| A | B |
| calloused | hardened due to skin exposed to friction |
| rigorously | harshly or severely |
| brothels | houses of prostitution |
| saloons | places for sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages |
| amiably | friendly or agreeably |
| nimbly | quickly and lightly in motion |
| morsel | a small portion of food |
| raiment | especially fine or decorative clothing |
| queues | long braids of hair hanging at the back of the head |
| translucent | clear |
| vibrate | to tremble or quiver |
| drudgelike | monotonous, distasteful, dull |
| clenched | closed or grasped firmly |
| opium | an addictive drug with a bitter taste that sometimes causes delusions |
| jeer | shouts or laughter with a mocking tone |