| A | B |
|---|
| muster | to gather, summon, rouse |
| mucky | dirty, filthy, slimy |
| tartan | a design such as plaid known by the name of the clan wearing it |
| spluttering | to talk rapidly and somewhat incoherently |
| banister | the balustrade of a staircase |
| presumed | to take for granted, assume or suppose |
| desolate | barren or laid waste; deserted |
| restrictions | to confine or keep within limits |
| courgettes | a variety of summer squash shaped like a cucumber |
| foreseeable | to know in advance |
| priorities | something given special attention |
| commandants | title usually given to the heads of military |
| inscription | a note, as a dedication, that is written and signed by hand in a book |
| conviction | a fixed or firm belief |
| efficiency | accomplish or ability to accomplish |
| complementing | full quantity or amount; complete allowance |
| clambered | climb with effort or difficulty |
| ergo | to work |
| irritable | easily annoyed |
| discarding | to throw out |
| peckish | somewhat hungry; easily irritated |
| frenzied | frantic |
