VOA慢速英语:Mystery at The Ice Castle Inn: Part 2

drafty – adj. having cold air moving through in a way that is unpleasant or uncomfortable

accomplishment – n. the successful completion of something

shudder – v. of a person : to shake because of fear, cold, etc.

crackling – adj. a series of short, sharp noises — usually singular : <We heard a crackling of leaves behind us.>

stone-cold – adj. completely or totally

reveal – v. to make (something) known

termination – n. the act of making a person leave a job : the act of firing or dismissing someone

tension – n. a feeling of nervousness that makes you unable to relax

tease – v. to laugh at and criticize (someone) in a way that is either friendly and playful or cruel and unkind

so-called – adj. used to indicate a name or description that you think is not really right or suitable

howling – adj. producing the long, low sound

nervous – adj. having or showing feelings of being worried and afraid about what might happen