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pulsation, beat; throb.
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stone dead, very much dead; as lifeless as a stone.
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waned, grew diminished; decreased; drew to a close.
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dismembered, tore apart, limb from limb; cut limb from limb.
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planks, heavy thick boards.
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scantlings, the small beams that support the planks.
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detected, discovered; found out.
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light heart, a happy heart, a heart not burdened by care or worry ; the opposite of a heavy heart .
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perfect suavity, faultless, complete agreeableness; very pleasing politeness; great courtesy of manners.
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foul play, dishonorable conduct, especially implying murder.
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lodged, given to; placed.
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deputed, sent; ordered.
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premises, the building.
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heightened voice, louder, more excited voice.
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grated, moved the chair across the boards so as to make a harsh and rasping sound.
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mockery, derision or sport or jest of his horror.
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agony, extreme pain.
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derision, ridicule, insult, scorn.
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hypocritical, false, deceiving, dissembling.
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villains, scoundrels; rascals.
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dissemble, pretend; disguise ; feign; conceal.
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Questions
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1. What causes the murderer to kill the old man?
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2. How does he plan the murder?
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3. What sound finally incites him to the deed?
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