The Adventure of the Speckled Band Vocabulary

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defray

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to help pay for something, especially expenses.

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occupant

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someone who occupies a house or place; a tenant.

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writhe

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to squirm, especially in pain or discomfort.

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metropolis

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a large city or urban area.

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deduction

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a guess made from facts or observations.

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pauper

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a very poor person.

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cunning

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having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.

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aristocrat

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a member of the aristocracy; a noble.

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bland

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lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting.

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notorious

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famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.