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to desist
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to utter
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oath
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to awaken
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to alight
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to dwell
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to slumber
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perilous
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valiant
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to befall
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slum
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tenement
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dweller
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thoroughfare
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building site
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infrastructure
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sewage system
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to commence
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to fasten
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to assert
to desist
to desist
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to stop doing something, particularly in response to a request, command, or understanding that it should be discontinued

consume
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The company was ordered to desist from any further illegal practices.
The police ordered the protesters to desist from blocking the road.

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transitive
to utter
Verb
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ə
tt
t
e
ɜ
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to express something verbally

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transitive
oath
oath
noun
oa
th
θ

a serious promise or statement made by someone to tell the truth, often with the belief that breaking the promise will have serious consequences

to awaken
Verb
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ə
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k
k
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ə
n
n

to cause someone to become aware of something, often by providing new information or insights

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transitive
to alight
Verb
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to settle or land on a surface, often referring to a bird or insect

to dwell
Verb
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l

to live in a particular place

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intransitive
to slumber
to slumber
Verb
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ə
m
m
b
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r

to sleep, typically in a calm and peaceful manner

wake

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intransitive
perilous
perilous
Adjective
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l
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s

full of danger or risk, often threatening safety or well-being

valiant
Adjective
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ə
n
n
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showing courage or determination in the face of danger or adversity

to befall
Verb
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ɪ
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ɔ
ll
l

to happen to a person or thing in a way that seems destined and has serious consequences

Grammatical Information:

transitive
slum
slum
noun
s
s
l
l
u
ə
m
m

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

tenement
noun
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t
e
ɛ
n
n
e
ə
m
m
e
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n
n
t
t

a large building consisting of several apartments, particularly in a poor neighborhood

What is a "tenement"?

A tenement is a large building that is divided into multiple small apartments or units, usually for people with low incomes. These buildings are often found in crowded urban areas and are typically older, sometimes poorly maintained, with basic amenities. Tenements were originally built to provide affordable housing for working-class families, but they are sometimes associated with poor living conditions, such as limited space, inadequate plumbing, or insufficient lighting. Despite these challenges, tenements remain an important form of housing in many cities around the world.

dweller
noun
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a person or animal that resides in a particular place or habitat

thoroughfare
thoroughfare
noun
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a
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e

a road, street, or passage that provides a direct route or passage for vehicles, pedestrians, or both

What is a "thoroughfare"?

A thoroughfare is a main road or pathway that allows for the passage of vehicles or people between different areas. It is usually a wide, well-traveled route that connects towns, cities, or other significant locations. Thoroughfares are important for transportation, as they provide access to various places and help ease the flow of traffic. They are often busy roads with multiple lanes or paths designed to accommodate large volumes of vehicles or pedestrians. Thoroughfares can be highways, major streets, or any other key routes that link different parts of a region.

building site
building site
noun
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/bˈɪldɪŋ sˈaɪt/

an area where construction activities take place, involving the creation or renovation of structures

Grammatical Information:

compound noun
infrastructure
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the basic physical structures and systems that support and enable the functioning of a society or organization, such as roads and bridges

sewage system
noun
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/sˈuːɪdʒ sˈɪstəm/

a system of pipes and facilities that collect and process dirty water and waste from buildings and house

Grammatical Information:

compound noun
to commence
to commence
Verb
c
k
o
ə
mm
m
e
ɛ
n
n
c
s
e

to start happening or being

end

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
to fasten
to fasten
Verb
f
f
a
æ
s
s
t
e
ə
n
n

to bring two parts of something together

unfasten

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transitive
to assert
to assert
Verb
a
ə
ss
s
e
ɜ
r
r
t
t

to clearly and confidently say that something is the case

Grammatical Information:

transitive

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