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“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” 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.
221B Baker Street • Fictional address of Sherlock Holmes
Carafe (noun) • A wide-mouthed container for holding liquids.
Agitated (adjective) • Disturbed; emotional and upset.
Premises (noun) • A building and its grounds
Incubation (noun) • The period of time between infection with a disease and the onset of symptoms.
Mediocre (adjective) • Average; not very good, but not too bad
Implore (verb) • Beg; plead
Prolific (adjective) • Highly productive
Methodical (adjective) • Orderly and organized
Irksome (adjective) • Irritating
Corroborate (verb) • Support; confirm
Vindictive ( adjective) • Vengeful; wanting to get even with someone
Menacing ( adjective) • Threatening
Hale (adjective) • Healthy
Hearty ( adjective) • Substantial and satisfying
Delirious ( adjective) • Temporarily out of one’s senses
Colleagues (noun) • Co-workers
Amateur (noun) • Non-professional
Beseeching (verb) • Begging; pleading
Contagious (adjective) • Infectious
Writhe (verb) • To twist and turn in pain or discomfort
Snarling (verb) • Speak in an angry, sharp, abrupt tone of voice