| A | B |
|---|
| chagrined | annoyed; embarrassed |
| conceal | to hide |
| defiant | bold; resisting |
| disgruntled | displeased |
| gingerly | in a careful manner |
| ignorant | having no knowledge of something |
| improvise | make do with materials at hand |
| indignant | angry about something unfair |
| musket | type of gun with a long barrel |
| neutrals | people who do not take sides in a fight |
| retreat | to move back |
| traitor | person who turns against his or her ruler or country |
| warily | in a careful, watchful way; cautiously |
| veranda | an open porch |
| forlorn | unhappy or wretched |
| discouraged | having less hope or confidence |
| frantically | nervously; fearfully |
| gaping | having a large opening |
| brackish | somewhat salty |
| parlor | room for receiving vistors or entertaining guests |
| sleigh | a horse-drawin vehicle with runners, for use on snow |
| smothered | hid completely by covering up |
| marvel | something that causes wonder |
| mechanical | made or done as if by a machine |
