| A | B |
|---|
| (pr&-'di-j&s)...of PRODIGIOUSLY tough snore... | extraordinary in bulk, quantity, or degree |
| ('härth)...dull petrification of a HEARTH had never known... | a brick, stone, or cement area in front of a fireplace |
| ('ska-b&rd)...was an antique SCABBARD, but no sword... | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |
| (in-'de-v&r)...sun might have ENDEAVORED to diffuse... | to strive to achieve or reach |
| ('par-&-p&t, -"pet)...from the PARAPETS, and now and then... | a low wall or railing to protect the edge of a platform, roof, or bridge |
| ('gra-t&s, 'grA-)...mouths might water GRATIS as they passed... | without charge or recompense |
| ('stag-n&nt)...members of a dull and STAGNANT-blooded race... | not advancing or developing |
| ('bil-y&s)...feel faint and subsequently BILIOUS... | of or indicative of a peevish ill-natured disposition |
| (kri-'dü-l&-tE, -'dyü-)...when she had rallied Bob on his CREDULITY... | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| (yü-'bi-kw&-t&s)...and the two UBIQUITOUS young Cratchits... | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly |
