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Time & Calendar — Lesson 10
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ascension
əˈsɛnʃən
Rising or moving upward — the Ascension is celebrated forty days after Easter.
The astronaut's ascension into space was watched by millions.
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aurora
əˈrɔrə
The first light of day — the aurora is most visible during winter months.
The aurora borealis danced across the Arctic sky.
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babyhood
ˈbeɪbiˌhʊd
The early stage of growth or development — he doesn't remember much about his babyhood.
She often thinks back to her babyhood with warmth.
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baroque
bəˈroʊk
An artistic style from the 17th-18th centuries characterized by elaborate — many European palaces were built in the baroque style.
The cathedral features stunning baroque architecture with intricate details.
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bedtime
ˈbed.taɪm
The time you go to bed — what time is your bedtime?
It's bedtime. Go brush your teeth.
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birthdays
ˈbɜrθdeɪz
An anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it) — we always celebrate birthdays with cake.
I have two birthdays in my family this month.
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births
bɜrθs
The time when something begins (especially life) — the hospital recorded 200 births this year.
There were 50 births at the hospital last month.
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blackout
ˈblæk.aʊt
A suspension of radio or tv broadcasting — the news blackout lasted for three days.
There was a blackout last night and the whole city lost power.
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blackouts
ˈblæk.aʊts
A suspension of radio or tv broadcasting — the hospital has backup generators for blackouts.
The city experienced blackouts during the heatwave.
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bout
ˈbaʊt
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive — they went on a bust that lasted three days.
They went on a bust that lasted three days
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bouts
baʊts
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive — he won the boxing bout in the third round.
He won the boxing bout in the third round.
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breather
ˈbriːðər
A short respite — she stopped for a breather and had some water.
Let's take a breather before continuing with the project.
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