chapter 18 - 19 - 20 - 21 Flashcards
caravan
A vehicle equipped for living in, typically towed by a car and used for holidays
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The flower had once seen a caravan passing.
abode
A place of residence; a house or home.
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But it happened that after walking for a long time through sand, and rocks, and snow, the little prince at last came upon a road. And all roads lead to the abodes of men.
oblige
Make (someone) legally or morally bound to do something.
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And I should be obliged to pretend that I was nursing her back to life.
tame
(of an animal) not dangerous or frightened of people; domesticated.
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he fish are so tame you have to push them away
perplexed
Completely baffled; very puzzled.
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The fox seemed perplexed, and very curious.
monotonous
Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.
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“My life is very monotonous,” the fox said.
burrow
A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling.
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Yours will call me, like music, out of my burrow.
rite
A religious or other solemn ceremony or act.
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There is a rite, for example, among my hunters.
departure
The action of leaving, especially to start a journey.
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So the little prince tamed the fox. And when the hour of his departure drew near.
passer-by
A person who happens to be going past something, especially on foot.
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To be sure, an ordinary passerby would think that my rose looked just like you
boast
Talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities.
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I have listened to, when she grumbled, or boasted, or ever sometimes when she said nothing.