The tell tale heart Flashcards
dreadfully
extremely, very badly
dull
lacking interest or excitement
Above all was the sense of hearing acute.
Surtout, le sens de l’ouïe était aigu.
Hearken
give attention to what is said; listen.
vulture
spiece of bird (vautour)
thus
ainsi
foresight
care
latch
loquet de porte
thrust
to push forcibly
cunningly
in a way that shows ingenuity or shrewdness
undid (v. undo)
to do away with; erase; efface
for the hinges creaked
car les charnières grinçaient
ray
a narrow beam of light
boldly
without hesitation or fear in the face of risk or danger; courageously
inquire
to seek information by questioning
scarcely
barely; hardly; not quite
deed
something that is done, performed, or accomplished; an act
startled
disturbed or agitated suddenly, as by surprise or alarm
I drew back
j’ai reculé
tin fastening
fixation en étain
grief
chagrin
awe
crainte
the low stifled sound
le son sourd et étouffé
