Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
helplessness
/ˈhelpləsnəs/The feeling of being unable to act or protect yourself in a difficult situation
passionately
/ˈpæʃənətli/In a way that shows very strong feelings, beliefs, or enthusiasm
crawl
/krɔːl/To move slowly along a surface on hands and knees or with the body close to the ground
abyss
/əˈbɪs/A very deep hole or dangerous space that seems to have no bottom
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When I realized that I was a prisoner, a wave of panic washed over me. I ran up and down the stairs, trying every door and looking out of every window. But soon, the feeling of complete helplessness overcame me. I was trapped like a rat. Since Count Dracula himself had locked me in, it was useless to plead with him. I decided to keep my eyes open and hide my fear. Later, I saw the Count making my bed and setting the table. There were no servants in the castle! That meant he was also the mysterious coach driver...
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