The Great Fire of London

blaze (n.)

A large, strong, and dangerous fire. Ex: Firefighters spent hours trying to put out the __ in the old building.

inferno (n.) /ɪnˈfɜː.nəʊ/

​a very large dangerous fire that is out of control Ex: Within minutes, the wooden house turned into a blazing __.

charred (adj.) /tʃɑːrd/

burnt and black Ex: The __ body of a man was found by police in a burned-out car last night.

remnant (n.)

the remains/ a part of something that is left after the other parts have been used, removed or destroyed Ex: After the fire was put out, only the charred __s of the roof remained.

combustible (adj.)

Able to catch fire and burn easily. Ex: Keep all __ materials away from open flames.

death toll (n. usually singular)

The number of people killed in a particular accident, war, or disaster. Ex: The __ from the severe storm has risen to fifty people.

fire hook (n.)

A long pole with a heavy metal hook used to pull down burning buildings to stop fire from spreading. Ex: In the past, people used __s to pull down burning wooden roofs.

organized fire brigade (phrase) /brɪˈɡeɪd/

An officially set up group of trained people who put out fires as a public service. Ex: The city established its first __ to protect citizens from big fires.

pitch (U)

1. A thick, black, sticky substance made from petroleum or coal tar, used for making roofs or roads.

2. The level of a sound or voice.

Ex: 1. Builders used _ to coat the wooden boats and stop water from entering.

2. She sang the note at a very high _.

plague (n.) /pleɪɡ/

An infectious disease caused by insects or bacteria that spreads quickly and causes many deaths Ex: Millions of people died from the __ in Europe during the Middle Ages.

quayside (n.)

The area of a quay or harbor where ships load or unload goods. Ex: The cargo ships were parked along the __ to unload goods.

rubble (U)

Broken stones, bricks, and concrete left when a building is destroyed. Ex: After the earthquake, rescuers searched through the __ for survivors.

stock with (phr. v.)

To fill or supply a place with a store of goods, food, or other items. Ex: The warehouse was fully _____ food and medicine for emergency relief.

timber (U)

Wood that is prepared for use in building and carpentry. Ex: Most houses in the 17th century were built entirely out of __.