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 Magnolia soulangiana Magnolia soulangiana /mægˈnoʊliə soʊˈlænʤiˌænə/

noun

  1. Large deciduous shrub or small tree having large open rosy to purplish flowers; native to Asia; prized as an ornamental in eastern North America  ( Chinese magnolia , Magnolia soulangiana , saucer magnolia )
    large deciduous shrub or small tree having large open rosy to purplish flowers; native to Asia; prized as an ornamental in eastern North America


 Tobias Smollett Tobias Smollett /təˈbaɪəs ˈsmɔlɪt/

noun

  1. Scottish writer of adventure novels (1721-1771)  ( Smollett , Tobias George Smollett , Tobias Smollett )
    Scottish writer of adventure novels (1721-1771)


 redevelopment redevelopment /ˌriːdɪˈvɛləpmənt/

noun

  1. () The act of improving by renewing and restoring  ( overhaul , redevelopment , renovation )
    the act of improving by renewing and restoring
     They are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property
    they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property
     A major overhaul of the healthcare system was proposed
    a major overhaul of the healthcare system was proposed


 blindfold blindfold /ˈblaɪndˌfoʊld/

adjective

  1. Wearing a blindfold  ( blindfold , blindfolded )
    wearing a blindfold

noun

  1. A cloth used to cover the eyes  ( blindfold )
    a cloth used to cover the eyes
     For the surprise, they put a blindfold on her eyes.
    For the surprise, they put a blindfold on her eyes.

verb

  1. Cover the eyes of (someone) to prevent him from seeing  ( blindfold )
    cover the eyes of (someone) to prevent him from seeing
     The hostage was blindfolded and driven away
    the hostage was blindfolded and driven away