Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
restless
/ˈrestləs/Unable to relax or stay still because of nervousness or impatience.
confidential
/ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃl/Secret and meant to be kept private between certain people.
trembling
/ˈtremblɪŋ/Shaking slightly because of intense fear, nervousness, or excitement.
embarrassment
/ɪmˈbærəsmənt/A feeling of awkwardness, shyness, or discomfort in front of other people.
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When I returned home to West Egg that night, I thought my house was on fire. However, it was only Gatsby's mansion, lit up brightly from top to bottom. As I stepped out of my taxi, Gatsby walked across the lawn to meet me. He looked restless. After declining his invitations to visit Coney Island and swim in his pool, I told him that I had spoken to Jordan Baker and would invite Daisy to tea in two days. Gatsby seemed relieved, but he was obviously anxious. He even offered me an opportunity to earn some extra money in a...
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