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The Lamp at the Door

A small kindness on a windy evening · about 2 minutes

Vocabulary

  • κώμηvillage
  • πηγήspring, 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

  1. Where does the story take place?
  2. What changes for the main character?

English translation

Reveal translation

In a small village lived a woman named Anna. It was evening, and a strong wind was blowing. Anna put a lamp beside the door so travelers could see the road.