| A | B |
|---|
| fortification | a defensive structure, such as a fort |
| pinnaces | small sailing boats for communication between ship and shore |
| cuff | to hit or slap |
| furtively | accomplished with slyness or sneakiness |
| punctilious | thorough; paying attention to every detail |
| aloof | to act distant or unsociable |
| intangible | not able to be sensed by touch |
| quavered | spoke with a shaky voice |
| paduasoy | a rich, heavy silk fabric with a corded effect |
| chagrined | caused to feel shame |
| affront | an open or intentional insult |
| auspiciously | likely to be followed by favorable events; promisingly |
| pillory | a wooden structure that had holes for fastening the head and hands of someone who had violated the law |
| staidness | solemn and reserved in character |
| hawser | a thick rope or cable used for towing or mooring a ship |
| frippery | showy finery |
| shrew | a scolding, nagging, bad-tempered woman |
| dour | showing a gloomy appearance |
| placating | calming down; making less angry |
| retch | vomit |
