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Oct 2022
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183. “The Signal-Man” by Charles Dickens...

Thomas Wilkinson
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Happy Halloween! In this spooky special episode of Thinking in English, I thought I would introduce you all to one of the most famous ghost stories of all time – “The Signal-Man” by Charles Dickens.



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Vocabulary List



Hoarse (adj) - (of a voice or a person) having a rough voice, often because of a sore throat or a cold


Figure (n) - the shape of a person’s body, or a body seen not clearly or from a distance:


To steal (v) - to do something quickly while trying not to be seen doing it


Abhorrence (n) – a hate of something or someone


Deception (n) – the act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage


To minister (v) – to attend to the needs of (someone).


Affliction (n) - something that makes you suffer


To beg (v) – to make a very strong and urgent request


Coincidence (n) - an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time, especially in a way that is unlikely and surprising:


Spectre (n) – a ghost


Instantaneously (adv) - in a way that happens immediately, without any delay


To lament (v) - to express sadness and feeling sorry about something


Vehemence (n) - the forceful expression of strong feelings


Gesticulation (n) - movements with your hands or arms intended to express something or to emphasize what you are saying


Dismal (adj) - sad and without hope

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