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Crossing the River
Vocabulary
- κώμη — village
- πηγή — spring, fountain
Grammar notes
- The repeated καί keeps the sequence direct and easy to follow.
- The imperfect describes an action or situation continuing in the past.
Comprehension questions
- Where does the story take place?
- What changes for the main character?
English translation
Reveal translation
When the travelers reached the river, they learned that the bridge had fallen. The younger wanted to cross immediately, but the older persuaded them to seek another road. Thus they traveled more slowly but came safely to the city.
How did this feel?