MEANINGS:
Ringed by – surrounded by
At a stone’s throw – nearby
Eminently – clearly
Marshes – wet lands
Tamed – pet
Emerged – came out
Resembled – looked same
Armour – shield
Previously – earlier
Plunged – dived
Static – fixed
Provoking – causing anger
Amazed – surprised
Accustomed – habitual
Whimpered – cried softly