| 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 |
