| A | B |
|---|
| familiar | well-known |
| murmur | a soft, steady sound that rises and falls a little and goes on without breaks |
| shreds | very little bits; scraps |
| cotton | cloth made from soft, white fibers that grow in branches on the cotton plant |
| festival | a program of entertainment often held annually |
| graceful | beautiful in form or movement |
| handerkerchief | a soft, usually square piece of cloth used for wiping your nose, face, or hands |
| paces | steps |
| pale | not bright: dim |
| rhythm | the natural strong beat that some music or poetry has |
| snug | fitting your body closely |
| approve | to think well of something; to favor something |
| ignored | paid no attention to |
| straightening | to make straight; to uncurl |
