| A | B |
|---|
| scarce | adj. In short supply. |
| rations | n. A fixed portion of food for each soldier in an army. |
| gaunt | adj. Very thin and bony. |
| pressed | v. Pushed or forced in a particular direction. |
| summit | n. The highest part; peak. |
| pall | n. An atmosphere of gloom or despair. |
| skulking | v. Moving about stealthily; sneaking. |
| vengeance | n. Revenge. |
| dispatched | v. Sent off to a particular place or for a particular purpose. |
| ambush | n. A surprise attack made from a hidden place. |
| sombre | adj. Sad, dismal, or full of gloom. |
| swale | n. A piece of land lower and usu. marshier and damper than surrounding areas. |
| parapets | n. Walls of earth or stone made to protect soldiers from enemy fire. |
| phalanx | n. A body of infantry soldiers, kept in close formation for protection. |
| brisk | adj. Active or full of energy; lively; quick. |
| volley | n. The firing of a number of guns or other weapons at the same time. |
| cumbersome | adj. Difficult to hold or carry because of size, shape, or weight. |
| pitched | v. Rocked or move suddenly from one side or end to the other. |
| feint | n. A false movement that is meant to trick an opponent by taking attention away from the real target. |
| buffet | n. A forceful blow, as with a club or fist. |
| respite | n. A period of rest, esp. from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| writhe | v. To twist and turn the body as in pain, discomfort, struggle, or embarrassment; squirm. |
