| A | B |
| stroll | to walk slowly |
| arrested | brought into police holding |
| sneak thief | a person who steals, but tries to avoid being seen |
| surge | an onward rush like that of a wave |
| ownership | possession |
| puzzled | confused; perplexed |
| secondhand | not new; used |
| pointer | a helpful hint; a clue; piece of advice |
| suspect | a person who is thought to have committed a crime |
| rehearse | to practice |
| off duty | not working |
| briefcase | a small piece of luggage for holding books and papers |
| vacant | empty |
| Station Master | a person who watches over a train station |
| check | give for safekeeping |
| indignantly | angrily; in an angry way |
| deny | say something is not true |
| checkroom | a place where you sign in your luggage |
| excursion | a short trip |
| taxi fare | the cost to ride in a taxi |
| charge | blamed someone for something |
| contents | things found inside of something |
| restless | not calm or quiet |