| A | B |
|---|
| chiming | making a sound like a bell |
| briefcase | case for carrying papers or books |
| gestured | used hands to tell something |
| surprise | unexpected |
| deaf | hearing impaired |
| read lips | understand a speaker by looking at his or her lips |
| penmanship | handwriting |
| is low on funds | doesn't have much money |
| defaced | damaged |
| Three Musketeers | a book about three characters who share adventures |
| sandals | open shoes worn in warm weather |
| sprained | hurt but didn't break |
| taking a shortcut | going a faster way |
| city maintenance man | man who fixes and cleans things for a city |
| real-estate agent | someone who sells houses |
| disgusted | upset or angry |
| listed | advertised; put on a list of items for sale |
| realtor's signs | signs that advertise a house |
| on the market | for sale |
| cozy | comfortable |
| antiques | very old, valuable objects |
| crackled | made popping sounds |
| mopped his brow | wiped his forehead |
| practically bare | nearly empty |
| crudely built | not carefully made |
| hot tip | good clue |
