| A | B |
| imploringly | in a pleading, begging manner |
| sullenly | in a gloomy, silent, surly way |
| hue | color; especially a tint or shade |
| subside | to sink back down; become lower |
| elude | to escape understanding; baffle |
| wistfully | longlingly; in a wishful manner |
| doggedly | in a stubborn or persistent way |
| conviction | a strong belief |
| detached | uninvolved; indifferent, disinterested |
| racking | agonizing; tormenting |
| radiate | to send out rays; to beam or shine |
| delingquents | young people who commit a crime |
| manslaughter | unlawfully killing of another without planning in advance |
| brawn | strength, physical power |
| recurring | occurring again and again |
| aghast | shocked; horrified; terrified |
| exploit | daring act or heroic deed |
| faltered | spoke hesitantly; stammered |
| jet | black, usually polished |
| divert | draw to another direction; turn from course |