How can you, as a listener, silently let a speaker know that you understand the idea she is presenting 1.smile and nod slightly

2.Frown and furrow your brow

3.Slump in your chair and look away

4.sit straight and still

5.Fidget with your pencil and notebook

The answer is either 1 or 4.

the right ones are in bold.

daintly refers to the fact she was reaching for what she ate, not necessarily what she is like.

greatest charm as in she possessed (=had) the greatest charm.

pleasant (her demeanor)

speaking (of her sensibility)

dead refers to the hypothetical mouse.

bleeding refers to the hypothetical mouse.

he has become more humble and patient in battle.