| A | B |
| contentedly | happy and satisfied |
| lounging | to sit or lie in a relaxed way |
| trudged | to walk slowly and heavily because you are tired or working very hard |
| weary | lacking strength, energy, or freshness because of a need for rest or sleep |
| toil | work that is difficult and unpleasant and that lasts for a long time : long, hard labor |
| jolted | to cause (something or someone) to move in a quick and sudden way |
| drifted | a slow and gradual movement or change from one place, condition to another |
| perch | to sit on or be on something high or on something from which it is easy to fall |
| flattered | to praise (someone) in a way that is not sincere |
| eagerly | very excited and interested |
| gasp | to breathe in suddenly and loudly with your mouth open because of surprise, shock, or pain |
| steady | not shaking or moving : held firmly in one place or position |
| triumphant | resulting in victory or success |
| boasted | to express too much pride in yourself or in something you have, have done, or are connected to in some way |
| plodding | to walk slowly and usually heavily |