It’s gotta be B, the other answers make sense while that one doesn’t at all...
settle
[set-l]
verb (used with object), set·tled, set·tling.
to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions).
to place in a desired state or in order
That's what settle means
old
[ohld]
adjective, old·er, old·est or eld·er, eld·est.
far advanced in the years of one's or its life:
an old man; an old horse; an old tree.
of or relating to the latter part of the life or term of existence of a person or thing
That's what old means
Did you find your answer?? I tried....
The second one that starts with higher. the simile is ‘like a cloud of fire’
