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Word Meanings

self-possessed calm and confident in manner; composed
discounting underestimating or not giving full consideration to something

engulfed completely surrounded or covered by something, often in a
destructive way

treacherous dangerous and unpredictable
infirmities a state of being weak or ill over a long period of time

habitation the state of living in a certain place; a place of residence

coincidence two or more similar things happening at the same time by
chance

acquaintances a slight knowledge of somebody/something
comprehension understanding or grasping the meaning of something

spaniel a breed of dog with a long, silky coat and drooping ears

Assess Yourself

A. Tick () the correct answer.

1. What is the main reason Framton Nuttel visits the Sappletons’ house?
(a) He is seeking medical treatment for an illness.

(b) He is interested in learning about local birds.

(c) He wants to make new friends in the area.
2. How does Vera, the niece, use her imagination in the story?

(a) She imagines that her aunt’s house is haunted.
(b) She creates a fictional story about her aunt’s family tragedy.

(c) She dreams of traveling to exotic places.
3. What is the “tragedy” that happened to Mrs. Sappleton’s family?

(a) Her husband and brothers were lost at sea.

(b) They were involved in a car accident.
(c) They disappeared while on a hunting trip.

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