| A | B |
| gift | something that is given to someone on a special occasion or as a thank you |
| yearned | wanted to do very much |
| tend | take care of |
| produce | to make something |
| sturdy | strong |
| schoolhouse | a building used as a school |
| kindhearted | cares about others |
| groves | large groups of trees |
| cassava | a plant that has starchy roots |
| slate | a dark grey rock that splits into flat, thin layers |
| achieve | to successfully complete something by working hard |
| determined | wanting to do something very much |
| encourages | someone who gives you courage or confidence to do something |