| A | B |
|---|
| forded | crossed (a river, stream, etc.) at a place where the body of water is shallow enough to be crossed by wading |
| solemn | grave, sober, serious or earnest |
| dwelling | a building or place of shelter to live in; place of residence; home |
| ravine | deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water |
| drowsy | half-asleep; sleepy, sluggish |
| faggots | a bundle of twigs, sticks, or branches bound together |
| reeking | giving off a strong unpleasant odor |
| bannocks | quick bread; large, round article baked or cooked from grain |
| folly | a foolish action, practice, idea, etc.; absurdity |
| parapet | low protective wall or barrier at the edge of a balcony, roof, bridge, etc. |
| bridle | part of the harness of a horse |
| palpitating | fluttering, quivering, throbbing, trembling |
| gruesome | causing horror; frightful and shocking |
| ancestors | people from whom one is descended |
| venerable | commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity |
| hoard | to gather or accumulate; to keep a hidden or secret supply |
| remnants | things left over; remainders |
| cleave | to split or divide; to cut off; to sever |
| vexed | irritated; annoyed |
| cunning | clever, shrewd; crafty; sly |
| crescent | any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters |
