| A | B |
|---|
| jack-knife | a strong clasp knife |
| buckskin | a soft leather made of deerskin or sheepskin |
| ramrod | a ram used in ramming down charge of a gun |
| muzzle | the open end of a gun |
| hearth | the fireside |
| churn | to turn violently cream into butter |
| hatchet | a small ax with a short handle |
| eaves | the lower edge of a roof that overhangs a house |
| crescent | a curve shape like a moon |
| curlicues | waving and curly |
| molasses | the thick brown syrup drained from sugar |
| bobsled | a long tobaggan |
| muffler | a scarf worn around the neck |
| flannel | a soft cloth of loose texture |
| catechism | a set of questions and answers for a religion |
| jackets | coverings worn over clothing similar to a coat |
| veil | cloth worn by women over the head or shoulders |
| ravine | a narrow valley with steep sides |
| notch | a cut in the shape of a V in an edge or surface |
| stern | firm and not changeable |
| sleigh | an open, usually horse drawn vehicle |
| sermon | a speech given by a priest, minister or rabbi |
| scold | to find fault with or criticize in an angry way |
| admire | to think highly of |
| gait | a way of walking or running |
| moment | a very brief time |
