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TRANSLATING THE SOUND AND METER OF VIRGIL Colleagues Scott McGill and Susanna Wright. The translators explain choosing iambic pentameter over dactylic hexameter to provide an English cultural equivalent to the original's epic feel. They describe their efforts to replicate Virgil's auditory effects, such as alliteration and assonance, and preserve specific line repetitions that connect characters like Turnus and Camilla. NUMBER 10

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/T9Sz8RAdVQMALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook  WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter  SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

To celebrate Melvyn Bragg's 27 years presenting In Our Time, five well-known fans of the programme have chosen their favourite episodes. Author and columnist Caitlin Moran has picked the episode on the English medieval mystic Margery Kempe and recorded an introduction to it. Margery Kempe (1373-1438) produced an account of her extraordinary life in a book she dictated, "The Book of Margery Kempe." She went on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, to Rome and Santiago de Compostela, purchasing indulgences on her way, met with the anchoress Julian of Norwich and is honoured by the Church of England each 9th November. She sometimes doubted the authenticity of her mystical conversations with God, as did the authorities who saw her devotional sobbing, wailing and convulsions as a sign of insanity and dissoluteness. Her Book was lost for centuries, before emerging in a private library in 1934.This In Our Time episode was first broadcast in June 2016. The image (above), of an unknown woman, comes from a pew at Margery Kempe's parish church, St Margaret's, Kings Lynn and dates from c1375.WithMiri Rubin Professor of Medieval and Early Modern History at Queen Mary, University of LondonKatherine Lewis Senior Lecturer in History at the University of HuddersfieldAndAnthony Bale Professor of Medieval Studies at Birkbeck University of LondonProducer: Simon TillotsonReading list:John H. Arnold and Katherine J. Lewis (eds.), A Companion to the Book of Margery Kempe, (D. S. Brewer, 2010)Anthony Bale (trans.), The Book of Margery Kempe (Oxford University Press, 2015)Santha Bhattacharji, God is an Earthquake: The Spirituality of Margery Kempe (Darton, Longman and Todd, 1997)Anthony Goodman, Margery Kempe and her World (Longman, 2002)Karma Lochrie, Margery Kempe and the Translations of the Flesh (University of Pennsylvania Press, 1991)Gail McMurray Gibson, The Theater of Devotion: East Anglian Drama and Society in the Late Middle Ages (University of Chicago Press, 1989)Lynn Staley, Margery Kempe's Dissenting Fictions (Pennsylvania State University Press, 1994)Jonathan Sumption, Pilgrimage: An Image of Mediaeval Religion (Faber & Faber, 2002)Brett Whalen, Pilgrimage in the Middle Ages: A Reader (University of Toronto Press, 2011)Barry Windeatt (ed.), The Book of Margery Kempe: Annotated Edition (D. S. Brewer, 2006)Barry Windeatt (ed.), The Book of Margery Kempe (Penguin Classics, 2000)Spanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Melvyn Bragg and expert guests explore the people, ideas, events and discoveries that have shaped our worldIn Our Time is a BBC Studios production

The unsolved mystery of what happened to the Princes in the Tower - Edward V and Richard, Duke of York - is possibly English history's greatest cold case. Were they murdered by their paternal uncle Richard III?Recent findings have raised new questions about the 540-year-old mystery. Professor Suzannah Lipscomb explores the evidence with Nathen Amin and Matt Lewis.MOREHenry VII: Rise of the Medieval TudorsListen on AppleListen on SpotifyTudor True Crime: Murder in the Stuart CourtListen on AppleListen on SpotifyPresented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcastSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to know your English level? Take our free English-level quiz here to find out what your current English level is.  Do you love All Ears English?  Try our other podcasts here: Business English Podcast: Improve your Business English with 3 episodes per week, featuring Lindsay, Michelle, and Aubrey IELTS Energy Podcast: Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 or higher, featuring Lindsay McMahon and Aubrey Carter with Jessica Beck in previous episodes Visit our website here or https://lnk.to/website-sn If you love this podcast, hit the follow button now so that you don't miss five fresh and fun episodes every single week.  Don't forget to leave us a review wherever you listen to the show. Send your English question or episode topic idea to support@allearsenglish.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 25, 2025 is: noel • noh-EL • noun When capitalized, Noel refers to Christmas or the Christmas season. Uncapitalized, noel refers to a Christmas carol. // We were greeted at the door by a group of carolers singing noels. // Every year we send our family Christmas cards with our photo enclosed wishing everyone a joyous Noel. See the entry > Examples: “The meeting began with a touch of holiday spirit as members of the Woodland Park High School Madrigals sang three selections. The first was a Noel song with a medieval/renaissance feel that was well matched to their festive costumes. They followed with the popular ‘Carol of the Bells' and ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas.'” — Doug Fitzgerald, The Pikes Peak (Colorado) Courier, 9 Dec. 2024 Did you know? English speakers borrowed noel from the French word noël, which is also used for both the Christmas holiday and a Christmas carol. It can be traced further back to the Latin word natalis, which can mean “birthday” as a noun or “of or relating to birth” as an adjective. (The English adjective natal has the same meaning and is also an offspring of natalis.) Noels were being sung in Latin and French for centuries before English-speakers started using the word to refer to Christmas carols in the 18th century. An early use of noel (spelled Nowel) to mean “Christmas” can be found in the text of the late 14th-century Arthurian legend Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

It's Christmas, Thursday, December 25th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes written by Jonathan Clark and heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  Filling in for Adam McManus I'm Ean Leppin (contact@eanvoiceit.com) Millions of Christians Persecuted at Christmas Time Millions of Christians around the world must celebrate the birth of Christ in secret or face persecution this year. For example, China bans children from Christmas church celebrations. In Iran, Muslim converts to Christianity who attend unregistered house churches face arrest at this time of year. Christmas worship and displays are banned in North Korea. And Somalia completely bans Christmas observances. International Christian Concern noted, “For those of us blessed with the freedom to celebrate Christmas publicly, let us also remember and lift up our brothers and sisters in Christ who cling to him, regardless of the cost.” 1 Corinthians 12:26-27 says, “If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” U.S. to Support Faith-Based Health Care Providers in Nigeria The United States agreed to support faith-based health care providers in Nigeria on Saturday. The U.S. committed over two billion dollars to the five-year bilateral health agreement. Two hundred million dollars of the funding will go to 900 Christian health care facilities. Christian clinics represent about 10% of providers in Nigeria, but they serve nearly a third of the country.  Nigeria is one of the most dangerous places in the world for Christians with tens of thousands of believers being killed there in the last decade.  LA Governor to Lead Envoy to Greenland President Donald Trump named Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry as the United States Special Envoy to Greenland on Sunday.  The president expressed interest in buying the territory from Denmark during his first term. Listen to his recent comments. TRUMP: “We need Greenland for national security. And if you take a look at Greenland, you look up and down the coast, you have Russian and Chinese ships all over the place. We need it for national security. We have to have it. And he wanted to lead the charge, so we're making him [inaudible] a special envoy to Greenland. Greenland's a big deal.” The leaders of Greenland and Denmark continue to reject efforts to make the territory part of the U.S. Rand Paul Releases Report on Government Waste Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky released his annual “Festivus Report” on government waste. The report shows $1.6 trillion in waste up from one trillion dollars last year. Dr. Paul identified most of the waste with the $1.2 trillion spent on interest payments for the U.S. debt.  Highlights from the remaining $400 billion in waste included funneling money to social media influencers, drug experiments, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Abortion Mills Decline for 4th Year in a Row Operation Rescue reports the number of abortion mills declined for the fourth year in a row. There were 657 abortion mills in operation this year, down from 718 in 2021. Meanwhile, the number pro-life pregnancy centers is growing. Heartbeat International is the largest network of pregnancy help organizations. The network reached 4,000 locations globally last month. Gallup Releases New Survey on How Americans Celebrate Christmas Gallup released a new survey on how Americans celebrate Christmas. Most U.S. adults still celebrate the day, but fewer do so religiously. The majority of people who celebrate Christmas participate in activities like exchanging gifts, gathering with family and friends, and decorating their homes. However, only half of Americans display religious decorations or attend religious services for Christmas. That's down from two thirds of the population in 2010. Anniversary of Baptism of 1000s of Brits And finally, today is the anniversary of when thousands of people in Britain received baptism. Augustine of Canterbury was a Christian monk who arrived in Britain in the year 597 A.D. He is known as the “Apostle to the English.” Augustine preached to the local ruler, King Æthelberht who led the Kingdom of Kent. The king converted to Christianity from Anglo-Saxon paganism. He allowed Augustine and his missionaries to evangelize the people.  On Christmas Day in 597, Augustine reportedly baptized thousands of people who turned from paganism to Christ. John 3:16-17 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.”  Close And that's The Worldview on this Christmas, Thursday, December 25th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. Filling in for Adam McManus I'm Ean Leppin (contact@eanvoiceit.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

התוכן א) הכוונה בהכרזת "דידן נצח" היא הנצחון ד"דידן" – כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר! ב) מקור בתורה להכרזת "דידן נצח": איתא במדרש (ויק"ר) "מעשה בקרתני באבא יוסי איש ציתור שהי' יושב ושונה על פתח מעין, אתגלי עלוי ההוא רוחא דהוה שרי תמן א"ל . . תהון ידעין דהא רוח ביש בעי למישרא הכא . . אזיל ואסהיד בבני מתא ואמור להון . . יפקון הכא למחר . . ואמרו דידן נצח דידן נצח ולא עלון מן תמן עד זמן דחמון כמין חרדא דדמא על אפי מיא". וההוראה: כאשר היצ"ט אומר שצריך לקיים את דברי נשיא דורנו והיצה"ר מתחיל לבלבל וכו' הנה ע"י ההתאספות של כמה מבנ"י שצועקים "דידן נצח" כדבעי, כרצון נשיא דורנו, מנצחים את הרע וכו'. וזהו, גירוש הרע, הבחינה שאכן "דידן נצח"!משיחת אור ליום ג' פ' ויחי, י"ב טבת, תהא זו שנת משיח, סיום "שבעת ימי המילואים" ל"דידן נצח" ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=25-12-2025 Synopsis (a) The expression “didan notzach” (“victory is ours”) refers to the victory of the Rebbe, my father-in-law. (b) The source in Torah for proclaiming didan notzach is a story of the Midrash in Vayikra Rabbah: An Amora was approached by a good spirit that guarded the local river. The good spirit told the Amora that there was an evil spirit who intended to wrest control of the river and make trouble for the Jews who came to use it. The good spirit instructed the sage to gather the townspeople at the river, and that when the good spirit alerts them that the good spirit is approaching, they should cry out, “Didan notzach.” When the people did so, a drop of blood appeared on the face of the water, showing their victory over the evil spirit. The lesson is that when the yetzer tov says to listen to the Nasi of our generation, and the yetzer hara begins to argue and confuse and distract, etc., the yetzer hara is driven away when Jews gather and cry out, “Didan notzach” properly, the way the Nasi of our generation wishes. And this is the proof that indeed “We have been victorious” – when the yetzer hara is driven away.Excerpt from sichah of Monday night, parashas Vayechi, 12 Teves, 5747 – one week after the victory of Didan Notzach, 5 Teves For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=25-12-2025 לע"נ מרת הינדא בת ר' יעקב ע"ה צירקוס ליום היארצייט שלה ה' טבת. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.

Today we have a new story from your favorite cast of mangy mutts. That's right, it's Dog King back for another fun story with his gang of crazy canines. In this episode, Pickles encounters an elf in his dad's shoe shop. He claims he sees the elf stealing all of his dad's tools. Listen to find out what happens with Pickles and the elf! Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us! Check out our new YouTube channel at youtube.com/storiespodcast. If you've ever wanted to read along with our stories, now you can! These read-along versions of our stories are great for early readers trying to improve their skills or even adults learning English for the first time. Check it out.

How can you clearly find Jesus Christ in the Old Testament without getting lost in its difficult passages? Dr. Josh Sears explores practical ways to identify Jesus Christ in the Old Testament through prophecy symbolic scripture and modern prophetic guidance bring clarity to challenging passages.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/S-9CBYZxe9EALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook  WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter  SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part 1 - Dr. Josh Sears01:28 Dr. Sears in IsraelO3:01 Dr. Sears bio05:03 Challenges to reading the Hebrew Bible06:45 Come, Follow Me Manual09:56 Types and shadows16:43 The Hebrew Bible through a Christian lens19:36 The name of God22:28 Premortal Jesus26:23 An example in Isaiah29:50 Roles of Jesus Christ33:47 How would a Jew read this?35:36 Capital L-O-R-D37:44 Jesus sounding “Christlike”40:53 Amping up rhetoric44:12 Wisdom from Panaca, Nevada46:56  Different translations49:48 The Pirate Bible51:43 Restoration scripture informs the Hebrew Bible56:27 Jesus has a plan59:25 New articles on Church website 01:03:06 Examples of changing verses01:06:02  End of Part 1 - Dr. Josh SearsThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Dr. Sears continues to show how the Old Testament complexity is intentional, how it grows alongside Restoration scripture, and how understanding covenants as relationships helps readers wrestle with the text and liken its stories to their own lives.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/o76_n5be9e8ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook  WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter  SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part 2 - Dr. Josh Sears01:50 We love the scriptures we spend time with05:13 Psalm 88 a poem by an anonymous author08:05 Why should I wrestle with these books?12:39 Heroes with character flaws15:35 Scriptures aren't a handbook or manual18:30 Utilizing all the scripture19:59 Sustaining President Oaks and Sister Oaks21:50 Covenant as relationship26:02 Different titles for broad ideas29:02 Why a family?32:28 We can learn about my covenant relationship34:42 God allows suffering37:02 God always comes to our aid40:51 Gathering is why we are here43:43 A preview of God never forsaking His children47:28 Trusting in Jesus Christ and encouragement to participate in 202654:25 End of Part 2 - Dr. Josh SearsThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it was erroneously believed that there were "canals" on the planet Mars. These were a network of long straight lines in the equatorial regions from 60° north to 60° south latitude on Mars, observed by astronomers using early telescopes without photography. They were first described by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli during the opposition of 1877, and attested to by later observers. Schiaparelli called these canali ("channels"), which was mistranslated into English as "canals". The Irish astronomer Charles E. Burton made some of the earliest drawings of straight-line features on Mars, although his drawings did not match Schiaparelli's.

Join historian Greg Jenner for a fast-paced, funny and family-friendly journey through the life of Owain Glyndŵr: Wales' legendary rebel leader, lawman, hostage-taker and Merlin superfan. This episode of Dead Funny History is packed with sketch comedy making it perfect for Key Stage 2 learners and their grown-ups.Owain Glyndŵr's story is full of twists. Born into a posh Welsh family, he trained as a lawyer in London before returning home to live the good life. But after years of bad neighbour behaviour from Lord Grey de Ruthyn, and being ignored by King Henry IV, Owain snapped. He declared himself Prince of Wales and led a rebellion that shook the English crown.Expect battles, betrayals and a surprising number of hostages. Owain captured his enemies, held them for ransom, and even turned one prisoner into a son-in-law. He built alliances with France, inspired Welsh students to ditch Oxford, and launched a bold new vision for Wales including its own parliament, universities and laws.But Owain wasn't just a warrior, he was a dreamer. Obsessed with Merlin and Welsh mythology, he became a symbol of national pride. Even after disappearing from history, his legend grew. Today, he's remembered as a hero who fought for Welsh independence and inspired generations.Written by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch, Athena Kugblenu and Dr Emma Nagouse Host: Greg Jenner Performers: Mali Ann Rees and John-Luke Roberts Producer: Dr Emma Nagouse Associate Producer: Gabby Hutchinson Crouch Audio Producer: Emma Weatherill Script Consultant: Dr Kathryn Hurlock Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy Production Manager: Jo Kyle Sound Designer: Peregrine AndrewsA BBC Studios Production

Happy holidays from the Overly Sarcastic Podcast! While we discuss Leaders and the philosophy of Boethius, we also spend much of our time thinking about the best sequence of the Sesame Street Christmas Special, "Start the Whip!" Our podcast, like our videos, sometimes touches on the violence, assaults, and murders your English required reading list loves (also we curse sometimes). Treat us like a TV-14 show.OSP has new videos every Friday:https://www.youtube.com/c/OverlySarcasticProductionsChannelQuestion for the Podcast? Head to the #ask-ospod discord channel:https://discord.gg/OSPMerch:https://overlysarcastic.shopFollow Us:Patreon.com/OSPTwitter.com/OSPyoutubeTwitter.com/sophie_kay_Music By OSP Magenta ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Want to know your English level? Take our free English-level quiz here to find out what your current English level is.  Do you love All Ears English?  Try our other podcasts here: Business English Podcast: Improve your Business English with 3 episodes per week, featuring Lindsay, Michelle, and Aubrey IELTS Energy Podcast: Learn IELTS from a former Examiner and achieve your Band 7 or higher, featuring Lindsay McMahon and Aubrey Carter with Jessica Beck in previous episodes Visit our website here or https://lnk.to/website-sn If you love this podcast, hit the follow button now so that you don't miss five fresh and fun episodes every single week.  Don't forget to leave us a review wherever you listen to the show. Send your English question or episode topic idea to support@allearsenglish.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After thinking it was lost to the sands of internet time, our team uncovered a 2013 gem from the archives. In the “The Abstract Noun Edition,”  your favorite Gabfesters talk about how we talk. Steve, Dana, and Julia discuss the elements of language: vocabulary, conversation, and voice. In paroxysms of polysyllables, they invoke their favorite writers—and their least favorite linguistic tics—to probe the best and worst of the English language. Why should you eschew the word “eschew”? What does “shibboleth” really mean? And where is the line between a strong voice and self-parody? Speaking of self-parody, check out these very on-brand 2013 Endorsements: Dana: The Sounding Joy, a CD collection of folk carols, collected by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and performed by Elizabeth Mitchell. (Now available on streaming.) Julia: Creating an iTunes playlist of all songs you've played more than 10 times and then shuffling them. You'll rediscover old gems like “The Size of Our Love” by Sleater Kinney. Steve: The mind-bending “Monty Hall problem,” as originally described by Marilyn vos Savant in Parade Magazine. If you're in New York on January 5, don't miss some real life vocabulary, conversation, and voice when Steve joins Booker Prize-finalist Ben Markcovits for a conversation about The Rest of Our Lives — details here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 24, 2025 is: hark back • HAHRK-BAK • verb Harking back can be about turning back to an earlier topic or circumstance, as in "a storyteller harking back to his youth," or it can be about going back to something as an origin or source, as in "a style that harks back to the turn of the previous century." // The dinner conversation harked back to the lunch debate over what counts as a traditional holiday meal. // The diner's interior decor harks back to the 1950s. See the entry > Examples: "The single harks back to Chenier's heyday when his music was produced on 45s and put into jukeboxes, says [Maureen] Loughran." — Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025 Did you know? Hark, a very old word meaning "to listen," was used as a cry in hunting. The master of the hunt might cry "Hark! Forward!" or "Hark! Back!" The cries became set phrases, both as nouns and verbs. Thus, a "hark back" was a retracing of a route by dogs and hunters, and to "hark back" was to turn back along the path. From its use in hunting, the verb acquired its current figurative meanings concerned with returning to the past. The variants hearken and harken (also very old words meaning "to listen") are also used, with and without back, as synonyms of hark back.

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Micah4–7;Psalm144;Revelation4–6 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

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After thinking it was lost to the sands of internet time, our team uncovered a 2013 gem from the archives. In the “The Abstract Noun Edition,”  your favorite Gabfesters talk about how we talk. Steve, Dana, and Julia discuss the elements of language: vocabulary, conversation, and voice. In paroxysms of polysyllables, they invoke their favorite writers—and their least favorite linguistic tics—to probe the best and worst of the English language. Why should you eschew the word “eschew”? What does “shibboleth” really mean? And where is the line between a strong voice and self-parody? Speaking of self-parody, check out these very on-brand 2013 Endorsements: Dana: The Sounding Joy, a CD collection of folk carols, collected by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and performed by Elizabeth Mitchell. (Now available on streaming.) Julia: Creating an iTunes playlist of all songs you've played more than 10 times and then shuffling them. You'll rediscover old gems like “The Size of Our Love” by Sleater Kinney. Steve: The mind-bending “Monty Hall problem,” as originally described by Marilyn vos Savant in Parade Magazine. If you're in New York on January 5, don't miss some real life vocabulary, conversation, and voice when Steve joins Booker Prize-finalist Ben Markcovits for a conversation about The Rest of Our Lives — details here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The LDS Church has quietly opened the door for English-speaking members to read Bible translations beyond the King James Version. On the surface, that may sound harmless. But once members begin reading the Bible in clearer, modern language, some long-standing Mormon doctrinal assumptions start running into friction. Tonight, we look at why this change matters… Read More »LDS Church Moves Away From KJV? The post LDS Church Moves Away From KJV? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

What does "sino" mean in Spanish? Why don't we just use "pero"? Let's explore this interesting conjunction and how it helps make Spanish so different from English. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/218

This is a continuation of a annual series where I track my language learning progress and draw lessons from the data. The first time was Episode 248, and then again in Episode 306.If you're like me and you love to get nerdy about data and statistics, then you'll get a lot out of this episode. I break down all the categories of how I've spent my time studying over the last year and take some valuable (and hard-to-accept) lessons from it.Even if you don't think tracking appeals to you, you can certainly still learn from the lessons in this episode and end feeling more motivated to improve your English.Click below to track your English learning!Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast356Get access to coaching, group classes, and 100s of bonus lessons and episodes on Level Up English.➡️ Become a Member Today: https://www.levelupenglish.school/join/➡️ Join the Free Mini Course - https://www.levelupenglish.school/mini⭐️ Join Level Up English - https://www.levelupenglish.school Become a member and get: Podcast Transcripts Private Podcast Group Classes Private Coaching And over 500 online lessons!

Think 30 days is enough to quit drinking? That's the 30-Day Myth. Head Coach Victoria English reveals the truth about your brain's recovery timeline and explains why most people quit too soon. Learn exactly what changes happen at each milestone: 30 Days: A physical reset, but your reward pathways are still healing. 30-60 Days: The messy middle, where neuroplasticity is active but mental clarity is inconsistent. 90 Days: The psychological breakthrough, dopamine stabilizes, emotional regulation begins, and your identity shifts. Stop waiting for January 1st and start your real transformation now to enter the New Year resolved.   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

This week's episode is sponsored by italki.com. Follow the link below, sign up for free and book your first class. Use the promotional code "INGLES12" when you pay for your first lesson and you'll get a €5 discount on your first class of at least €10. https://go.italki.com/inglespodcast12   Today we're talking about something that confuses many English learners: Why do some people use metres, while others say yards? Why are there pounds and stones in some countries, and kilograms and grams in others? Let's explore the difference between the imperial and metric systems — and learn some idioms that come from these old measurements.    Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/   Las notas del episodio y más podcasts para mejorar tu ingles están en: http://www.inglespodcast.com/    

A quokka in Australia decides she'd like to experience Christmas in the snow.Written especially for this podcast by Alice.  If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.  And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you.  Animal Tales Books!Collections of Animal Tales children's stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.   Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you!  You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

English: BK Murli today audio. Date: 24 December 2025 - Shiv Baba's murali for BK godly students. Official Murli audio from Madhuban, Brahma Kumaris. ☁

Boof Lehmann joins Adam Peacock after a historic South Australian win in the Ashes. Boof chats about Head and Carey’s excellence, building statues at the Adelaide Oval, the work he is doing with the Shane Warne Legacy at the MCG, his best memories with Warnie, his view on the state of English cricket, why Bazball hasn’t worked, and we preview the Boxing Day Test and how the squad will look without Cummins or Lyon. More info on Warnie's Legacy here Merry Xmas and thank you for following Willow Talk this year! Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, you will find: On the nice list: A reading of the earliest Winnie-the-Pooh story, which turns 100 years old on Christmas Eve 2025 On the naughty list: the worst film adaptations of children's books this year A reading of my new translation of “Die Wichtelmänner,” usually translated in English as “The Elves … Continue reading "219 – A Christmas Stocking for You!"

Chapter 16 in this book explores supposed links between Christianity and pagan religions. Did Christianity borrow from earlier stories? purchase book here I'm Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Christian faith. Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you. contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

התוכן הוראה ממ"ש בתחילת רביעי דפ' ויגש, שיעקב, לאחרי שראה את "העגלות אשר שלח יוסף" ‏–‏ את הסימן "במה היו עוסק כשפירש ממנו – בפרשת עגלה ערופה", אמר "עוד יוסף בני חי": שגם בגלות נמצא כל יהודי במצב של "יוסף בני חי" בתורת חיים ומצוותי' עליהם נאמר "וחי בהם", וכפירוש המגיד בזה שע"י שיהודי מקיים מצוה ה"ה מחי' את המצוה! ובפשטות: אפי' תפילין כשירות שיש בהם שם הוי' כו"כ פעמים, והם בקדושתן גם כשמונחות על השולחן וכו', אי"ז מגיע לקדושת וחיות התפילין כאשר יהודי מקיים בהם בפועל מצות תפילין! וזוהי גם ההוראה ממ"ש בסיום השיעור ש"ויבאו מצרימה יעקב וכל זרעו אתו" התאפשר רק לאחר שיוכבד נולדה "בין החומות": אפי' תינוקת קטנה של בנ"י משלימה את המספר "שבעים נפש" כדי שבנ"י יוכלו להיכנס למצרים, כי ברגע שנולדה יורשת את כל התומ"צ, כולל את הכח להיות "יוסף בני חי" גם במצרים, וכבר בכניסה למצרים דאג הקב"ה שתוולד יוכבד שממנה יצאה בתי כהונה לוי ומלכות ("ויתן להם בתים") בזכות זה ש"ותחיין את הילדים" גם במצרים וכו'. משיחת יום ד' פ' ויגש, מוצאי "זאת חנוכה" ה'תשמ"א ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=24-12-2025 Synopsis The beginning of revi'i of parashas Vayigash states that when Yaakov saw the wagons Yosef had sent (an allusion to the eglah arufah, the subject Yaakov and Yosef had last studied together before Yosef's disappearance), he said, “My son Yosef is still alive.” Even in exile, it is true of every Jew that “Yosef my son is alive,” with the Torah of life and its mitzvos, of which it says, “and you shall live by them”; as the Maggid explains, when a Jew does a mitzvah, he makes the mitzvah come alive. For example, even kosher tefillin, which contain Hashem's Name many times and which are holy even when they are lying on the table etc., do not possess the holiness and vitality that tefillin attain when a Jew actually puts them on and does the mitzvah of tefillin with them. This is also the lesson from the conclusion of this aliyah: Yaakov and all his offspring were only able to come to Egypt after Yocheved was born “between the walls.” Meaning, a baby Jewish girl, simply by being born, completes the count of “seventy souls,” making it possible for the Jewish people to enter Egypt, because the moment she is born, she inherits the entire Torah and its mitzvos, including this power that “Yosef my son is alive” even in Egypt. Already at the moment the Jewish people entered Egypt, Hashem ensured the birth of Yocheved, from whom emerged the houses of the Kohanim, Levi'im, and the kings (“He made houses for them”), in the merit of having “kept the boys alive” in Egypt etc.Excerpt from sichah of Wednesday, parashas Vayigash, Motzaei Zos Chanukah 5741 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=24-12-2025

Hoy les traemos algo distinto. Como esta es nuestra temporada número 15, nos parece un buen momento para recordar, devolvernos en el tiempo a algunas de nuestras primeras historias, esas que publicamos en lo que se siente como una época antigua, hace más de una década. Nuestra forma de contar historias ha cambiado un poco. Fuimos creciendo y eso nos dio la posibilidad de ser más ambiciosos, de investigar más, de tomarnos más tiempo con cada episodio e incluir más personajes. Pero en las que van a escuchar hoy se puede encontrar la esencia de lo que siempre ha sido Radio Ambulante: narrar historias sorprendentes, humanas y propias de nuestra región. Así que en este episodio van a escuchar tres de nuestras historias favoritas de esas épocas, todas de Argentina. En nuestro sitio web puedes encontrar una transcripción del episodio. Or you can also check this English translation.

On July 31, 1997, ESU officers get a tip that some people have built a bomb in their Brooklyn apartment, and they plan to detonate it on the subway the next morning. What happens next is known as The Brooklyn Job. In Part 1 of The Brooklyn Job, two MTA/Long Island Railroad cops are approached on the street by a man who doesn't speak English. He has an urgent message, and the word "bomb" does not get lost in translation.

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 23, 2025 is: bespoke • bih-SPOHK • adjective Bespoke describes something that is custom-made—that is, made to fit the needs or requirements of a particular person. // As a tailor, Lana specialized in crafting bespoke clothing for her clients, each piece unique and suited to their tastes. See the entry > Examples: “The vehicles are bespoke machines with every little detail thought of, from embroidered seats to custom floor mats to retro paint jobs.” — Charlie Berrey, SlashGear.com, 10 Nov. 2025 Did you know? In the English language of yore, the verb bespeak had various meanings, including “to speak,” “to accuse,” and “to complain.” In the 16th century, bespeak acquired another meaning: “to order.” It is from that sense that we get the adjective bespoke, referring to clothes and other things that are ordered before they are made. Bespoke has enjoyed a spike in usage in recent years, perhaps due to consumer trends that champion all things artisanal over those that are prefab.

“Urodziny” means “birthday,” and in this micro-lesson you'll say it like you've been invited to the party since childhood. We give you the word at natural speed, then slow it down so you can nail the stress on the second syllable. After that we glue it into three must-know lines: – “Wszystkiego najlepszego!” (All the best!) – “Dziękuję za prezent.” (Thanks for the gift.) – “Mam dzisiaj urodziny.” (It's my birthday today.) Repeat-along track included—perfect to whisper while blowing out candles or typing “

The Ultimate Literary Adventure Are you ready for a detailed yet thoroughly enjoyable study of the most profound book ever written? Using sound scientific facts, historical analysis, and Biblical narrative, acclaimed teacher Dr. Chuck Missler weaves together a rich tapestry of information–providing an accurate understanding of Scripture's relation to itself, to us, and to the world at large. Examine the heroic tales of Exodus, the lasting wisdom of Proverbs, or even the enigmatic imagery of Revelation with the simple, Scripturally sound insights and fresh perspectives found in Learn the Bible in 24 Hours. Whether you want to explore some of the less-discussed nuances of Scripture or you need a comprehensive refresher course on the Bible's themes and stories, Learn the Bible in 24 Hours is a great guide. Dr. Missler combines his life-long love of Bible teaching with more than thirty successful years in the business world and a distinguished military career to bring you this unique perspective for attaining Biblical knowledge. In just twenty-four hours you can have a rock-solid foundation for a lifetime of spiritual enrichment. Remastered: Re-edited and remastered including English subtitles. Copyright © 2017

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Christmas is a time of year when many families and friends come together for a period of joy, peace and goodwill. The story of the birth of Jesus Christ has been translated into thousands of languages over thousands of years.And while you may hear it differently, the message is the same.From carols to conversations, Christmas reminds us how united we can be. But there's still one thing that sets us apart and prevents us from truly understanding one another - language.Esperanto, created in the late 1800s, was the most ambitious direct attempt at creating a singular way of speaking. Its struggle to spread beyond a committed community shows us how deeply languages are tied to identity, power and history.This week on The Inquiry we're asking: Will there ever be a single global language?Contributors: Esther Schor, author Bridge of Words: Esperanto and the Dream of Universal Language, professor of English at Princeton University, United States Patrick Foote, author Immigrant Tongues: Exploring How Languages Moved, Evolved, and Defined Us, YouTuber, United Kingdom Salikoko Mufwene, professor of linguistics at the University of Chicago, United States Celeste Rodriguez-Louro, associate professor, chair of linguistics, director of language lab at the University of Western AustraliaPresenter and Producer: Daniel Rosney Researcher: Evie Yabsley Production Management Assistant: Liam Morrey Technical Producer: James Bradshaw Editor: Tom Bigwood(Photo: Earth. Credit: Planet Observer/Getty Images)

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Amy is joined by authors and educators Gloria and Bob Rees to discuss midrash --stories we write to interpret scripture and create meaning -- exploring the endless possibilities of imagination and the radical power that women hold to write our own midrash and change the spiritual landscape.Donate to Breaking Down PatriarchyGloria Gardner Rees has taught English in the US, China, India, and Nepal. Her studies include nutrition, gerontology and adult development. Currently, she is involved in interfaith, humanitarian, and environmental work. In addition to writing midrash, she is co-editing a collection of essays by Latter-day Saints titled Pillars of my Faith.Robert A. Rees is a scholar, poet, and humanitarian. He is the author of “Toward a Mormon Feminist Midrash: Mormon Women and the Imaginative Reading of Scripture,” Sunstone (2012) and “The Midrashic Imagination and the Book of Mormon,” Dialogue (Fall 2011). His most recent book is Imagining and Reimagining the Restoration (Kofford Books, 2025).

As we wrap up 2025 and step into 2026, I want to invite you to leave a few things behind with me: the need to be perfect, the fear of judgment, habits that aren't working for you, comparison, and that old story you keep telling yourself about your English. Because here's the truth: you don't need "perfect" to be powerful. You just need practice, permission, and a new story. If you want a little extra support to start 2026 feeling clearer, freer, and more confident, I've got two free ways to do it:

We walk you through essential Christmas words and traditions in Mexico, from nacimientos and Christmas trees to poinsettias, piñatas, and festive street decorations. We also explore classic holiday food and drinks like tamales, ponche, rompope, and buñuelos, plus the music, posadas, and expressions you'll hear everywhere. Whether you're traveling, living in Mexico, or simply want to sound more confident during the holidays, this episode helps you connect language with real-life Christmas experiences.Key Takeaways:Master practical Spanish Christmas vocabulary used in real conversationsUnderstand the meaning behind Mexican holiday traditions and symbolsSpeak more naturally about Christmas while traveling or celebrating in SpanishRelevant Links And Additional Resources:036 – Las Posadas Navideñas Mexicanas | Mexican Christmas Parties037 – Diferencias Navideñas Entre México Y EEUU | Christmas Differences Between Mexico And The US141 – Villancicos Navideños | Christmas Carols142 – La Rama: El Árbol Navideño Mexicano | The Branch: The Mexican Christmas Tree195 – Ponche – El Olor De La Navidad En México | Ponche, The Smell Of Christmas In MexicoLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don't miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

Send us a textWhat happens when the corporate climb stops feeling like success and starts sounding like a countdown? Vlad Tayman reached that edge—under a CEO, high pay, higher cortisol—then hit a wall that made him question everything. From medical leave to the fear of being quietly replaced, he turned toward a path that didn't demand more hours but asked for better systems: selling options premium for steady, probability-based income.We walk through the exact thinking that replaced “get rich quick” with “get paid predictably.” Vlad breaks down premium selling in plain English—how money hits your account upfront, why probabilities matter more than predictions, and the guardrails that keep greed in check. He explains why one-on-one coaching compressed years of trial and error into months, the step-by-step progression from swing trading to cash-flow strategies, and the business metrics he uses to target consistent 8–10 percent monthly returns while protecting capital. You'll hear how compounding becomes a force-multiplier, with real client examples that turned small accounts into meaningful second incomes.But this isn't just about trades. We talk mental health and the trap of business, building optionality to calm anxiety, and the habits that keep you steady: tracking steps and macros, using a treadmill desk to reclaim time, and practicing proactive communication that strengthens relationships. Vlad shares his approach to contribution through mentorship and the quiet spiritual practices—reflection, gratitude, long walks—that keep him grounded. If you've felt the rumble of layoffs, AI reshaping roles, or the weight of living paycheck to paycheck, this conversation gives you a pragmatic way to build resilience and choice.Want to learn the strategy and see it live? Grab access to Vlad's trading community vault via the link below. If this helped you think differently about money and time, follow, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review so more people can find it.To Take Advantage of Vlads Offer:https://start.traderfoundation.co/Clockedin?lead_source=clockedin&lead_medium=podcast  To Reach Jordan:Email: Jordan@Edwards.Consulting Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ejFXH1_BjdnxG4J8u93Zw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.edwards.7503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanfedwards/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanedwards5/ Hope you find value in this. If so please provide a 5-star and drop a review.Complimentary Edwards Consulting Session: https://calendly.com/jordan-edwardsconsulting/30min

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Yehuda's willingness to risk everything for Binyamin reveals that guaranteeing a Jewish child's future requires total responsibility and self-sacrifice. Yaakov sending Yehuda ahead to establish a yeshiva in Egypt teaches that Torah infrastructure must precede all else. Yosef's well-intentioned compromise shows that lowering Torah standards to make Judaism more palatable leads to unintended consequences. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Vayigash in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1.

In this episode of The Daily, we explore the rising cost of rigidity as new regulations and market shifts challenge supply chain agility. We analyze how the FRA caps non-English rail crews at 10-mile border zone to create cross-border capacity bottlenecks and discuss New legislation could upend truck broker margins by imposing steep surcharges on carriers with safety violations. Shippers face a difficult balancing act as Inventory management strategy shifts once again toward leaner models, potentially risking stockouts if demand spikes in 2026. Meanwhile, ocean carriers are adopting split strategies, with significant Ocean rates as the New Year promises a good ‘blanking' for US East Coast, driving up rates while West Coast capacity expands. In the equipment sector, REPOWR's data shows it cost more in ‘25 for a short-term dry van rental despite a weak market, driven largely by tighter network security efforts. Finally, we look at the Canada Post, mail carriers tentatively agree on labor deal, which secures weekend delivery but locks in operational rigidity by rejecting dynamic routing. We also briefly touch on the STB asks comments on ‘completeness' of rail merger application as regulators review the 7,000-page document regarding the UP-NS deal. This regulatory scrutiny adds another layer of complexity to an industry already grappling with rapid structural changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices