| A | B |
|---|
| burro | a small donkey used to carry loads or packs in the southwestern United States |
| canyon | a narrow valley with high, steep sides, usually with a stream at the bottom |
| carpenter | person whose work is building and repairing the wooden parts of houses, barns, and ships |
| coyote | a small wolflike animal living on the prairies of western North America |
| firm | not yielding when pressed |
| frontier | the last edge of settled country, where the wilds begin |
| howl | give a long, loud, mournful cry |
| lonesome | feeling lonely |
| mesa | a high, steep hill that has a flat top and stands alone |
| partner | one who shares |
| pioneer | person who settles in a part of a country, preparing it for others |
| prairie | a large area of level or rolling land with grass but few or no trees |
| roam | go about with no special plan or aim; wander |
| rude | impolite; not courteous |
| ruin | building or wall that has fallen to pieces |
| rustle | a light, soft sound of things gently rubbing together |
| savage | member of a primitive, uncivilized people |
| settler | person who settles |
| sheriff | the most important law-enforcing officer of a country |
| messenger | person who carries a message or goes on an errand |
| thirst | the desire for something to drink |
| tears | drops of salty liquid coming from the eye |
| jumpy | involuntary starts |
| threadbare | wearing threadbare clothes; shabby or poor |
