dictionary6&7


 * straddling p.31 || to walk, stand, or sit with one leg on each side of; stand or sit on top of with one's legs dangling down. ||
 * bridle p.31 || part of the tack or harness of a horse, usually having a headstall, bit, and reins. ||
 * pleaded p.32 || to appeal or entreat earnestly ||
 * goggled p.33 || stared ||
 * abruptly p.33 || suddenly ||
 * dismay p.34 || sudden or complete loss of courage; utter disheartenment. ||
 * faltered p.35 || to stammer ||
 * peculiar p. 38 || strange; queer; odd ||

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