| A | B |
|---|
| taunted | to reproach or challenge in a mocking manner |
| hearth | an area (as of brick) in front of a fireplace. |
| ponder | to consider carefully |
| descent | a downward inclination or slope. |
| grave | threatening great harm or danger. |
| hover | flutter: to move to and fro |
| impending | to hover or hang over threateningly |
| tread | to move on foot |
| meekly | endurig injury with patience and without resentment |
| sentry | a guard at a point of passage |
| famished | starved |
| ruefully | regret, sorrow |
| calamity | great distress or misfortune |
| preceding | that precedes |
| resolute | firmly determined in purpose |
| crest | an upper part, edge, or limit |
| exalt | to raise up in rank, power, or dignity |
| insignia | a distinguishing mark especially of authority or honor. |
| deceit | deception |
