| A | B |
|---|
| mottled | spotted or blotched in coloring |
| aloof | at a distance, especially in feeling or interest |
| apprehensive | uneasy or fearful about something that might happen |
| bindle | bundle usually of bedding and other possessions carried by a hobo |
| contemplated | to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully |
| dejectedly | depressed in spirits; disheartened; low-spirited |
| derogatory | tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing |
| dusk | the state of period of partial darkness between day and night; the dark part of twilight |
| euchre | a game played by 2, 3, or 4 persons, usually with the 32 period, but sometimes with the 28 or 24 highest cards in the pack |
| gravity | serious or critical nature |
| hame | either of 2 curved pieces lying upon the collar in the harness of an animal, to which the traces are fastened |
| indignation | strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger |
| mauled | to injure by or as if by beating |
| morosely | gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood |
| peered | to look intently, searchingly, or with difficulty |
| poised | composed, dignified, and self-assured |
| scuttled | to run with quick, hasty steps; scurry |
| jeering | to speak or shout derisively; mock |
| bewildered | completely puzzled or confused; perplexed |
| complacently | pleased, especially with oneself or one's merits, advantages, situation, etc., often without awareness of some potential danger or effect; self-satisfied |
| frantically | desperate or wild with excitement, passion, fear, pain, etc.; frenzied |
| gingham | yarn died, plain weave cotton fabric, usually striped or checked |
| retorted | to reply, especially to answer in a quick, caustif, or witty manner |
| waggled | to wobble or shake, especially while in motion |
| belligerently | warlike; given to waging war |
