VOCABULARY
Sudden: (adj.) happening, coming, made, or
done quickly, without warning, or unexpectedly: a sudden attack.
In ‘…anything more
sudden and
startling than the first appearance…’
Pompous: (adj.) characterized by an
ostentatious display of dignity or importance: a pompous minor official.
In ‘…so large, so pompous, and so
dignified…’
Bearskin: (noun) a tall, black fur cap forming
part of the dress uniform of a soldier in some armies.
In ‘…and
insensible upon our bearskin
hearthrug…’
Wreckage: (noun) any building, structure, or
thing reduced to a state of ruin.
In ‘…we stared in
silent amazement at this ponderous piece of wreckage…’
Grime: (noun) dirt, soot, or other filthy
matter, especially adhering to or embedded in a surface.
In ‘…Collar and
shirt bore the grime
of a long journey…’
Exhaustion: (noun) extreme weakness or fatigue.
In ’…Absolute exhaustion -- possibly
mere hunger and fatigue…’
Quiver: (verb used with object or without
object) to shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble.
In ’…The puckered
eyelids had begun to
quiver…’
Crimson: (adj.) deep purplish-red.
In ‘…his face crimson with shame…’
Overwrought: (adj.) extremely or excessively
excited or agitated
In ‘…Mr. Holmes, I
have been a little overwrought…’
Convince: (verb used with object) to move by
argument or evidence to belief, agreement, consent, or a course of action.
In ‘…I feared that no telegram would convince you…’____________________________________________
CHAPTER TWO
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