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Intruding
The overall tone of Mrs. Hale's dialogue is negative. She does not want the men in her kitchen. This is one way which intruding is the answer because she sees the men as intruders. There is nothing to indicate the men are searching for something. Peering has the negative connotation; however, peering usually indicates the person is not directly looking at something or rather trying to secretly look. Substituting the word "looking" is not enough. It doesn't contain the negative connotation that the rest of Mrs. Hale's dialogue indicates.
Answer:
Story writing based on statement 'I wish I could have told the truth from the beginning'
Explanation:
Long ago, when I was a child, I had done some mischievous activity. Back then, I immaturely thought that it was a harmless fun activity. But, now on being grown up & mature, I realise that - it could have had serious negative repercussions.
Telling truth could have been the first step to improve my mistake, as accepting a mistake implies beginning of efforts to correct it. It could also have spread a right message regarding right & wrong.
So, I wish I could have told the truth from the beginning.
I would give you an answer but i don't know what your question is about so i can't really help you with it
Friendly seems like it would complete this sentence the best.