VOA慢速英语:'The Black Cat,' by Edgar Allen Poe

uncertain - adj. not exactly known or decided

“in cold blood” - expression. without feeling or with cruel intent

wine – n. an alcoholic drink made from the liquid part that can be squeezed out of a small, round fruit that is green, dark red, or purplish-black in color

inn – n. a house usually in the country where people can eat, drink and rent a room to sleep in

cellar – n. the part of a building that is entirely or partly below the ground

sin – n. an action that is considered to be wrong according to religious or moral law

revenge – n. the act of doing something to hurt someone because that person did something that hurt you

pet(ted) – v. to touch an animal or person with your hand in a loving or friendly way

innkeeper – n. a person who owns or operates an inn

decay – n. the process or result of being slowly destroyed by natural processes