| A | B |
|---|
| banshee | female spirit whose wail means that there will be a death |
| tarry | to be slow in coming or going |
| Patagonia | a region in the extreme area of South America |
| impending | about to occur |
| yarns | tall tales, or stories told sailors |
| inclement | rough or stormy |
| Tierra del Fuego | land of fire |
| monotony | boring lack of change |
| rationed | to be used sparingly |
| languished | suffered under unfavorable conditions |
| attest | to give proof or evidence |
| stalwart | strong and brave; sturdy; steadfast |
| cinder | a burned or partly burned substance, such as coal |
| wily | crafty: marked by skill in deception |
