The meaning of the word 'ambling' as used in the passage is to WALK OR STROLL.
In the passage, the author is saying that, he finds it distasteful to strut before a small child who is walking or strolling in a relaxed manner.
The meaning of the word 'curtailed' as used in the passage is to BE DEPRIVED OF SOMETHING.
The author is saying in this line, that he is deprived of beauty.
I do not know the answer but why not look the words up in the dictionary.
Answer:
4, 1, 2, 5, 3
Explanation:
4 and 5 may be switched but i think this is the correct order
A example of a fused sentence is: Heather read the novel her friend watched the movie
