism
ˈhuːlɪɡəˌnɪzəm
Definition
(noun) violent or destructive behavior, typically by young troublemakers
Example
The hooliganism at the football match led to several arrests.
occult
uh-KULT
uh-KULT
Definition
(adjective) relating to magic, astrology, or other supernatural practices
Example
She was fascinated by the occult symbols in the ancient manuscript.
afterlife
ˈɑːftəˌlaɪf
ˈæftərˌlaɪf
Definition
(noun) life after death; the belief in a continued existence after physical death
Example
Many religions have different beliefs about the afterlife.
bobbing for apples
Definition
(noun) a game in which people try to bite or catch apples floating in a tub or basin of water without using their hands.
Example
At the Halloween party, the children enjoyed bobbing for apples in the large bucket.
Teacher says
merge
mɜːdʒ
mɜːrdʒ
Definition
(verb) combine or cause to combine to form a single entity
Example
The two companies are merging to create a stronger business.
calculated
ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪd
ˈkælkyəˌleɪtɪd
Definition
(adjective) carefully planned or intended
Example
She made a calculated decision to invest in the stock market.
drive
drahyv
drahyv
Definition
(verb) to force someone or something to move in a particular direction
Example
She tried to drive the point home during the meeting.
bribes
braɪbz
braɪbz
Definition
(noun) something valuable (such as money) that is given in order to get someone to do something
Example
The politician was caught accepting bribes in exchange for favors.
extortion
ɪkˈstɔːʃən
ɪkˈstɔːrʃən
Definition
(noun) the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Example
The criminal was arrested for extortion after threatening the shop owner.
spirit world
Definition
(noun) realm or domain where spirits or souls live after death.
Example
Many believe that the spirit world is a place where the souls of the deceased reside.
treats
tri:ts
trēts
Definition
(noun) something special that is enjoyable or indulgent, often given as a reward or gift
Example
She brought some delicious treats to the party.
spread
spred
spred
Definition
(verb) to extend over a larger area or to a wider audience
Example
She spread the news of the event through social media.
veil
Definition
(noun) something that covers or hides something else
Example
She wore a veiled hat to the funeral.
morphed
mɔːft
mɔrft
Definition
(verb) to gradually change into a different image
Example
Over time, the small startup morphed into a multinational corporation.
gathered
ˈɡæðəd
ˈɡæðərd
Definition
(verb) to bring (things or people) together into a group
Example
The family gathered around the table for dinner.
bonfires
ˈbɒnˌfaɪəz
Definition
(noun) a large outdoor fire
Example
Every year on Guy Fawkes Night, people gather to watch the bonfires and fireworks.
faithful
ˈfeɪθfʊl
ˈfeɪθfəl
Definition
(adjective) having or showing true and constant support or loyalty
Example
She remained faithful to her principles even in the face of adversity.
vandalism
ˈvændəˌlɪzəm
Definition
(noun) the act of deliberately destroying or damaging property
Example
The vandalism of the historic building shocked the community.
outright
ˌaʊtˈraɪt
ˌaʊtˈraɪt
Definition
(adverb) in a full and complete way
Example
She won the race outright, finishing first by a large margin.
trash
træʃ
træʃ
Definition
(noun) waste material; refuse
pranks
præŋks
præŋks
Definition
(noun) a playful or mischievous act or trick
Example
The children played pranks on their teacher during April Fools' Day.
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influence
ˈɪn.flu.əns
ˈɪn.flu.əns
Definition
(noun) the power to change or affect someone or something
Example
Her positive influence on the team motivated them to work harder.
Example
Her influences can be seen in her artwork.
Example
The movie was heavily influenced by classic literature.
Example
She is influencing her friends to try new foods.
spirit world
Definition
(noun) realm or domain where spirits or souls live after death.
Example
Many believe that the spirit world is a place where the souls of the deceased reside.
Example
Many cultures believe in multiple spirit worlds.
Example
She felt a connection to the spiritual world beyond our own.
communion with the dead
kəˈmjuːnjən wɪð ðə dɛd
kəˈmjuːnjən wɪð ðə dɛd
Definition
(noun) a spiritual connection or communication with dead people
Example
She claimed to have communion with the dead through her dreams.
Example
She often communes with the deceased through meditation.
Example
He believes he can communicate with the departed through dreams.
Example
Many people feel a connection with those who have passed away during certain rituals.
bribes
braɪbz
braɪbz
Definition
(noun) something valuable (such as money) that is given in order to get someone to do something
Example
The politician was caught accepting bribes in exchange for favors.
merge
mɜːdʒ
mɜːrdʒ
Definition
(verb) combine or cause to combine to form a single entity
Example
The two companies are merging to create a stronger business.
Example
She merges onto the highway smoothly.
Example
The colors merge together beautifully in the painting.
gradually
ˈɡrædʒuəli
ˈɡrædʒuəli
Definition
(adjective) moving or changing in small amounts : happening in a slow way over a long period of time
Example
She gradually improved her English skills over the course of the semester.
Example
She is gradually improving her English skills.
Example
The colors of the sunset changed gradually from orange to pink.
Example
The gradualness of his progress was evident in his slow but steady pace.
faithful
ˈfeɪθfʊl
ˈfeɪθfəl
Definition
(adjective) having or showing true and constant support or loyalty
Example
She remained faithful to her principles even in the face of adversity.
Example
She is a faithful friend who always supports me.
Example
He always completes his tasks faithfully and on time.
Example
Their faithfulness to each other is truly inspiring.
spread
spred
spred
Definition
(verb) to extend over a larger area or to a wider audience
Example
She spread the news of the event through social media.
Example
Butter spreads easily on warm toast.
Example
The news about the concert is spreading quickly.
Example
She spread the blanket on the grass for a picnic.
sanctioned
ˈsæŋkʃənd
ˈsæŋkʃənd
Definition
(adjective) officially approved or authorised
Example
The event was sanctioned by the local government.
Example
The event was sanctioned by the local authorities.
Example
The company faced sanctions for violating environmental regulations.
Example
The government is currently sanctioning new trade agreements.
treats
tri:ts
trēts
Definition
(noun) something special that is enjoyable or indulgent, often given as a reward or gift
Example
She brought some delicious treats to the party.
Example
She treats herself to a nice dinner every Friday.
Example
He treated his friends to ice cream after the movie.
Example
I am treating myself to a spa day next weekend.
trash
træʃ
træʃ
Definition
(noun) waste material; refuse
Example
Please remember to separate recyclables from the trash.
Example
The park was littered with trashes after the concert.
drive
drahyv
drahyv
Definition
(verb) to force someone or something to move in a particular direction
Example
She tried to drive the point home during the meeting.
Example
She drove me to the airport yesterday.
Example
They are driving to the beach right now.
into the fold
ˈɪn.tuː ðə fəʊld
ˈɪn.tuː ðə foʊld
Definition
(phrase) to include someone in a group or organisation,
Example
The company welcomed the new employees into the fold with a special orientation program.
Example
She welcomed the new members into the fold.
Example
The pastor is focused on bringing more people into the fold.
Example
Many individuals were brought into the fold through the church's outreach programs.
hooliganism
ˈhuːlɪɡəˌnɪzəm
Definition
(noun) violent or destructive behavior, typically by young troublemakers
Example
The hooliganism at the football match led to several arrests.
occult
uh-KULT
uh-KULT
Definition
(adjective) relating to magic, astrology, or other supernatural practices
Example
She was fascinated by the occult symbols in the ancient manuscript.
Example
She has an interest in the occult arts.
Example
The book delves into occult practices.
Example
The moon was occulted by the clouds.
Example
He is currently studying occulting phenomena.
bonfires
ˈbɒnˌfaɪəz
Definition
(noun) a large outdoor fire
Example
Every year on Guy Fawkes Night, people gather to watch the bonfires and fireworks.
Example
We gathered around the bonfires to keep warm.
Example
The bonfires illuminated the night sky.
Example
The villagers danced around the bonfires.
wave
weɪv
weɪv
Definition
(noun) a very large amount of something
Example
The country experienced waves of immigration,
harvest
ˈhɑːvɪst
ˈhɑrvɪst
Definition
(noun) the season when crops are gathered from the fields or the activity of gathering crops
Example
The farmers worked hard during the harvest to collect all the ripe fruits and vegetables.
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year.
Example
Farmers harvested the crops in the fields.
Example
We will be harvesting apples next week.
designated
ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd
ˈdɛzɪɡˌneɪtɪd
Definition
(verb) to officially choose (someone or something) to do or be something
Example
The designated driver for the evening made sure everyone got home safely.
Example
She was designated as the team leader for the project.
Example
The parking lot is designated for employees only.
pranks
præŋks
præŋks
Definition
(noun) a playful or mischievous act or trick
Example
The children played pranks on their teacher during April Fools' Day.
Example
He played a prank on his friend by hiding his phone.
Example
The students pulled off some hilarious pranks during the school assembly.
vandalism
ˈvændəˌlɪzəm
Definition
(noun) the act of deliberately destroying or damaging property
Example
The vandalism of the historic building shocked the community.
Example
The act of vandalism caused damage to the public property.
Example
He often vandalizes bus stops by drawing graffiti on them.
Example
The teenagers were caught vandalizing the school walls.
Example
Vandalized buildings are a common sight in this neighborhood.
outright
ˌaʊtˈraɪt
ˌaʊtˈraɪt
Definition
(adverb) in a full and complete way
Example
She won the race outright, finishing first by a large margin.
Example
He told me outright that he didn't like my idea.
Example
She outright refused to help me with my project.
calculated
ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪd
ˈkælkyəˌleɪtɪd
Definition
(adjective) carefully planned or intended
Example
She made a calculated decision to invest in the stock market.
Example
She calculated the total cost of the project before starting.
Example
He calculates his expenses every month to stay within budget.
Example
They are currently calculating the results of the experiment.
lit
lɪt
lɪt
Definition
(verb) to begin to burn
Example
We lit the fire and started to get warm.
Example
She lit a candle to brighten the room.
Example
The city is lighting up as the sun sets.
pranksters
ˈpræŋkstəz
ˈpræŋkstərz
Definition
(noun) people who play tricks or practical jokes on others for amusement.
Example
The pranksters filled the teacher's office with balloons as a prank.
pumpkins
ˈpʌmpkɪnz
ˈpʌmpkɪnz
Definition
(noun) large round orange fruit with a thick rind and edible flesh, typically carved into jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween
Example
Every October, we visit the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkins for carving.
Example
I bought three pumpkins for Halloween.
Example
She carved spooky faces into the pumpkins.
Example
The pumpkins were ready to be harvested.
gathered
ˈɡæðəd
ˈɡæðərd
Definition
(verb) to bring (things or people) together into a group
Example
The family gathered around the table for dinner.
Example
She gathers flowers from the garden every morning.
Example
They were gathering information for their project.
extortion
ɪkˈstɔːʃən
ɪkˈstɔːrʃən
Definition
(noun) the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Example
The criminal was arrested for extortion after threatening the shop owner.
Example
The criminal tried to extort money from the victim.
Example
She was extorted into giving up her personal information.
Example
He is currently extorting businesses in the area.
Example
The extorter threatened to release damaging information if his demands were not met.
stitched
stɪtʃt
stɪtʃt
Definition
(verb) to join to something else with a needle and thread
Example
The quilt was beautifully stitched with intricate patterns.
Example
She stitched a beautiful quilt for her grandmother.
Example
He carefully stitches the torn fabric back together.
afterlife
ˈɑːftəˌlaɪf
ˈæftərˌlaɪf
Definition
(noun) life after death; the belief in a continued existence after physical death
Example
Many religions have different beliefs about the afterlife.
Example
Many people believe in an afterlife where they will be reunited with their loved ones.
Example
The concept of afterlives varies greatly among different cultures.
morphed
mɔːft
mɔrft
Definition
(verb) to gradually change into a different image
Example
Over time, the small startup morphed into a multinational corporation.
Example
The caterpillar morphed into a beautiful butterfly.
Example
The weather gradually morphed from sunny to rainy.
Example
The software morphs into a more user-friendly version.
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