| A | B |
|---|
| peninsula | long, narrow strip of land surrounded by water and connected to the mainland |
| kingdom | a country ruled by a king/ queen |
| clay | fine grained material from the ground that can be shaped when wet |
| benefit | gain, positive result |
| orphan | a child whose parents have died |
| calf | back part of the lower leg |
| hobbled | to limp, to walk with difficulty |
| keen | intelligent, shrewd |
| monk | member of an all- male religious order who lives in a monastery |
| fetch | to get something and bring it back |
| clung | to hold closely, tightly |
| reveal | to uncover something hidden |
| feast | a large, rich meal, a banquet |
| gruel | oatmeal that is watery and not tasty |
| gourd | a fruit with hard outer shell |
| eaves | the overhang of a roof |
| chanting | a short simple song, often religious in nature |
| symmetry | the quality of balance and proportion in objects with two sides that correspond like mirror images |
| deftly | skillful and quick |
| vase | decorative glass or clay jar used to hold flowers |
| celadon | type of pottery originally produced in China |
| potter | person who makes pottery |
| impudence | not respectful |
| derision | speech or actions showing someone or something that is considered foolish |
| legacy | something passed on or left by an earlier generation |
| expertise | mastery of a skill or craft |
