| A | B |
| humanity | all people in the world; the human race |
| mortar | Mixture of cement, sand, and water used as a binding material |
| taunt | tease: harass with persistent criticism |
| surplus | excess: a quantity much larger than is needed |
| sowed | place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth |
| generous | willing and happy to share the things you have with others |
| millet | a kind of grain that has small, round seeds |
| solemnly | very seriously |
| melancholy | a feeling of thoughtful sadness |
| mangy | having many worn spots; shabby |