| A | B |
| plaque | dangerous disease, often causes death |
| contrary | opposite or completely differant |
| definately | acying with resistanceand opposition |
| thatched | straw or leaves used as a roof or covering |
| exploits | bold unusual acts; daring deeds |
| parley | conferenceto discuss |
| arrogantly | acting proud of oneself, too proud |
| fathom | get to the bottom of; understanding fully |
| regal | kinglike; fit for a king; splendid |
| truss | tie up or fasten |
| flog | whip very hard; beat with a whip or stick |
| ruffian | a rough, brutal, or cruel person; a bully |
| gloat | gaze intently; stare with pleasure |
| scholar | an educated person |
| contemplate | think about for a long time; study carefully |
| astonishment | surprised |
| dreadful | bad, something that you don't want to do |
| clattered | all over; messy |
| bolt upright | to run away suddenly |
| double moounted | to serve more thta one purpose |
| meat cleaver | the most important part of something |
| fiercist | mean, the meanest of all |
| gory-eyed-fit | a fit that involves a lot of blood |
| gallows | wooden frames used to hang criminals |
| pheasant | a kind of bird such as a chicken or rooster |