adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a paradox they swear by.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the soda-water bar in the drug store near the Hotel Cecil many American tourists found solace in the sirups and creams of home.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading Two years ago, in July, that historic summer was almost unbearably hot.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Two years ago, in July, that historic summer was almost unbearably hot.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading About the soda-water bar in the drug store near the Hotel Cecil many American tourists found solace in the sirups and creams of home.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About the soda-water bar in the drug store near the Hotel Cecil many American tourists found solace in the sirups and creams of home.
anteroomnoun
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
bakingnounUS /ˈbeɪkɪŋ/
making bread or cake or pastry etc.
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
barnounUS /bɑːr/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading About the soda-water bar in the drug store near the Hotel Cecil many American tourists found solace in the sirups and creams of home.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Through the open windows of the Piccadilly tea shops you might catch glimpses of the English consuming quarts of hot tea in order to become cool.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a paradox they swear by.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Through the open windows of the Piccadilly tea shops you might catch glimpses of the English consuming quarts of hot tea in order to become cool.
Cecil
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From this reading About the soda-water bar in the drug store near the Hotel Cecil many American tourists found solace in the sirups and creams of home.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
consumingadjectiveUS /kənˈsuːmɪŋ/
very strong; urgently felt
From this reading Through the open windows of the Piccadilly tea shops you might catch glimpses of the English consuming quarts of hot tea in order to become cool.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Through the open windows of the Piccadilly tea shops you might catch glimpses of the English consuming quarts of hot tea in order to become cool.
creamsnounUS /kriːmz/
plural of “cream” — the best people or things in a group
From this reading About the soda-water bar in the drug store near the Hotel Cecil many American tourists found solace in the sirups and creams of home.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading About the soda-water bar in the drug store near the Hotel Cecil many American tourists found solace in the sirups and creams of home.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Through the open windows of the Piccadilly tea shops you might catch glimpses of the English consuming quarts of hot tea in order to become cool.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading About the soda-water bar in the drug store near the Hotel Cecil many American tourists found solace in the sirups and creams of home.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading Through the open windows of the Piccadilly tea shops you might catch glimpses of the English consuming quarts of hot tea in order to become cool.
GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
hellnounUS /hel/
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading Two years ago, in July, that historic summer was almost unbearably hot.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading About the soda-water bar in the drug store near the Hotel Cecil many American tourists found solace in the sirups and creams of home.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Two years ago, in July, that historic summer was almost unbearably hot.
HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading About the soda-water bar in the drug store near the Hotel Cecil many American tourists found solace in the sirups and creams of home.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two years ago, in July, that historic summer was almost unbearably hot.
inadequateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwət/
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a paradox they swear by.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Two years ago, in July, that historic summer was almost unbearably hot.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading About the soda-water bar in the drug store near the Hotel Cecil many American tourists found solace in the sirups and creams of home.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Through the open windows of the Piccadilly tea shops you might catch glimpses of the English consuming quarts of hot tea in order to become cool.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading About the soda-water bar in the drug store near the Hotel Cecil many American tourists found solace in the sirups and creams of home.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Through the open windows of the Piccadilly tea shops you might catch glimpses of the English consuming quarts of hot tea in order to become cool.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Through the open windows of the Piccadilly tea shops you might catch glimpses of the English consuming quarts of hot tea in order to become cool.
paradoxnounUS /ˈperədɑːks/
(logic) a statement that contradicts itself
From this reading It is a paradox they swear by.
Piccadilly
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From this reading Through the open windows of the Piccadilly tea shops you might catch glimpses of the English consuming quarts of hot tea in order to become cool.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
quartsnounUS /kwɔːrts/
plural of “quart” — a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon
From this reading Through the open windows of the Piccadilly tea shops you might catch glimpses of the English consuming quarts of hot tea in order to become cool.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Through the open windows of the Piccadilly tea shops you might catch glimpses of the English consuming quarts of hot tea in order to become cool.
sirups
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About the soda-water bar in the drug store near the Hotel Cecil many American tourists found solace in the sirups and creams of home.
soda-water
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About the soda-water bar in the drug store near the Hotel Cecil many American tourists found solace in the sirups and creams of home.
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading About the soda-water bar in the drug store near the Hotel Cecil many American tourists found solace in the sirups and creams of home.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading About the soda-water bar in the drug store near the Hotel Cecil many American tourists found solace in the sirups and creams of home.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Two years ago, in July, that historic summer was almost unbearably hot.
swearverbUS /swer/
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading It is a paradox they swear by.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Through the open windows of the Piccadilly tea shops you might catch glimpses of the English consuming quarts of hot tea in order to become cool.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two years ago, in July, that historic summer was almost unbearably hot.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is a paradox they swear by.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the open windows of the Piccadilly tea shops you might catch glimpses of the English consuming quarts of hot tea in order to become cool.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading About the soda-water bar in the drug store near the Hotel Cecil many American tourists found solace in the sirups and creams of home.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two years ago, in July, that historic summer was almost unbearably hot.
unbearablyadverbUS /ənˈberəbli/
to an unbearable degree
From this reading Two years ago, in July, that historic summer was almost unbearably hot.
WarnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It seems, looking back, as though the big baking city in those days was meant to serve as an anteroom of torture--an inadequate bit of preparation for the hell that was soon to break in the guise of the Great War.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two years ago, in July, that historic summer was almost unbearably hot.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Through the open windows of the Piccadilly tea shops you might catch glimpses of the English consuming quarts of hot tea in order to become cool.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Two years ago, in July, that historic summer was almost unbearably hot.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Through the open windows of the Piccadilly tea shops you might catch glimpses of the English consuming quarts of hot tea in order to become cool.
