| A | B |
|---|
| bungalow | in India, a low, one-storied house |
| Segowlee cantonment | British army post in India |
| draggled | wet and muddy, as if from being dragged around |
| veranda | open porch covered by a roof, running along the outside of a building |
| immensely | enormously |
| Brahm | in the Hindu religion, the creator |
| cowered | crouched and trembled in fear |
| gait | way of walking or running |
| providence | favor or gift from God or nature |
| sluice | drain |
| masonry | something built of stone or brick |
| purchase | firm hold |
| made sure | felt sure |
| bother | never mind |
| valiant | brave and determined |
| bantoms | small chickens |
| consolation | comfort |
| lilt | songs |
| fledglings | baby birds |
| impotent | powerless |
