170 words found

The nick

THE NICK /ฮธe nick/
Noun
Police station or prison.
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Tables and chairs

TABLES AND CHAIRS /tables and tสƒeษ™s/
Noun
Stairs.
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Tekker

TEKKER /หˆtekkษ™/
Noun
Someone with great technical ability or skill, particularly in fixing things or in sports. Can refer to a skilled tradesperson…
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The Big Smoke

THE BIG SMOKE /ฮธe big smoke/
Noun
A nickname for London, referring to the heavy air pollution the city experienced during the industrial era, particularly the famous…
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Take Away

/หˆteษชk ษ™weษช/
Noun
Food purchased from a restaurant or shop to be eaten elsewhere, typically at home. Also refers to the establishment selling…
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The Tower

THE TOWER /ฮธe taสŠษ™/
Noun
The Tower of London, a historic castle on the north bank of the Thames. Founded in 1066, it's been a…
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The Palace

THE PALACE /ฮธe palace/
Noun
Buckingham Palace, the official London residence and administrative headquarters of the British monarch. When Londoners say "the Palace," they're almost…
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The Blitz

THE BLITZ /ฮธe blitz/
Noun
The sustained bombing campaign by Nazi Germany against London and other British cities between September 1940 and May 1941 during…
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The City

THE CITY /ฮธe city/
Noun
The City of London, the historic and financial center occupying roughly one square mile. It's the oldest part of London,…
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The Standard

THE STANDARD /ฮธe standard/
Noun
The London Evening Standard, a daily newspaper dedicated to London news, culture, and events. Formerly an evening paper distributed in…
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