| A | B |
| dreary | sad, depressing, cheerless |
| ceaseless | constant, unending |
| pelting | repeatedly hitting, hurling |
| dismal | sad, gloomy, depressing |
| sullenly | sulky, mad, irritated, quiet, brooding |
| exhausted | tired, worn out, weary, spent |
| companionable | friendly, sociable, chummy |
| discouraged | prevent, lose hope, try to stop, lose courage |
| mysteriously | secret, don't know, unknown |
| indignant | annoyed, angry, resentful, mad |
| lariat | lasso |
| protested | complained, whined, talk-back |
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