If something happens "in the dead of...," it occurs in the middle of that period, during its greatest intensity.
For example:
The fire broke out in the dead of night.
or
January is the dead of winter.
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CUNY - College of Staten Island - English Language Institute
Monday, March 2, 2015
IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT
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The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City.
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