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Glossary

ah
int. used to show surprise, anger, happiness, agreement etc.

attic
n. a room at the top of a house just below the roof 阁楼

bar
v. to put a piece of wood or metal across the door in order to prevent it from being opened 栓门

barn
n. a large building on a farm in which animals, animal foods or crops can be kept 农仓；马厩

bathrobe
n. a loose-fitting coat which one wears before or after a bath 浴衣

beloved
adj. dearly loved 钟爱的

bless
v. （上帝）赐福

blessed
adj. 喜爱的；神圣的；幸福的

brisk
adj. 语气干脆的；直截了当的；毫不客气的

brooch
n. 胸针

calmly
adv.quietly; not excitedly 平静地

chore
n. sth. one has to do especially at home that is boring and unpleasant 杂活；烦人的家务事

creaky
adj. 吱吱嘎嘎作响的

creep
v. to move quietly and slowly in order to get to a place without being noticed

dagger
n. a short, pointed knife used as a weapon 匕首；短剑

extraordinary
adj. remarkable; very unusual

fade
v. to go slowly out of view 渐渐消失

fool
v. to trick sb. into believing 骗人相信

footstep
n. the sound or mark that is made by sb. walking on the ground 脚步声

fragrant
adj. having a pleasant or sweet smell 香气扑鼻的

frothing
adj. 充满泡沫的

gaze
v. to look at sb. or sth. steadily with interest, pleasure, curiosity or wonder 凝视