| A | B | 
|---|
| contrive | to form or make in a skillful or clever way; plan | 
| conduct | guide; escort | 
| adverted | to turn attention to | 
| insolence | disrespectful or rude in speech or conduct | 
| gutteruls | formed or pronounced in the throat; in this case, snoring | 
| obliterate | to remove or destroy completely; wipe out | 
| yonder | at or to that place; over there | 
| surly | having a rude, unfriendly disposition | 
| spare | somewhat thin | 
| countenance | an expression on the face | 
| winsome | having a charming or pleasing quality | 
| docile | easily taught, led, or managed | 
| sullen | gloomily or resentfully silent | 
| weary | worn out in strength, energy, or freshness | 
| bestir | stir up | 
| concilitory | to gain the goodwill or favor of | 
| aught | anything | 
| save | except | 
| groped | feeling around uncertainly | 
| appraising | judging | 
| malevolence | showing ill will | 
| sardonically | mockingly; scornfully | 
| hastened | to move or act quickly | 
| headlong | without careful thought | 
| credentials | documents showing that a person has a right to perform certain official acts | 
| avaricious | greedy for riches | 
| loom | to appear suddenly and often with a large, dim, or strange form |