| A | B |
|---|
| expounding | explaining in detail |
| discourse | a long, formal discussion |
| haughtily | in an offensively proud or vain way |
| riveted | engrossed; with focused attention |
| mercantile | having to do with trade or merchants |
| disclosed | revealed; made known |
| patronize | to shop regularly at |
| subdued | quiet; less intense |
| cockatoo | a kind of parrot |
| verandas | roofed porches along the outsides of buildings |
| clabber milk | sour milk |
| recoiled | sprang back in fear or disgust |
| retaliated | paid back (harm);returned evil for evil |
| malevolently | in an intentionally evil way;maliciously |
