| A | B |
| nearsighted | can only see close things |
| stunned | was frightened and could not believe his ears |
| philosophically | thinking about all the good and bad things |
| rumamged | dug all through piles of everything |
| inspection | search around everything |
| fascination | couldn't take his eyes off it |
| unsheathed | let its claws stick out |
| cold-hearted | does not care about other's feelings |
| grouchy | not in a good mood |
| counselors | people who plan the kids' activities |
| summoned | got up his nerve and tried to be brave |
| doomed | simply no way out and no hope left |