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“The Dying Detective”

“The Dying Detective” . Vocabulary & Additional Terms. Scotland Yard. The Criminal Investigation Department of London’s police headquarters. Dr. Watson. Sherlock Holmes’ assistant and foil character A foil character is a secondary character who contrasts with a major character. .

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“The Dying Detective”

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  1. “The Dying Detective” Vocabulary & Additional Terms

  2. Scotland Yard • The Criminal Investigation Department of London’s police headquarters

  3. Dr. Watson • Sherlock Holmes’ assistant and foil character • A foil character is a secondary character who contrasts with a major character.

  4. 221B Baker Street • Fictional address of Sherlock Holmes

  5. Deerstalker Cap, Magnifying Glass, Calabash Pipe

  6. Carafe (noun) • A wide-mouthed container for holding liquids.

  7. Agitated (adjective) • Disturbed; emotional and upset.

  8. Premises (noun) • A building and its grounds

  9. Incubation (noun) • The period of time between infection with a disease and the onset of symptoms.

  10. Mediocre (adjective) • Average; not very good, but not too bad

  11. Implore (verb) • Beg; plead

  12. Prolific (adjective) • Highly productive

  13. Methodical (adjective) • Orderly and organized

  14. Irksome (adjective) • Irritating

  15. Corroborate (verb) • Support; confirm

  16. Vindictive ( adjective) • Vengeful; wanting to get even with someone

  17. Menacing ( adjective) • Threatening

  18. Hale (adjective) • Healthy

  19. Hearty ( adjective) • Substantial and satisfying

  20. Delirious ( adjective) • Temporarily out of one’s senses

  21. Colleagues (noun) • Co-workers

  22. Amateur (noun) • Non-professional

  23. Beseeching (verb) • Begging; pleading

  24. Contagious (adjective) • Infectious

  25. Writhe (verb) • To twist and turn in pain or discomfort

  26. Snarling (verb) • Speak in an angry, sharp, abrupt tone of voice

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