| A | B |
| glossy | brightness, shiny |
| lilac | a shrub that produces white, pink or purple flowers |
| tradition | beliefs or customs that have been handed down from generations |
| bedraggled | soiled land disorderly |
| dismounted | to get down from something, usually a horse |
| throbbing | to pulsate or pound with a great force |
| tartan | a twilled woolen fabric of plaid with a Scottish design |
| refused | not allow |
| droned | a low dull murmuring sound, having the same low tone |
| heed | to pay attention, to notice |
| scarlet | a bright red color |
| foothills | hills at the bottom of high mountains |
| tallahassee | an Indian burial place |
| moored | to be fastened and held tight |
| sleek | having a smooth or glossy look |
| admonished | to gently warn, to give a warning |
| amber | a golden color |
| editor | a peron who prepares writing for publication |
| sheath | a close fitting dress worn without a belt |
| sampler | a piece of needlework usually containing the alphabet |
| glitterred | sparkled, shown brilliantly |
| insensitive | having no concern for the feelings of others |
| avail | effort, use , advantage |