| A | B |
| geyser | a natural spring that shoots up a fountain of hot water or steam |
| veered | shifted or changed direction |
| canopy | any covering overhead, such as a tree |
| tinder | anything dry that will easily catch fire on contact with a spark |
| dwindled | became steadily smaller or less; shrank |
| embers | something no longer in flames but still glowing |
| policy | a plan or method of action or conduct |
| grudge | ill will toward someone |