| A | B |
| bachelor | a man who has never been married. |
| blurted | said suddently and without thinking. |
| canvas | strong, heavy cloth used in tents and tote bags. |
| hovering | staying close by; lurking. |
| mustache | hair growing on the upper lip. |
| peddler | a person who goes from place to place with goods for sale. |
| rascals | mischievous people. |
| smeared | spread on, often something greasy or sticky. |