| Approx.
time |
Expression |
Explanation |
| 0:37 |
ten-gallon hat |
cowboy hat (originally from Spanish name, misunderstood by English
speakers as “ten-gallon”) |
| 1:11 |
gala event |
celebratory event, often with formal attire |
| 1:25 |
campesinos roots |
farm worker history |
| 1:31 |
walk Memory Lane |
time to think about old times, past memories |
| 1:37 |
boycott |
withdrawing from economic or social engagement as a form of protest |
| 1:42 |
E & J Gallo Winery |
a large California wine manufacturer |
| 2:45 |
UFW flag |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Farm_Workers |
| 1:50 |
Coahuila, Mexico |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coahuila |
| 1:52 |
migrant track: CA, OR, WA |
route following the harvest seasons along the U.S. Pacific states |
| 2:19 |
one after the other |
following each other in order (without interruption) |
| 2:25 |
impoverished |
poor |
| 1:19 |
César Chávez |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cesar_Chavez |
| 2:45 |
work ethic |
the idea that hard work is a good thing |
| 3:05 |
Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) |
http://bit.ly/1HaOedY |
| 3:22 |
tied to my roots |
connected to my past, linked to my history |
| 3:32 |
pickle hamper |
container for picking pickle cucumbers |
| 4:24 |
applied mathematics |
a practical way to use math |
| 4:30 |
avid reader |
someone who enjoys reading a lot |
| 4:42 |
Español era mi primer idioma. |
Spanish was my first language. |
| 4:52 |
at a deficit |
lacking, at a disadvantage |
| 4:55 |
make fun of |
to mock, laugh at, tease |
| 5:30 |
enthralled |
excited, fascinated, captured |
| 5:38 |
mijo |
my son (Spanish expression of endearment) |
| 5:40 |
endearing term |
word expressing closeness |
| 5:42 |
tio |
uncle (Spanish) |
| 6:16 |
Readers Digest |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reader's_Digest |
| 6:26 |
pressure was on to become proficient |
strong influence to achieve or master (a subject) |
| 6:30 |
live into the name |
develop in ways that fit the name |
| 7:02 |
Councilman in San Antonio |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Antonio |
| 7:12 |
Henry Cisneros |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Cisneros |
| 7:45 |
Toledo, Ohio |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toledo,_Ohio |
| 7:54 |
Secretary of H.U.D. |
http://bit.ly/1giLzBc |
| 8:16 |
America’s Promise |
a U.S. alliance founded in 1997 to help youth people from all
socioeconomic backgrounds |
| 8:30 |
keynote speaker |
main speaker at an event or conference |
| 8:42 |
Hispanics |
people who speak Spanish (a U.S. governmental designation) |
| 9:12 |
autobiography |
book written about one’s own life |
| 9:14 |
was floored |
was completely surprised (as if knocked down to the floor) |
| 9:29 |
surrogate |
person who takes another’s place (due to original person’s inability to
attend) |
| 10:38 |
vacant military bases |
land and buildings that were formerly used by the military but are now
closed |
| 10:47 |
Goodyear (Tire & Rubber Co.) |
http://bit.ly/1FXpN1T |
| 10:48 |
Canton, Ohio |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canton,_Ohio |
| 11:42 |
groundbreakings |
ceremonial events that signal the beginning of a new construction
process |
| 12:38 |
philanthropic community |
group of citizens who donate money and facilities to help community
improvement |
| 12:44 |
booming |
showing strong economic activity and growth |
| 13:00 |
stifle |
limit, restrict |
| 13:30 |
every entity |
every group, every organization, every membership |
| 13:50 |
all hands on deck |
everyone working, everyone helping |
| 14:04 |
in a nutshell |
basically, essentially, in summary |
| 14:10 |
the (Marine) Corps |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Marine_Corps |
| 14:15 |
motto: Always faithful. |
saying in Latin: Semper Fidelis.
(Sometimes abbreviated as Semper Fi.) |
| 14:58 |
walk of life |
career or position in life |
| 15:08 |
as strong as weakest link |
This expression uses a chain as a metaphor for a team: The group is
only as strong as the weakest member. |
| 15:15 |
boot camp |
initial training period in the military that is particularly harsh and
meant to test an individual’s physical and emotional strength |
| 15:42 |
a great ride |
a great journey or exploration |
| 15:55 |
near and dear to |
very special, with strong emotional connection |
| 16:00 |
Sí, se puede. |
Literally: Yes, one can. |
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