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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.
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The meaning of this is basically whatever doesn't break you makes you stronger. As you struggle you learn from it. You will be stronger tomorrow because you have struggled in the past.
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