VOA慢速英语:埃德加·爱伦·坡的《莫尔格街凶杀案》Part One

soul – n. the spiritual part of a person that is believed to give life to the body and in many religions is believed to live forever

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

fellow – n. (informal) a male person

moment(s) – n. a very short period of time

Heaven – n. the place where God lives and where good people go after they die, according to some religions

bump(ed) – v. to move into or against someone or something in a sudden and forceful way

stage actor – term. a person who acts in a theater play

cobblestone(s) – n. a round stone used in paving streets

block – n. a solid piece of material that has flat sides and is usually square or rectangular in shape

astonish(ed) – v. to cause a feeling of great wonder or surprise in someone