| A | B |
|---|
| legendary | relating to a legend, or a story that has been handed down for many years and has some basis in fact. |
| insult | A remark or action that hurts someone's feelings or pride. |
| muttered | Spoke in a low, unclear way with the mouth closed. |
| gaped | Stared with the mouth open, as in wonder or surprise. |
| flinched | To draw back or away, as from something painful or unpleasant; wince. |
| snickering | Laughing in a mean or disrespectful manner |
| fluke | A chance happening; an accidental turn. |
| author's purpose | to inform, to persuade, or to entertain |
