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mysterious
not known and not able to be explained; puzzling
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fastenings
that which is used to fasten or secure, such as a hook or clasp
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presiding
to act as the one in charge
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contempt
the feeling or expression of angry disgust at something wicked, mean, or not worthy
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matted
to cover with or turn into a tangled mass
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witness
to watch or be present at
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attempted
to try or seek
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tendrils
something similarly long, thin, and twining, such as a lock of hair
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restrain
to hold back or control
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awakening
to wake from sleep or to become aware