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enceinte

/ɑːnˈseɪnt/ /ɒnˈseɪnt/

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Visual illustration for the word "protecting" - To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
protectingverb
/pɹəˈtɛktɪŋ/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

Visual illustration for the word "separated" - To divide (a thing) into separate parts.
separatedverb
/ˈsɛpəɹeɪtɪd/

To divide (a thing) into separate parts.

"Separate the articles from the headings."

Visual illustration for the word "protection" - The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
protectionnoun
/pɹəˈtɛkʃən/

The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

"Raincoats give protection from rain."

Visual illustration for the word "fortification" - The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
fortificationnoun
/ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfəˈkeɪʃən/

The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.

"The school's fortification project involved adding high walls and security cameras to improve safety. "

Visual illustration for the word "fortress" - A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.
fortressnoun
/ˈfɔː.tɹəs/ /ˈfɔɹ.tɹəs/

A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.

"During the war, the city became a fortress against enemy attacks. "

Visual illustration for the word "remained" - To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.
remainedverb
/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the party, only a few close friends remained to help clean up. "

Visual illustration for the word "historical" - A historical romance.
historicalnoun
/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

Visual illustration for the word "attackers" - Someone who attacks.
attackersnoun
/əˈtækərz/

Someone who attacks.

"The attackers ran away after the police arrived. "

Visual illustration for the word "formidable" - Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.
formidableadjective
/fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/ /fɔːɹˈmɪdəbəl/

Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.

"The mountain was a formidable challenge, daunting even for experienced climbers. "

Visual illustration for the word "expecting" - To predict or believe that something will happen
expectingverb
/ɛkˈspɛktɪŋ/

To predict or believe that something will happen

"He never expected to be discovered."

Visual illustration for the word "fortified" - A fortified wine.
fortifiednoun
/ˈfɔːtɪfaɪd/ /ˈfɔɹtɪfaɪd/

A fortified wine.

"We enjoyed a glass of fortified after dinner. "

Visual illustration for the word "enclosure" - Something enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.
enclosurenoun
/ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/ /ɪnˈkləʊʒə/ /ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/

Something enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.

"There was an enclosure with the letter — a photo."