The cat sat still, its fur bristling with fear.

Meaning: The cat was not moving and its fur was standing up straight because it was scared.

Choice of Words: Sat is the past tense of the verb sit, which means to be in a position with your body resting on your buttocks. Still means not moving or changing position. Bristling means standing up straight and stiff, especially because of anger or fear. Fear is a feeling of being afraid or anxious about something.

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