| A | B |
| artillery | guns, particularly large guns like cannons |
| currency | any form of money |
| Patriot | a person fighting for independence from the king or a person loyal to his country |
| Tory | a person loyal to King George during the Revolutionary War |
| Continentals | money printed by the early American government |
| obstacles | a thing that blocks one's way or hinders progress |
| comrade | a companion who shares one's activities or a fellow member of an organization |
| trance | a dazed condition in which one doesn't seem to be aware of his surroundings |
| disembark | to leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle |
| abrupt | sudden and unexpected |