| A | B |
|---|
| dampen | moisten; make damp |
| curse | bring evil or harm on |
| mystify | bewilder; puzzle |
| immortal | living forever |
| squint | look with the eyes partly closed |
| cloak | loose outer garment |
| bolt | part of a lock moved in and out with a key |
| detention | holding back |
| astronomy | science of the planets and stars |
| hourglass | device for measuring time |
| ajar | slightly open |
| stride | walk with long steps |
| enchantment | use of magic or sorcery |
| omen | sign of what is to come |
| ghoul | a horrible demon that robs graves |
| pounce | come down with a rush |
| nostril | either of the two openings in the nose |
| token | mark or sign of friendship |
| hoarse | sounding rough and deep |
| horrify | to shock very much |
