Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
paralysed
/ˈpærəlaɪzd/Unable to move all or part of your body.
fracture
/ˈfræktʃər/A break or crack in a bone.
overpower
/ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/To defeat someone by using greater physical strength or force.
appalling
/əˈpɔːlɪŋ/Shocking, horrific, and deeply upsetting.
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I rushed to Renfield’s room and found him lying in a pool of blood. His face was terribly bruised, and half of his body was paralysed. I immediately sent for Dr. Van Helsing. When the Professor arrived, he saw that the patient had a severe skull fracture. Arthur and Quincey joined us, full of nervous dread. Van Helsing performed a quick operation to remove the pressure on Renfield's brain. After the operation, Renfield opened his eyes. We gave him a little brandy and water. Realising he had only moments left to live, he spoke with desperate energy. He told us...
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