| A | B |
| populated | inhabited; filled with people |
| gypsies | a race of people in Europe who were nomads, moved all around |
| clearing | a track of land cleared of wood |
| source | origin, where something comes from |
| tension | stress, strain, being pulled or stretched |
| scornful | full of contempt; feeling extreme dislike or disrespect for something or someone, scoffing |
| parson | a protestant pastor, clergyman, preacher |
| shawl | wrap women wear around their shoulders |
| elated | filled with joy and pride; extremely happy |
| shimmered | shined, glimmered |
| receded | to go back or move backwards |