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Father vs. Son: A journey into the underworld - Joseph Mbele

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Learning Stats

B1

CEFR 레벨

669

Total Words

348

Unique Words

5/10

난이도

Vocabulary Diversity 52%

자막 (76 segments)

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If any of his wives ever birthed a son, he'd be killed immediately.

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That was the threat Shemwindo, ruler of the village of Tubondo, had delivered,

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for he wanted all the power to himself.

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But he was about to meet his match—

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and enter a rivalry that would take him to the underworld and back.

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Six of Shemwindo’s wives had daughters,

00:33

but when Nyamwindo finally went into labor,

00:37

the midwives witnessed a birth unlike any they'd ever seen.

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Key Vocabulary (19)

birth B2 verb

To give birth to a baby or young animal, or to bring something new into existence such as an idea, organization, or movement. In academic and professional contexts, it often refers to the inception or creation of a new entity or concept.

ruler A1 noun

A long, flat tool made of plastic, wood, or metal that has straight edges. It is used to measure the length of objects or to draw straight lines on paper.

"The ruler is important."

father A1 noun

male parent

"My father works."

aunt A1 noun

The sister of one's father or mother, or the wife of one's uncle. It is a kinship term used to describe a female member of the extended family.

"The aunt is important."

game A1 noun

A game is an activity that people do for fun or competition, usually following a set of rules. It can involve physical effort, like sports, or mental skill, like board games or video games.

"The game is important."

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