smell
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Andrea added she could still smell smoke and see flames, but was not aware of any houses being directly affected.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
The fences are to protect capybaras from humans and their unleashed dogs, who will often smell a capybara and attack.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
At least 19 people have been taken to hospital after a strong smell was reported at a shopping complex in Tokyo, according to media reports.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The smell was still in the air Friday morning when she went for a walk, she said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
“I can smell the trouble from here. I wouldn’t get within ten steps of that witch,” said Bork.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
Vocabulary lists containing smell
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Vocabulary from Readings 1, Unit 4
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