“A mystery I propose to explain.”
The mystery the speaker (Gerrard) proposes to explain is how he is able to outsmart the intruder who has broken into his home. The intruder believes that Gerrard is an easy target, but Gerrard reveals his cleverness and prepares a plan to turn the tables on the intruder. The mystery lies in how Gerrard, with his calm demeanor and resourcefulness, is able to handle the situation and deceive the intruder into believing he is trapped.
Look up the dictionary entries for the words sympathy, familiarity, comfort, care, and surprise. Use the information given in the dictionary and complete the table.
Noun, Adjective, Adverb, Verb, Meaning:
sympathy
familiarity
comfort
care
surprise