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pneumatique

/njuːmaˈtiːk/

Meanings
noun
The pneumatic postal system in Paris (abolished 1984), or a letter sent by this system.

Examples :

""Grand-père reminisced about sending urgent messages across Paris using a pneumatique before telephones became common." "
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pneumatic noun

/n(j)ʊˈmæ.tɪk/

A vehicle, such as a bicycle, whose wheels are fitted with pneumatic tyres.

"My brother's old bicycle, a reliable pneumatic, was a good choice for his neighborhood rides. "

Illustration reminisced

reminisced verb

/ˌrɛmɪˈnɪst/ /ˌrɛməˈnɪst/

To recall the past in a private moment, often fondly or nostalgically.

"During their coffee break, the coworkers reminisced about funny moments from their old office. "

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postal adjective

[ˈpəʊstl̩] [ˈpoʊstl̩]

Relating to the collection, sorting and delivery of mail.

"for all your postal needs"

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abolished verb

/əˈbɒlɪʃt/ /əˈbɑlɪʃt/

To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice.

"Slavery was abolished in the nineteenth century."

Illustration telephones

telephones noun

/ˈtɛləfoʊnz/

A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

"During the power outage, all the telephones stopped working, but some people could still use their cell phones. "

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sending verb

/ˈsɛndɪŋ/

To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another.

"She is sending an email to her teacher. "

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messages noun

/ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒɪz/

A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

"The student checked her phone for messages from her teacher about the homework assignment. "

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across noun

/əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/

(crosswords, often in combination) A word that runs horizontally in the completed puzzle grid or its associated clue.

"I solved all of the acrosses, but then got stuck on 3 down."

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system noun

/ˈsɪstəm/

A collection of organized things; a whole composed of relationships among its members.

"There are eight planets in the solar system."

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letter noun

/-ɾə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtə(ɹ)/ /-ɾɚ/

A symbol in an alphabet.

"There are twenty-six letters in the English alphabet."

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urgent adjective

/ˈɜːdʒənt/ /ˈɚdʒənt/

Requiring immediate attention.

"An urgent appeal was sent out for assistance."

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before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "