Brave Irene
by William Steig


Vocabulary

howling - a loud, long mournful cry

snatched - seized suddenly

stumble - to walk in an unsteady way

whipped - moved, pushed, or pulled quickly and suddenly

whirled - moved or carried quickly

wind - air in motion

cherished - cared for dearly

dressmaker - a person whose work is making women's or children's clothing

duchess - the wife or widow of a duke

trudge - to walk wearily or with great effort


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