第一段词汇解析①该句中含有一个 that 引导的宾语从句修饰 thinking 和 when 引导的时间状语从句。在时间状语从句中又含有一个 that 引导的宾语从句修饰 remembered，在这个时间状语从句中又有一个 after 引导的时间状语从句到 left 和 that 引导的宾语从句中修饰knew。②she hand…out 与之前的 that 引导的宾语从句并列，而 following…practice 是现在分词短语作方式状语修饰 had shut。③reprimand = scold。④piece of negligence = act of carelessness, not taking enough care。⑤regular practice = usual habit, usual routine。⑥as clear as daylight = obvious。⑦prudent = wise, sensible。⑧her composure regained =after she had become calm again。⑨intruders = burglars, people who break in。⑩lurking =waiting quietly, secretly and unseen。第二段词汇解析①veritable = virtual。②magpie = pack rat，有收集癖的人。 Magpie 主要意思是喜鹊。③本句中有一个 while 引导的时间状语从句，从句中又含有一个 that 引导的宾语从句修饰 checked，和 that 引导的宾语从句修饰分词状语 proving。 Notes 学习笔记词组归纳1.block of flats2.get out3.sudden discovery4.home help5.at once6.regular practice7.go out8.drawing room9.a scene of confusion10.writing desk11.as clear as daylight12.force an entry13.first impulse14.go round15.look for16.strong tea17.set off18.go through19.in their search for20.toss out21.turn over22.sort out23.police inspector24.skeleton keys25.no trace of26.agree with27.ring up28.ask for help
