say or recite with a rise and fall of the pitch of the voice

speaking quietly, barely audible

a holder for carrying a handgun or other firearm

in a distraught way owing to fear, anxiety, or other emotion

certain, sure, firm

hesitant, unsure

to change or twist out of shape

to spread out in all directions

to dismiss, to find unacceptable

distrust of someone or something

unwilling and hesitant