Boy persisted, cat hesitated.

Meaning: The boy kept trying to reach the cat, and the cat stopped for a moment, unsure of what to do.

Choice of Words: Persisted means to continue doing something despite difficulty or opposition. Hesitated means to pause or delay before doing something. These words highlight the boy's determination and the cat's indecision.

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