had attracted the unwanted detritus of passers-by.

English translation: people walking by had thrown their rubbish into the garden.

17:57 Aug 7, 2006

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English term or phrase: had attracted the unwanted detritus of passers-by.

There was a melancholy drabness to the building and the small garden at the front was unkempt and had attracted the unwanted detritus of passers-by.

"attracted the unwanted detritus of passers-by." what does this mean?

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Selected answer:people walking by had thrown their rubbish into the garden.

Explanation:
Good job I wasn't behind them. I'd have ticked them off!

HTH
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Local time: 02:09

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thank you very much indeed
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people walking by had thrown their rubbish into the garden.

Sara Noss

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people walking by had thrown their rubbish into the garden.

Explanation:
Good job I wasn't behind them. I'd have ticked them off!

HTH
Sara

Sara Noss
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Local time: 02:09
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thank you very much indeed

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