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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues — Official Trailer | Apple TV+

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white

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US / waɪt /

UK / hwaɪt, waɪt /

A1
  • adjecitve
  • Belonging to a race of people with light skin
  • Of the color of fresh snow and milk
  • noun
  • Person's name
  • Lightest color; The color of fresh snow.

integration

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US / ˌɪntɪ'ɡreɪʃn /

UK / ˌɪntɪˈɡreʃən /

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  • noun
  • Act of bringing things together into a whole

lose

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US / lu:z /

UK / luz /

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  • verb
  • To be unable to keep in check or control something
  • To decrease in value or quantity (e.g. weight)
  • To stop having certain qualities or abilities
  • To stop having or being entitled to
  • To fail to win something that is being contested
  • To be unable to find something you once had
  • To be dependent on someone (used with 'not')

try

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US / traɪ /

UK / traɪ /

A1
  • noun
  • Act of putting the ball over the rugby goal line
  • verb
  • To make an effort, to attempt to do something
  • To examine someone or something in a court of law
  • To test to see if it is good or you like it
  • To make a person go through hardship; test
  • To examine something to see if it works

ideal

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US / aɪˈdi:əl /

UK / aɪˈdiəl, aɪˈdil /

A2
  • adjecitve
  • Exactly right; could not be better
  • Which is thought of as being perfect

use

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US / ju:s /

UK / ju:s /

A1
  • noun
  • Ability to employ something
  • Need to enable it to work
  • Permission to do something with something
  • Act of spending money
  • Operation of a machine for its function
  • verb
  • To have; to eat, drink, consume etc.
  • To need to operate or work
  • To operate a machine, e.g. a computer
  • To treat a person badly
  • To do something with, for a task or purpose

dignity

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US / ˈdɪgnəti /

UK / ˈdɪgnəti /

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  • noun
  • Person of high rank deserving respect
  • Quality or state of deserving respect

jazz

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US / dʒæz /

UK / dʒæz /

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  • noun
  • Music known for its energetic beat and spontaneity
  • Empty or meaningless talk, conversation

too

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US / tu: /

UK / tu /

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  • adverb
  • In addition, also; with emphasis
  • Say that something is more than you want

million

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US / ˈmɪljən /

UK / ˈmɪljən /

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  • number
  • 1,000,000

stem

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US / stem /

UK / stɛm /

B1
  • noun
  • Long thin central part of a plant, bearing leaves
  • Long thin part supporting something e.g. a light
  • Main part of a word, e.g. 'use' in 'useful'
  • verb
  • To remove the stem of a flower or fruit
  • To start from or be the origin of
  • To stop something bad from spreading or developing

day

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US / deɪ /

UK / de /

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  • noun
  • A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
  • The period of time when it is light outside
  • Person's name

armstrong

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US / ˈɑːmˌstrɒŋ /

UK / ˈɑːrmˌstrɔːŋ /

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flag

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US / flæɡ /

UK / flæɡ /

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  • noun
  • Piece of cloth representing a team, country etc.
  • verb
  • To indicate something should get special attention
  • To work, run etc. more slowly or with less power

publicly

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US / 'pʌblɪklɪ /

UK / ˈpʌblɪkli /

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  • adverb
  • In a way that anyone can see, hear, use or know

from

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US / frəm /

UK / frʌm, frɑm,frəm /

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  • preposition
  • Starting at a particular place, time or level

out

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US / aʊt /

UK / aʊt /

A1
  • adverb
  • No longer stylish (e.g. fashion)
  • Away from home, business, or the usual place
  • In a direction/movement away from inside or center
  • noun
  • Act when a batter cannot continue playing
  • verb
  • To tell people a secret

over

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US / 'əʊvə(r) /

UK / ˈovɚ /

A1
  • adverb
  • Finished; no longer happening
  • Towards the ground/away from a standing position
  • noun
  • A set of six consecutive balls bowled in cricket
  • other
  • Finished
  • preposition
  • Showing the relation when a thing is above another
  • On or covering something
  • Above or across something
  • More than you need
  • From one side to the other
  • In the direction of; toward

battle

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US / 'bætl /

UK / ˈbætl /

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  • noun
  • Military fight between armies
  • Working hard to stop something; struggle
  • verb
  • To fight or struggle against someone or something
  • To work hard to stop something; struggle

name

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US / neɪm /

UK / nem /

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  • noun
  • What something or someone is called
  • verb
  • To state what someone is called, e.g. John

any

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US / 'enɪ /

UK / ˈɛni /

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  • adjecitve
  • One, or some, no matter which
  • pronoun
  • One (thing) of many; some

anybody

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US / ˈenibɒdi /

UK / ˈenibʌdi /

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  • pronoun
  • Any person; anyone

decide

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US / dɪ'saɪd /

UK / dɪˈsaɪd /

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  • verb
  • To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
  • To make a legal judgment in court
  • to affect the result of something

come

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US / kʌm /

UK / kʌm /

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  • verb
  • To arrive at a place
  • (Of mail) to be delivered
  • To move toward someone; go with someone
  • To reach a certain point or state

skin

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US / skɪn /

UK / skɪn /

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  • noun
  • Outer covering of an animal used for leather; hide
  • Outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
  • Outer layer of an animal or human
  • Outer part of an object, such as a plane
  • verb
  • To defeat someone easily and completely
  • To hurt yourself, accidentally cutting yourself
  • To remove the outer covering from an animal

think

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US / θɪŋk /

UK / θɪŋk /

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  • verb
  • To have an idea about something without certainty
  • To have an idea, opinion or belief about something

only

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US / ˈəunli /

UK / ˈonli /

A1
  • adverb
  • Just one; just that amount or thing; not more than
  • Not very important or serious
  • Just that type of thing, person
  • Short time ago; not before a certain time
  • conjunction
  • Except; but

and

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US / ənd /

UK / ənd, ən,ænd /

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  • conjunction
  • Used to refer to two or more things
  • Plus; in addition; on top of that
  • Used to introduce an action that follows another

ike

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US / aɪk /

UK / /

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bear

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US / bɛː /

UK / bɛr /

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  • noun
  • Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
  • Someone who expects stock market to fall
  • verb
  • To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
  • To accept or suffer the weight of difficulties
  • To keep moving left or right while going forward
  • To show (sign of something)
  • To support the weight of something, e.g. a bridge

almost

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US / 'ɔ:lməʊst /

UK / ˈɔlˌmost, ɔlˈmost /

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  • adverb
  • Only a little less than, nearly, not quite

have

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US / həv /

UK / hæv /

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  • verb
  • To drink, smoke, eat or use something
  • To experience the effects of something
  • To organize an event, or join in an activity
  • To own, possess, or hold something
  • To cause to happen or produce a particular effect

world

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US / wɜ:ld /

UK / wɜrld /

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  • noun
  • All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • Political division due to some kind of similarity

awful

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US / ˈɔ:fl /

UK / ˈɔfəl /

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  • adjecitve
  • Very bad; horrible; terrible

hear

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US / hɪə(r) /

UK / hɪr /

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  • verb
  • To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
  • To be told or find out information or facts
  • To consider or listen to a court case

performer

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US / pəˈfɔ:mə(r) /

UK / pərˈfɔ:rmə(r) /

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  • noun
  • Someone who completes a task well
  • Actor, musician, dancer, etc. who entertains

government

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US / ˈgʌvənmənt /

UK / ˈɡʌvənmənt /

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  • noun
  • Group of people and system that rule a nation

his

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US / hɪz /

UK / hɪz /

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  • pronoun
  • Something belonging to a male person

with

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US / wɪð /

UK / wɪð, wɪθ /

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  • preposition
  • As an employee of a certain company
  • Against something or someone
  • By using something as a means
  • Due to; because of
  • Including
  • Possessing as a feature
  • Related to
  • (Of the manner/attitude by which you do something)
  • Used to express that people or things are together

could

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US / kəd /

UK / kʊd /

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  • other
  • Past form of 'can' to mean have ability
  • Used to ask for something politely, or to offer

sin

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US / sɪn /

UK / sɪn /

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  • noun
  • Act that breaks a religious law
  • verb
  • To do something that breaks a religious law

reform

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US / rɪ'fɔ:m /

UK / rɪˈfɔrm /

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  • noun
  • An improvement, especially in a person's behaviour or in the structure of something
  • verb
  • To re-shape something to a better condition
  • To (cause to) lead a non-criminal life
  • To improve society by removing abuse/injustice
  • To re-shape something into a different form

not

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US / nɒt /

UK / nɑt /

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  • adverb
  • Word indicating the negative
  • (Used to form the negative of verbs)

radio

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US / ˈreɪdiəʊ /

UK / ˈreɪdioʊ /

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  • adjecitve
  • Concerning the broadcasting of sound
  • noun
  • System of sending/receiving signals through air
  • Device to listen to broadcast programs, messages
  • verb
  • To broadcast a message to be heard by radio

blue

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US / blu: /

UK / blu /

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  • adjecitve
  • Color of the clear sky
  • Feeling sad or down

understand

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US / ˌʌndə'stænd /

UK / ˌʌndɚˈstænd /

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  • verb
  • To know the meaning of language, what someone says

would

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US / wʊd /

UK / wʊd /

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  • other
  • Used to indicate something imagined
  • Used to ask or request something politely
  • Verb used to indicate possibility, request etc.
  • Used to indicate a preference
  • Used to indicate a reaction
  • Indicates something that occurred repeatedly
  • Used to indicate willingness or ability to do

but

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US / bət /

UK / bʌt,bət /

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  • conjunction
  • Used before you say something different, opposite

life

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US / laɪf /

UK / laɪf /

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  • noun
  • All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • Period of time things live, from birth to death

law

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US / lɔ: /

UK / lɔ /

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  • noun
  • Field of study that relates to the legal profession
  • A rule made and enforced by a government
  • System or rules made by the government

can

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US / kæn /

UK / kən,kæn /

A1
  • noun
  • A metal container for storing food
  • other
  • Able to; have the skill to; have the time to
  • verb
  • To have permission to
  • To be possible to do
  • To preserve food by sealing it in a metal container

scorn

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US / skɔ:n /

UK / skɔ:rn /

B2
  • noun
  • Feeling that something is not worthy of respect
  • verb
  • To show someone is not worthy of your respect

they

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US / ðeɪ /

UK / ðe /

A1
  • pronoun
  • Two or more people, animals, or things

work

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US / wɜ:k /

UK / wɚk /

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  • adjecitve
  • Activity completed in order to make money
  • noun
  • The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • Everything created by an author, artist, musician
  • Activity you do in order to make money
  • Place of employment
  • Final product or result of a some labor or effort
  • verb
  • To bring into a specific state of success
  • To be functioning properly, e.g. a car
  • To do your job in your company or workplace
  • To make an effort to do something
  • To operate a machine or device

country

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US / ˈkʌntri /

UK / ˈkʌntri /

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  • noun
  • An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • Open land that is away from towns and cities

innovation

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US / ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn /

UK / ˌɪnəˈveʃən /

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  • noun
  • Process of creating new ideas or inventions

look

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US / lʊk /

UK / lʊk /

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  • noun
  • Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
  • Particular style of dress, clothes, or appearance
  • The way someone, something appears to be
  • Act of searching for or examining something
  • verb
  • To appear to be; seem

utter

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US / 'ʌtə(r) /

UK / ˈʌtɚ /

B2
  • adjecitve
  • Being complete or total
  • verb
  • To make a particular sound; speak

all

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US / ɔ:l /

UK / ɔl /

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  • adverb
  • Completely; totally
  • determiner
  • Being every one of something
  • pronoun
  • 100% of something; the complete amount

its

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US / ɪts /

UK / ɪts /

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  • adjecitve
  • Referring to or belonging to ‘it’
  • determiner
  • Of something; belonging or related to something
  • other
  • Possessive form of “it”

who

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US / hu: /

UK / hu /

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  • pronoun
  • Which person
  • Used to introduce information about people

movie

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US / ˈmu:vi /

UK / ˈmuvi /

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  • noun
  • Motion picture; film

way

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US / weɪ /

UK / we /

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  • adverb
  • Used to emphasize the amount of something
  • noun
  • Particular aspect of something being thought about
  • One of various choices that could be made
  • Particular existing condition or state
  • (Often long) distance or length of time
  • How something is done
  • Route to go to a place
  • Small street
  • Usual behavior, emotions or habits of someone

man

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US / mæn /

UK / mæn /

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  • noun
  • Humans in general, including male and female
  • An adult male human being
  • Male who acts in a masculine way; not like a woman
  • verb
  • To control or operate (a machine); be in charge of
  • To operate a machine (a boat, etc.)

scat

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US / skæt /

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  • noun
  • Singing trying to sound like musical instruments

this

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US / ðɪs /

UK / ðɪs /

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  • adjecitve
  • Used to indicate something already been discussed
  • Used to indicate something happening around now
  • adverb
  • An indication by a physical motion or gesture
  • A specific amount of
  • determiner
  • Person, thing, or idea near you
  • pronoun
  • Person, thing that has already been discussed

able

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US / 'eɪbl /

UK / ˈebəl /

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  • adjecitve
  • Skilled; good at something
  • Having the ability to do something

lead

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US / li:d /

UK / lid /

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  • adjecitve
  • Being the main part in movies or plays
  • noun
  • Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • Information that could help to solve a crime
  • Main part in a play or movie
  • Heavy, gray metal element
  • Rope used to tie something to stop it escaping
  • Act of being at the front in a race or game
  • verb
  • To show the way or guide others
  • To be at the front of a race or game
  • To travel in front of; go in advance of others

rumour

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US / ˈru:mə(r) /

UK / ˈrumɚ /

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  • noun
  • Gossip; story told by other people often not true
  • verb
  • To gossip; to tell a story about other people

the

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US / ðə /

UK / ðə /

A1
  • article
  • Used to refer to something already mentioned
  • Used to show there is only one of something
  • determiner
  • Used to describe all of a family

inner

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US / ˈɪnə(r) /

UK / ˈɪnɚ /

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  • adjecitve
  • Concerning the inside part of something

make

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US / meɪk /

UK / mek /

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  • noun
  • Product made by a particular company; brand
  • verb
  • To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • To get to (a place) on time
  • To gain the status of (teacher, lawyer, etc.)
  • To create something by putting things together
  • To earn a certain amount of money at a job
  • To cause or force a person to do something
  • To cause something to happen or be formed

you

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US / jʊ /

UK / ju /

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  • pronoun
  • Person someone is speaking or writing to
  • Person or people in general

invent

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US / ɪnˈvent /

UK / ɪnˈvɛnt /

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  • verb
  • To create something such as a story or excuse
  • To create something useful for the first time

love

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US / lʌv /

UK / lʌv /

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  • noun
  • Person's name
  • A very strong feeling of affection
  • The person you care very deeply about
  • Strong, deep emotional and sexual attraction
  • verb
  • To care for and like someone very strongly, deeply
  • To like doing very much; enjoy greatly
  • To feel a strong emotional and romantic attraction

other

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US / 'ʌðə(r) /

UK / ˈʌðər /

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  • adjecitve
  • A thing different from that mentioned
  • determiner
  • (Something) else; not the first (one)
  • pronoun
  • Being the one and only thing of that category

than

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US / ðən /

UK / ðən /

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  • conjunction
  • Used to compare two things that are not equal

like

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US / laɪk /

UK / laɪk /

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  • adjecitve
  • Being equal in status or kind to something else
  • Similar; the same
  • adverb
  • For example
  • preposition
  • Used as a filler; used to ad emphasis
  • In a way similar to the way something is done
  • Such as; for example
  • verb
  • To want to
  • To find something pleasing; to prefer something

that

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US / ðæt /

UK / ðæt, ðət /

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  • adjecitve
  • The person or thing being talked about
  • Used to identify something both the speakers know
  • adverb
  • Used to reinforce adjectives and adverbs
  • To such a degree
  • conjunction
  • Used to connect a noun clause
  • Used to introduce an adverbial clause
  • Used to introduce a noun clause
  • determiner
  • Used as a noun to refer to something
  • pronoun
  • Referring an object far away
  • Used to refer to the relative pronoun ‘which’

what

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US / wɒt /

UK / hwɑt, hwʌt, wɔt, wʌt,hwət, wət /

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  • pronoun
  • Thing or things that; the same kind as
  • Used to emphasize something you are about to say
  • adjecitve
  • Used to refer to a particular amount, or number
  • Used to place emphasis on a particular quality
  • adverb
  • To a certain degree
  • determiner
  • Question words used for asking for information
  • exclamation
  • Used to express excitement, shock, or surprise
  • Used to ask people to repeat something they said

respect

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US / rɪ'spekt /

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  • noun
  • Behavior that follows the established rules
  • Admiration for someone
  • Regard or admiration for someone or something
  • verb
  • To follow the established rules
  • To think very highly of another person

recording

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US / rɪˈkɔ:dɪŋ /

UK / rɪˈkɔrdɪŋ /

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  • noun
  • Music stored on a device, DVD etc.
  • verb
  • To indicate a temperature, speed, etc.; register
  • To write down or say what happened
  • To put music, sounds onto a device to store it

great

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US / ɡreɪt /

UK / ɡret /

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  • adjecitve
  • Very large in size
  • Very important
  • Very good; fantastic; wonderful
  • adverb
  • Very good; better than before
  • noun
  • Successful and well-admired person

first

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US / fɜ:st /

UK / fɚst /

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  • adjecitve
  • 1st; Coming before all others in time or place
  • noun
  • Something that has not happened before
  • Position of the winner of a competition

unbelievable

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US / ˌʌnbɪˈli:vəbl /

UK / ˌʌnbɪˈlivəbəl /

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  • adjecitve
  • Being very hard to believe; very great

yeah

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US / jeə /

UK / ˈjɛə, ˈjæə, jɛ- /

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  • exclamation
  • Another way of saying 'yes'

own

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US / əʊn /

UK / on /

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  • adjecitve
  • Belong to oneself
  • determiner
  • Yours, his, hers, etc.; not belonging to another
  • pronoun
  • (Something) belong to myself
  • verb
  • To have something as your property

title

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US / 'taɪtl /

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  • noun
  • Book produced by a publisher
  • Name given to something to identify or describe it
  • Name showing profession, marriage or social status
  • (Legal) the right to own something, e.g. property
  • Position of being the winner in a sport or contest
  • verb
  • To give a name to identify or describe something

for

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US / fə(r) /

UK / fɔr,fə /

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  • preposition
  • Used to show the purpose, or need of something

time

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UK / taɪm /

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  • noun
  • Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • Point as shown on a clock, e.g. 3 p.m
  • Number of hours, minutes needed to do something
  • Occasion when something happens
  • Period or occasion that something occurred
  • Period in history or the past
  • Something measured in minutes, hours, days, etc.
  • How long an event takes; duration
  • verb
  • To check speed at which music is performed
  • To choose a specific moment to do something
  • To measure how long an event takes, e.g. a race
  • To schedule something to occur at a specific moment

ask

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US / ɑ:sk /

UK / æsk /

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  • verb
  • To say to someone that you want something

express

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US / ɪk'spres /

UK / ɪkˈsprɛs /

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  • adjecitve
  • Sent by a fast mail service
  • Traveling at high speed
  • noun
  • Fast train or bus
  • verb
  • To send something by fast mail
  • To state or show what you think or how you feel

everybody

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US / ˈevribɒdi /

UK / ˈɛvriˌbɑdi, -ˌbʌdi /

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  • pronoun
  • Every person; everyone

black

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US / blæk /

UK / blæk /

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  • adjecitve
  • Color of the sky on a dark night
  • noun
  • A person with dark skin, often of African origin
  • Person's name
  • verb
  • To fill in something to make it a very dark color

never

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  • Introduction to Video Content
  • Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues is a captivating documentary that pays tribute to the legendary musician and jazz icon, Louis Armstrong. This official trailer gives a glimpse into the profound impact Armstrong had on the world of jazz and music as a whole.
    Louis Armstrong is widely regarded as the greatest influence in jazz of all time. In fact, jazz almost stems from his artistry and innovation. His contributions to American radio and the music industry as a whole are immeasurable. Many famous musicians and vocalists owe their success to Armstrong's groundbreaking techniques and performances.
    Despite the challenges he faced as a black man in a predominantly white country, Armstrong never saw himself as a victim. He refused to view his race as a hindrance to his success. In the trailer, it is revealed that Armstrong had strong opinions about the racial tensions and battles prevalent in America at the time. While he never publicly spoke out about them, private recordings of Armstrong show his deep understanding of the discrimination faced by black people.
    One of the most notable aspects of Armstrong's music career was his creation of scat singing. The trailer hints at the rumors surrounding Armstrong's invention of this unique vocal technique. According to Armstrong himself, the idea came to him spontaneously. This innovation propelled him even further into the realm of musical greatness.
    The documentary sheds light on the immense challenges Armstrong faced as a black individual in a segregated society. The discrimination he experienced in his own country was unimaginable. However, Armstrong's inner dignity and resilience allowed him to triumph over these difficult conditions. His undeniable talent and perseverance made him a beacon of hope for countless others.
    Armstrong's impact extended beyond just music. He was the first black movie performer to have his name displayed prominently above the title. In this role, Armstrong aimed to use his influence and music to advocate for reform and bring the country closer to its higher ideals. The trailer mentions a specific incident where Armstrong expressed his disagreement with the government's handling of integration issues in Arkansas. His defiant statement, 'Ike and the government could go to hell,' shocked many, but it revealed his unwavering commitment to his beliefs.
    Throughout his life, Armstrong faced both admiration and scorn. The trailer hints at the complexities of his experience as a black man in the spotlight. His powerful lyrics, such as 'My only sin, All over the world, Is in my skin,' reflect the struggles and pain he endured due to racial prejudice. Despite the hardships, Armstrong also gained the love and respect of millions of fans worldwide.
    Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues offers a unique perspective on the iconic musician, delving into the personal and professional aspects of his life. The documentary promises to take viewers on a journey through Armstrong's incredible music career and shed light on the significant impact he had on the world. With a mix of archive footage, interviews, and personal recordings, this trailer provides a glimpse into the compelling story of Louis Armstrong, a man who defied societal expectations and became a true musical legend.
  • Subtitles section
  • Do you think you've lost by being born black in a white country?
  • No, I don't look at it that way.
  • The greatest influence in jazz of all time, Louis Armstrong.
  • Jazz almost stems from Louis Armstrong.
  • Anybody who has uttered a sound on American radio, it's because of Louis Armstrong's innovations.
  • He never would come out publicly, but at home he had his opinions.
  • I've heard recordings of pops just talking.
  • He understood there was a battle in this country.
  • I don't have no flag, other than a black flag.
  • There's a rumor that you invented scat singing.
  • It came to me just like that.
  • To be black in those days, the discrimination was unbelievable.
  • His own inner dignity was able to make him prevail over all these awful conditions he worked with.
  • He was the first black movie performer to have his name above the title.
  • He was trying to use his music to reform and lead the country closer to its higher ideals.
  • Arkansas had decided to make its own laws on the subject of integration.
  • Louis said Ike and the government could go to hell.
  • Everybody was astonished, but privately he expressed stuff like that all his life.
  • My only sin All over the world Is in my skin He had the respect They laugh at you And the love of millions And scorn you too What did I do?
  • What more can any man ask for?
  • To be so black and blue Yeah