| A | B |
|---|
| sturdily | adv. in a strong, firm manner |
| stern | harshly firm, hard, strict |
| exquisite | vey lovely; delicate |
| province | part of a country outside the capital or the largest cities |
| crossly | in a bad temper; complaining |
| benefits | anything which is for the good of a person or thing; advantage |
| hearth | stone or brick floor of a fireplace, often extending into the room |
| spectacles | eyeglasses |
| scarcely | not quite; barely (hardly) |
| propose | to put forward; suggest |
| determined | firm; resolute |
| selfish | caring too much for oneself; caring too little for others |
| persuade | win over to do or believe; make willing or sure by urging or arguing |
| solemnly | causing serious or grave thoughts |
| ancient | of times long past |
| task | work to be done; duty |
