| A | B |
| ever since | from that time on, after that |
| backward idea | not a modern idea, old-fashioned |
| civilized | acts in a socially acceptable way |
| overdid it | did something too much |
| passed away | a polite way to say "to die" |
| youth | a young person or young people |
| crew | a group of workers |
| shrugged | to lift your shoulders to show you don't know or don't care |
| fold | to bend together, like clothes or paper |
| worn or worn out | used, tired, old |
| upset | any negative emotion-worried, angry, sad |
| Hold it! | Stop! Wait a minute! |
| whole bunch | a lot |
| supposed to | expected to, should |
| relief | to have pain or worry removed |
| awkward | uncomfortable, even embarrasing |
| crooked | not straight |
| bridge | a structure that crosses over something to connect 2 points |
| consent | give permission or approval |
| stubborn | refuses to change ideas/behavior, obstinate |
| engineer | someone who designs or plans something |
| obstacle | something that stands in your way |
| react | respond |
| project | a job, task, assignment |