| A | B |
| clearing | an open space near the forest |
| pegs | pins of bolts of wood or metal to fasten parts together |
| steep | having a sharp slope |
| cellar | an underground room |
| barrels | containers with round, flat tops and bottoms and sides that curve out slightly |
| partners | members of a company who share the risk and profits of the business |
| spoil | to become bad or not good to eat |
| fashioned | to use materials to make into a particular shape |
| halt | to stop |
| succotash | a cooked dish of corn and beans |