| A | B |
|---|
| arrangements | preparations; plans made beforehand |
| homestead | house with land and buildings belonging to it |
| persisted | continued repeatedly |
| reunion | get-together; meeting of group members who have been apart |
| satisfaction | contentment, happiness, pleasure |
| reassured | made less fearful or worried; gave confidence |
| faded | worn, pale |
| aromas | pleasant smells |
| spectacular | out of the ordinary; impressive |
| uproar | noisy excitement & confusion |
| taper | slowly become smaller or less |
| consent | permission |
| pleaded | begged |
| gently | in a kind, soft way |
| miserable | great discomfort or unhappiness |
