| A | B |
| a tower or steeple where bells are hung | belfry |
| a strap securing a saddle on an animal's back | girth |
| to urge a horse on with spurs | spurred |
| the path of waves, ripples, or foam left in the water by a moving boat or ship | wake |
| the pointed front part of a ship or boat; bow | prow |
| taken and held as a prisoner | captive |
| lack of all hope | despair |
| a square piece of cloth used for blowing the nose or wiping the eyes | handkerchief |
| ragged | tattered |
| anxious, not being able to wait | impatient |