| A | B |
| remote | distant; difficult to reach |
| hastily | quickly |
| aimlessly | to do something without direction or purpose |
| tertiary | a replacement; a backup; someone ranking third in order of importance |
| cocky | arrogant and full of pride |
| bickering | arguing and fighting |
| pandemonium | a complete state of chaos and disorder |
| bedlam | a place full of frenzied noise and confusion |
| rending | tearing apart |
| barrage | a rapid attack of something |
| disdainful | the feeling of disapproval and superiority over something or someone |
| "spoiling" | looking for; desiring |
| "the devil's own time" | a difficult experience |
| "spot of brandy" | a 'spot' means a small amount |
| "a crack shot" | a very talented shooter |
| "miserable cur" | a very disagreeable individual |
| "got the wind up" | got angered or agitated |