Words

refuse abruptly

relieve

lessen or relieve

indebted; obliged

boasted or bragged of

alert watchfulness

belittle; sully the reputation of

opening move

habitually talkative; voluble

having a dirty or wretched appearance

crawl or creep; humble oneself

border upon; be next to

be under obligation to do

proportionate; of equal extent, duration, or magnitude

old fashioned; antiquated