Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
transfusion
/trænsˈfjuːʒn/The medical process of transferring blood from one person into another person's body.
pale
/peɪl/Having less color than usual in the face, often because of illness or fear.
puncture
/ˈpʌŋktʃər/A small hole made by a sharp object.
confess
/kənˈfes/To admit something that you feel ashamed of or nervous about.
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On September 6, I wrote a letter to Arthur Holmwood to report on Lucy’s health. She was growing weaker again, but her mother had finally asked me for medical advice. I used this chance to tell Mrs. Westenra that Professor Van Helsing, my wise old teacher from Holland, was coming to help. This meant we could treat Lucy without causing her mother any sudden panic, which could be fatal for her weak heart. When Van Helsing arrived in London the next morning, he warned me to stay calm and keep our private thoughts secret. As doctors, we needed to observe...
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