| A | B |
|---|
| chirping | making anoise like a bird |
| silk | shiny, smooth cloth |
| knight | a soldier from olden times |
| whinny | sound a horse makes |
| examine | look at closely for details |
| peek | a quick look |
| misty | foggy, not clear |
| armor | protective clothing made of metal |
| drawbridge | a bridge that can be raised and lowered |
| moat | pool of water surrounding a castle for protection |
| windmill | building with large fan blades that turn in the wind to use its energy |
| piercing | a high-pitched sounds that hurts the ears |
| shriek | a shout of fear or surprise |
| fanfare | lots of elaborate ceremony |
| feast | a banquet or celebration with fancy foods |
| dashing | run quickly |
| mutter | speak softly to oneself |
| creak | noise a rusty, stuck door makes |
| halt | stop |
| courtyard | the area surrounding a castle |
| cobblestones | worn, rounded rocks used for pavement |
| torch | fire on the end of a stick |
| clop | noise a horse's hooves make on pavement |
| stumble | to almost fall; to trip |
| breastplate | armor worn over the chest to protect the heart |
| helmet | armor worn on the head to protect the brain |
| shields | armor held in front of the body |
| spear | pointed "arrow" used to throw at enemies |
| sword | large "knife" used to fight in close combat |
| battle-axes | large axes used to destroy enemy equipment |
| clubs | large "bats" used to hit people |
| crossbows | like a bow and arrow; used to shoot at enemies, wild animals |
| clatter | sound of metal falling on metal |
| squinty | eyes almost closed |
| frantically | desparately; scared and in a hurry |
| winding | going around and around |
| howl | sound a wolf makes |
| trapdoor | hidden door in the floor usually used for hiding or escapes |
| dungeon | prison or jail in basement of a castle |
| precipice | edge of a cliff |
| enbankment | land beside a river or moat |
| slither | crawl like a snake |
| visor | part of a helmet or hat that protects the eyes |
| dismount | get off a horse or trampoline, etc |
| canter | a slow, rolling run by a horse |
| gleaming | shining |
