Uncommon words that are to be found in The Landlady
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lodgings |
Lodgings are furnished rooms in which to live, often in another person's house.
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overcoat |
An overcoat is a warm, heavy coat worn over clothes in cold weather.
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trilby |
A trilby is a soft, felt hat with an indent at the top.
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porch |
A porch is the covered entrance to a a building.
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dachshund |
A dachshund is a type of dog with a long body and very short legs.
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hearth |
A hearth is a brick or stone lined fireplace.
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congenial |
Congenial surroundings are usually pleasant and friendly.
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kipper |
A kipper is a herring that has been cleaned, salted and then smoked.
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peculiar |
I watched a very peculiar film last night, it was indeed very strange.
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compulsion |
She had a compulsion to help others.
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threshold |
He stepped over the threshold into the house hesitantly.
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landing |
The landing is the area at the bottom or top of a staircase.
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trotted |
The horse trotted around the field very quickly.
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tantalising
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Tantalising means that something is unattainable or mockingly out of reach.
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emanate |
Emanate means to flow out or send forth.
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blemish |
A blemish is a mark or imperfection that makes something less attractive.
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linger |
If you linger at school you have stayed longer than expected.
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chrysanthemum |
A chrysanthemum is a plant with brightly coloured flower heads.
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rapacious |
A rapacious landlady is greedy and eager to make as much money as possible.
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