| A | B |
| horizon (*) | line along which the earth and the sky seem to meet. |
| clump | a group of things close together |
| crinkled | wrinkled |
| mercury | a silvery white metal that is liquid at room temperature used in thermometers |
| snagged | caught on something sticking out |
| weather vane (*) | a movable pointer that shows which way the wind is blowing |
| harvest | gathering in of crops |
| blizzard | a long, heavy snowstorm |
| commotion | noisy confusion |
| pasture | land used for animals to graze (eat grass) |
| churned | stirred or shook greatly |
| dog-paddled | swam holding head above water, paddling with arms in front, and kicking |
| whiff | slight wind, especially one carrying a smell |
| singe (*) | burn slightly |
| yeast | a substance that is used to make bread dough rise |
| trough | a long, narrow container that holds water or food for animals |
| resist | fight the urge for |
| lit | landed |
| temperature (*) | measure of heat or coldness |
| licked | beaten |
| frisky | lively and playful |
| spirits | mood |
| sprouted | sent out new growth |
| affected (*) | caused a change in |
| miscalculated (*) | planned or figured incorrectly |