| A | B |
|---|
| case | a mysterious situation or happening that needs to be solved |
| motto | a word, phrase or sentence that describes what a person believes is important |
| screecher | an animal or person that cries out sharply in a high shrill voice |
| precious | having great value or worth; something or someone loved dearly |
| selection | a special piece of music; a specific story or movie chosen |
| raspy | a harsh, grating sound or voice |
| inquired | asked about |
| harmony | agreement – getting along; music or colors that blend together nicely |
| glumly | in a gloomy, sad kind of way |
| scavenger | animal or person who searches for various things |
| asparagus | a vegetable with green, tender shoots |
| difficulties | hardships, obstacles |
| shouted down | got louder than someone else and finally got them to be quiet |
| dying art | a skill that is slowly disappearing |
| tone deaf | someone who doesn’t hear the different musical notes |
