| A | B |
|---|
| rustle | move with energy or speed |
| peeked | glanced |
| definite | clear in meaning |
| snatched | took away suddenly |
| commenced | began |
| mumbled | spoke in a low, indistinct manner |
| scooted | moved swiftly |
| slew | a considerable amount |
| fiddle | violin |
| ashamed | suffering from a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing |
| resourceful | able to meet and handle situations |
| loathsome | repulsive |
| knickers | loose fitting short pants gathered at the knee |
| unions | organizations of workers formed to improve conditions |
| puny | small |
| dignity | the quality of being worthy, honored, or esteemed |
| reputation | overall quality or character as seen or judged by people |
| sully | to soil |
| scolding | criticizing angrily |
| worrisome | causing distress |
| scrawny | very thin |
| grace | a short prayer at a meal |
| chattering | talking fast |
| polite | considerate |
| flimsy | lacking strength or substance |
