| A | B |
| mechanically | automatically; without thought or feeling* |
| draw | a contest or game ending in a tie* |
| chatter | purposeless or foolish talk* |
| murmur | a low, continuous sound* |
| emblem | a symbol; a sign, design, or figure that identifies or represents something* |
| pummeling | beating or thrashing with, or as if with, the fists* |
| unanimous | of one mind; in complete agreement; agreed* |
| Henry | bought Alfred his boxing robe* |
| Spoon | secured a spot for James at the narcotics clinic* |
| Hubbard | Alfred's last boxing opponent* |