| A | B |
| clutched | grasped something tightly |
| echoed | heard again |
| gully | a ditch made by heavy rains or running water |
| reeds | tall grasses that grow in wet places |
| scrambled | to make your way, especially by climbing or crawling quickly |
| valley | a region of low land that lies between hills or mountains |
| clambered | climbed something using your hands and feet |
| crevices | narrow splits or cracks |
| reluctantly | not really wanting to do something |
| persuade | to make someone believe or do something |
| suspicious | being distrustful, or suspecting someone |
| nudge | to push in a gentle way, to get someone's attention |