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.
Who's he to talk about "no game" his name is <span>mccandless
you didn't post the whole thing.</span>
Question 10: true
Question 11: C "Remember, look both ways before you cross a street."
Question 12: A "Do you remember how to figure out the area of a parallelogram? I'm having trouble doing it."
Question 13: C "Make sure you put the turkey in the oven at noon," Mildred said.
Question 14: C begin a new paragraph
Question 15: C The Cubs, my dad's favorite ball club, finished in last place again.
Question: 16: Before but
Quesion 17: D "It seems to me," mused Shawn, "that those policies are confusing."
Question 18: D no comma necessary
As per google- "To destroy completely."
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