| A | B |
|---|
| sulky | silent, but in a foul temper |
| detested | despised; hated |
| signet ring | a ring worn on the finger engraved with a seal |
| ventured | to speak as though fearing being criticized |
| excursion | a trip out |
| sufficient | enough |
| elaborately | with great care or detail |
| hitherto | until now |
| leniently | as if tolerating or indulging someone |
| servitor | a male servant |
| immense | enormous; awe-inspiring |
| attentively | paying attention |
| morbid | focusing on death or dying |
| reigned | ruled |
| harangued | shouted angrily; lectured |
| endure | to stand; to tolerate; to suffer |
