VOA慢速英语:The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe

1. On the eighth night, I was more than usually careful in opening the door. 

more than 超过; 不只是
例句：Rob likes apples more than bananas.
罗勃对苹果比对香蕉还喜欢。

2. During that time, I did not hear him lie down.

lie down 休息; 接受; 忍受
例句：I think I' ll go and have a lie down.
我想去躺一会儿。

3. I then smiled, to find the action so far done.

so far 迄今为止; 到目前为止
例句：I deeply appreciate your kindness in coming so far to meet me.
有劳远迎。

4. I placed my hand over his heart and held it there many minutes.

hand over 交出; 交付
例句：He will hand over charge of his office tomorrow.
他将在明天移交工作。

5. If still you think me mad, you will think so no longer when I describe the wise steps I took for hiding the body.

no longer 不再，已不
例句：He could no longer hold back his tears.
他再也忍不住自己的眼泪。