| A | B |
| absentmindedly | having or showing a habitually forgetful or inattentive disposition |
| laden | heavily loaded or weighed down |
| declined | become smaller, fewer, or less |
| leaned | be in or move into a sloping position : he leaned back in his chair. |
| habit | a settled or regular tendency or practice,esp. one that is hard to give up |
| route | a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination |
| hesitate | pause before saying or doing something, |
| tonic | a medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor or well-being. |
| absolutely | with no qualification, restriction, or limitation; totally |