purloined

stole, often in a violation of trust

ascertain

to discover with certainty

reeling

thrown off balance and falling

instinctive

arising from a natural impulse; spontaneous and unthinking

turmoil

extreme upset

garishly

glaringly;dazzlingly

audible

able to be heard

disengaged

pulled back; released from something binding

amiable

friendly

acquiescence

passive agreement