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Describing building & places
autor: Darvy
to range fromto change
pavement cafécafeteria with garden
due tobecause of
full-length windowsextending to or showing the complete length
traffic-filled streetsfull of cars
potted plantsGrown/placed in a pot
a wood-panelled cupboarda small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space which is covered with wood (panels)
a funfairan amusement park or fairground
a shriekA shrill, often frantic cry.
a ridea journey or outing on horseback or in a vehicle
to tempt / to be tempted byTo try to get (someone) to do wrong, especially by a promise of reward.
/ to be tempted byto think that it would be pleasant, interesting etc to do (something) I'm tempted
candyflossa very light fluffy confection made from coloured spun sugar,
to bustleTo move or cause to move energetically and busily.
breathtakingInspiring or exciting
fine cookingOf superior quality, skill cooking
cushioned chairssoftened by the addition of cushions or padding
a chaleta type of wooden house of Swiss origin
crisp (air)Bracing; invigorating: crisp mountain air
to sigh / the sighing of the windTo emit a similar sound: willows sighing in the wind.
to rustle / the rustling of leavesto make or cause to make a low crisp whispering or rubbing soundas of dry leaves or paper
to screech / the screeching of parrotsA high-pitched, strident cry
scenta distinctive smell
moist (air)Slightly wet; damp or humid
delightfulgiving great delight; very pleasing, beautiful, charming, etc
to shelter / to be sheltered by-protecttake cover
glossyHaving a smooth, shiny, lustrous surface:
whistle of cold windthe sound made by something moving rapidly
crystalclear water-Absolutely clear; pellucid
car horns beepingmaking a warning noise which is made by a device on an automobile
a pinea coniferous tree
acrid (smell)Unpleasantly sharp, pungent, or bitter to the taste or smel
passer(s)-bya person that is passing or going by, esp on foot
a stallsmall shop at a fair; for selling goods
a stall holdera person who sells in a stall
towering (peaks)Of imposing height.
shrill criesHigh-pitched and piercing in tone or sound
to withstandTo oppose with force or resolution.
(ocean) galeswind or storm at sea
a ferrya boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule
cosywarm or snug
to shivera reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
chilly drizzleCool or cold enough to cause shivering very little rain
to glanceto look hastily or briefly
to head forTo proceed or go in a certain direction:
to abandon / abandonedto forsake completely; desert; leave behind
to approach-move towards
solid granite walls-strong walls made from granite
a harbour-a sheltered port where ships can take or discharge cargo
a blessingthe formal act of approving
to roamTo move about without purpose or plan; wander
to swayto swing or cause to swing
to tingleTo have a prickling, stinging sensation, as from cold, a sharp slap, or excitement
(an) interiorThe internal portion or area.