The tell tale heart Flashcards
1
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dreadfully
A
extremely, very badly
2
Q
dull
A
lacking interest or excitement
3
Q
Above all was the sense of hearing acute.
A
Surtout, le sens de l’ouïe était aigu.
4
Q
Hearken
A
give attention to what is said; listen.
5
Q
vulture
A
spiece of bird (vautour)
6
Q
thus
A
ainsi
7
Q
foresight
A
care
8
Q
latch
A
loquet de porte
9
Q
thrust
A
to push forcibly
10
Q
cunningly
A
in a way that shows ingenuity or shrewdness
11
Q
undid (v. undo)
A
to do away with; erase; efface
12
Q
for the hinges creaked
A
car les charnières grinçaient
13
Q
ray
A
a narrow beam of light
14
Q
boldly
A
without hesitation or fear in the face of risk or danger; courageously
15
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inquire
A
to seek information by questioning
