| A | B |
| defiantly | bold resistance |
| typhus | severe infectious disease |
| condescendingly | to put someone down |
| extinguished | to put out or destroy |
| contempt | hate |
| bellowed | shouted |
| intricate | difficult |
| crocheting | needlework formed with a single thread and hooking needle |
| sneering | scornful or disrespectful expression |
| trousseau | the personal belongings of a bride |
| occupation | the holding or controlling of an area by a foreign military |
| absorbed | very much interested; completely occupied |
| rucksack | backpack |
| rabbi | leader of the Jewish community |