| A | B |
| flummoxed | to confuse or bewilder |
| cleave | to split or divide |
| depredations | to prey upon or lay waste to |
| plunder | to loot or destroy |
| haughty | snobbishly proud; snobbish |
| morsel | a bit |
| paraphernalia | necessary equipment for an activity |
| throng | a crowd |
| rune | ancient symbolic writings |
| palpitation | a violent beating of the heart |
| obstinate | stubborn |
| audacious | bold or daring |
| defrayed | to pay all or part of a debt |
| trifled | to act or talk in an idle or frivolous way |
| mutton | lamb meat |
| parchment | stiff paper made from animal hides |
| conspirator | a plotter or schemer |
| fluster | a state of agitated confusion |
| immense | huge |
| larder | pantry |
| incantation | a spell or a charm |
| venerable | to hold in high regard |
| requisite | required |
| scuttle | to hurry a long |
| esteemed | to be held in high regard |