| A | B |
| unexpected | surprising; sudden |
| console | to cheer up; comfort |
| worthy | having merit; good enough for |
| emerged | appeared; became known |
| propelled | pushed forward |
| gesturing | making a gesture (motion with hands or arms to show an idea or feeling) |
| sorrow | sad feeling; trouble that causes sad feelings |
| reflection | something thrown back; an image |
| extraordinary | very unusual |
| monologue | a long speech by one person during a conversation; a part of a play in which one person speaks alone |
| haltingly | in a slow, careful way |
| twilight | the dim light just after sunset; the time just after sunset and before it becomes completely dark |
| cozy | warm and comfortable; snug |
| blackness | the quality of being black |
| marvel | to wonder or be amazed by |