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  Vocabulary Outlive all of us – Sobrevivirnos a todos The old cathedral will likely outlive all of us. Cardinal Tremblay believed the elected Pope would outlive all of them, shaping the Church for decades. He sacked him – Lo despidió The manager sacked him for repeated tardiness. The Pope sacked him after uncovering a serious scandal within the Curia. Gross misconduct – Falta grave The employee was fired due to gross misconduct. The College of Cardinals debated whether past gross misconduct should disqualify a candidate. Sequestered – Aislado/Encerrado The jury was sequestered during the high-profile trial. The cardinals were sequestered in the Sistine Chapel until a new Pope was chosen. Turn up – Aparecer He didn’t turn up to the meeting on time. A surprise candidate turned up during the final votes of the conclave. Creato in pectore – Creado en secreto (por el Papa) The Pope sometimes names a cardinal in pectore for political reasons. In Conclave , a shocking revelation a...

Episode 1: Romance Dawn Vocabulary  Scourge -   Azote, plaga, castigo Meaning: Someone or something that causes harm, evil, or destruction.  Smallpox, that scourge of previous generations, now is effectively extinct. The World Government sees Monkey D. Luffy as the scourge of their order, constantly disrupting their control. Stranded – Varado, abandonado Meaning: Left in a place without any means to leave. After the storm, they were stranded on a deserted island without supplies. When Luffy arrived at Amazon Lily, he was stranded on the island with no way to contact his crew. Brimming – Rebosante, lleno de algo Her eyes were brimming with tears of joy. The chest Nami found was brimming with golden treasures. Teeming– Lleno de, rebosante de (especialmente con vida o actividad) Meaning: A place full of people, animals, or activity. The market was teeming with shoppers eager for discounts.  Sabaody Archipelago was teeming with pirates before Admiral Kizaru arriv...

Once upon a time, a detective, known for being a slowpoke when solving cases, was investigating a robbery on an unspoiled island in France . Although it was a case that attracted the media and press, the detective kept getting sidetracked , traveling to iconic places in Paris, like the Eiffel Tower, and indulging in the incredible treats from famous bakeries. He had a laid-back attitude the entire time, socializing with the townspeople as if the answer to the robbery would simply fall from the sky. That was until he overheard a conversation on the beach between two men— and suddenly, he knew exactly where the thief was hiding. Finally, he managed to solve the case and gained a lot of fame. Maybe taking his time wasn’t such a bad strategy after all. Vocabulary Slowpoke 🐌 Example: I finished my test in 20 minutes, but Jake took an hour—he’s such a slowpoke! Meaning: A person who is very slow at doing something. Sidetracked 🔄 Example: I was cleaning my room, but I got side...