| A | B |
| concoct | create something from parts |
| circumstances | conditions |
| aimlessly | without aim, in an aimless manner |
| fortitude | strength of mind |
| scattered | spread over a wide area or over a long period of time |
| shrapnel | small pieces of metal from a bomb or bullet |
| litany | a long list of problems, excuses etc. |
| thrummed | made a low sound like the sound of an engin |
| beneath | in or to a lower position than something or directly under somthing |
| feeble | lacking strength |
| jagged | having a sharply uneven suface or outline |
| artillery | an army unit that uses big guns |
| amid | surrounded by; in the middle of |
| yearn | to have a strong desire for something |
| merrily | in a happy way |
| squawk | make a loud sharp angry sound |
| recruit | to get people to join the army, navy etc |
| shrapnel | small pieces of metal from a bomb, bullet etc that are scattered when it explodes |
| mingle | mix together with each other |
| fortitude | courage |