The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg

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Hadleyburg

A town known for its exceptional honesty.

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Incorruptible

Unable to be morally compromised or corrupted.

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Temptations

Enticements that challenge one's integrity or morals.

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Stranger

An outsider who feels wronged by Hadleyburg.

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Revenge

The act of inflicting harm in response to injury.

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Gold Coin

Currency weighing a hundred sixty pounds four ounces.

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Mrs. Richards

The old lady who discovers the sack.

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Public Inquiry

A formal investigation open to all townspeople.

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Private Inquiry

A discreet investigation limited to select individuals.

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Rev. Mr. Burgess

The clergyman designated to oversee the inquiry.

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Benefactor

The person who provided help to the gambler.

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Gambler

A person who risks money on uncertain outcomes.

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Fortune

A large amount of wealth or riches.

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Sack

Container holding gold coins for the benefactor.

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Sealed Envelope

A secure container for the identifying remark.

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Kindness

Acts of generosity or goodwill towards others.

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Moral Conscience

An inner sense of right and wrong.

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Curiosity

A strong desire to learn or know more.

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Defilement

The act of making something unclean or impure.

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Dismal Journeys

Unpleasant travels often associated with hardship.

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Grind

The repetitive and exhausting nature of work.

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Pride

A feeling of deep satisfaction from achievements.

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Wealth

An abundance of valuable resources or money.

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Cultural Education

Teaching principles of honesty from a young age.

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Jealousy

Resentment against someone else's success or advantages.

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Temptation Avoidance

Keeping young people away from moral challenges.

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Identity

The characteristics determining who a person is.

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Gratitude

A feeling of thankfulness towards someone.

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Remark

A statement that identifies the benefactor.

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Forty thousand dollars

Amount representing a significant fortune in the story.

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Adventure

An exciting or unusual experience, often romanticized.

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Romance

A narrative involving love and adventure, often idealized.

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Burglar-time

A period when theft or burglary is likely.

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Printing-office

A place where printed materials are produced.

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Barclay Goodson

A citizen suspected of giving the stranger money.

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Reverend Burgess

A disliked clergyman in the village.

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Public opinion

The collective beliefs or attitudes of the community.

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Confession

An admission of guilt or wrongdoing.

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Innocent

Not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

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Manliness

The quality of being brave and strong.

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Good-will

Friendly, helpful feelings towards others.

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Committee of Inquiry

A group tasked with investigating a matter.

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Sawlsberry

A character involved in the inquiry against Goodson.

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Gold-sack mystery

The central enigma involving the discovered fortune.

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Absorbed thinking

Deep concentration or preoccupation with thoughts.

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Somnambulist

A sleepwalker, often acting without awareness.

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Vexation

The state of being annoyed or frustrated.

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Mumbling

Speaking quietly and unclearly, often in confusion.

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Pluck

Courage and determination in facing difficulties.

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Dreadful way

An extremely unpleasant or harmful method of treatment.

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Publicly

In a manner accessible to all; openly.

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Mystery

Something that is difficult to understand or explain.

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Perplexed

Confused or puzzled about something.

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Brooding

Deeply thinking, often in a troubled manner.

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Drawn face

A facial expression indicating stress or worry.

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Voice

Sound produced by humans for communication.

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Mumblings

Soft, indistinct speech often reflecting uncertainty.

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Gloating light

A gleeful expression indicating satisfaction or triumph.

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Absence

State of being lost in thought or distraction.

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Nervous clasping

Repeatedly gripping hands due to anxiety.

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Secret

Information known only to a few individuals.

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Furtive glance

A secretive or sly look, often indicating suspicion.

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Unspeakable disappointment

A profound sense of loss or regret.

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Vexed tone

Annoyed or irritated manner of speaking.

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Heated discussion

An intense conversation often marked by strong emotions.

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Blasphemous presumption

Disrespectful assumption regarding divine intentions.

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Artificial honesty

Honesty that is not genuine or deeply rooted.

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Temptation

Desire to engage in unwise or immoral behavior.

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Grand reputation

High regard or esteem held by others.

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Pallet

A makeshift bed or sleeping arrangement.

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Open sesame

A phrase or key to unlock a mystery.

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Stranded derelict

A person abandoned or left helpless.

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Associated Press

A major news agency providing news coverage.

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Colossal order

A large request or demand, often for information.

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Proudest man

A person filled with immense pride or satisfaction.

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Despatch

A message or report sent quickly.

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Thinkings

Thought processes or contemplations.

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Sorrowing

Expressing deep sadness or regret.

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Hesitatingly rose

Stood up with uncertainty or reluctance.

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Mumbling to herself

Speaking softly and indistinctly, often in thought.

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Seeming plagiarisms

Discussions that appear to copy each other.

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Money-sack

A sack containing a fortune, central to the story.

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Goodson's remark

A statement pivotal to the plot's mystery.

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Nineteen principal citizens

Key figures representing Hadleyburg's elite society.

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Moral regeneration

A hoped-for revival of ethical standards.

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Jack Halliday

A character who mocks the townspeople's pride.

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Pinkerton

The banker symbolizing greed and control.

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Epoch-making

Describes an event that significantly alters history.

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Public square

Central location for community gatherings and events.

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Desolate streets

Reflects the town's shift from joy to sorrow.

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Letter from Stephenson

Reveals the identity of Goodson's benefactor.

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Unfailing inheritance

Refers to Hadleyburg's reputation for honesty.

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Sick look

Describes the townspeople's gradual loss of happiness.

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Deep, nameless content

Initial reaction of citizens after the money's arrival.

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Anguish and absence

Emotional state of citizens as pride fades.

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Hale Alley

Location where Goodson made his crucial remark.

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Service to Goodson

An act that may entitle Richards to the fortune.

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Richards and his wife

Main characters experiencing the town's moral dilemma.

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Dreary faces

Symbolize the town's collective despair and disillusionment.

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Celebration to sorrow

Transition of town's mood over three weeks.

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