| A | B |
| a bluff fellow | direct and outspoken in a good-natured way |
| a bluff | a steep, high cliff or bank; an attempt to fool someone |
| bluffed | to deceive or trick; to try to fool others by putting on a confident manner |
| a cautious traveler | avoiding unnecessary risks or mistakes |
| consisted | to be made up of, to comprise |
| despised | to look down on intensely or feel contempt for, dislike strongly |
| a haven | a safe place |
| the miniature | a very small copy, model, or painting |
| a miniature railroad | on a very small scale |
| the monarch | a person who rules over a kingdom or empire |
| an obstacle | something that gets in the way |
| postponed | to put off until later |
| straggled | to stray off or trail behind; to spread out in a scattered fashion |
| a treacherous climb | likely to betray; seemingly safe but actually dangerous |
| a vivid description | bright and sharp, giving a clear picture; full of life |