The Tell Tale Heart Vocabulary

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Piece of lumber with small cross section

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Scantlings

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To listen

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Hearken

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In a way that shows perceptive understanding

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Acutely

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Gesture used instead of speaking

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Gesticulation

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Annoyed, frustrated, or worried?

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Vexed

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Concealment of thoughts, feelings, or character

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Dissimulation

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Quality of keen mental discernment and good judgment

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Sagacity

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Uncertain belief

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Suppositions

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Action of hiding something

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Concealment

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Charming, confident, elegant

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Suavity