| A | B |
| owlish(ly) | to look like or have the habits of an owl |
| mute (ly) | to be without sound |
| quest | a search or journey to find something |
| glum(ly) | sullenly, or silently gloomy, dejected |
| erode(ed) | to wear away (as by weather) eat into, disintegrated |
| imposing | very impressive because of size, majesty, or dignity |
| crouch | to stoop over, or bend low to the ground |
| wobble (ing) | to go back and forth, to show unsteadiness of movement |
| cluster | a group of things or persons held together, or grouped together |
| springy | bouncy, as if it had springs under it |
| mumbled | to speak in an indistinct manner, as if the lips were together, to mutter |
| scramble (ed) | to climb, or move quickly, using ones hands or feet. |
| grind (ing) | to rub harshly, or gratingly, to rub together |
| gape (ed) | to open the mouth wide involuntarily,as if in astonishment or wonder |
| astonishment | overpowering wonder, or surprise, amazement |
| cease (ed) | to stop, come to an end |
| approach (ed) | to come near, or nearer to |
| fleck (s) | a speck, or a small bit |
| harsh | a sound unpleasant to the ear, rough, or ragged |
| twisted | to turn in a crooked manner |