Brave Irene
by William Steig
Vocabulary
howling - a loud, long mournful crysnatched - 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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