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.
Answer:
matches
Explanation:
in a forest a match can be used to make fire, fire can be used for protection from wild animals, warmth, cooking and the most important of all is how you can be seen from afar..
you're lost in a forest? use your match to burn some plants or a dried tree, the burnt greens make a lot of smoke that can be seen from afar and it the rate of your survival increases a lot!!
Answer:
I think it's Mysterious( not sure)
since they said where had she disappeared off too makes the text seen very spooky and mysterious and curious.
Again I'm not sure