| A | B |
|---|
| sod | layer of soil containing grass and its roots; a piece of this, usually cut square |
| terrapin | a turtle |
| altar | a raised place or structure that has religious meaning |
| desperate | a feeling almost beyond hope; extreme because of fear |
| slough | swampy, muddy area near the inlet to a river |
| rigid | sitff; inflexible |
| foliage | leaves |
| instinct | natural, untaught way of acting; inborn urge to do things in a certain way |
| sheepish | embarrassed and feeling kind of silly |
| bottoms | lowlands bordering a stream or river |
