The Little Prince

The Little Prince Glossary

Neglect

To lack care for someone or something

Unique

To be distinctive and original

Acquainted

To know someone or have had some sort of a relationship

Boast

To brag

Tame

To control

Sorrow

Deep sadness

Soothe

To comfort and calm

Peal

A short sharp sound, as of laughter

Tedious

Dull, difficult, and seemingly unending

Preamble

The beginning or introduction of some longer text or speech

Abashed

Ashamed, humbled

Drafts

Small, sharp gusts of wind usually through cracks or holes

Reproaches

Rebukes, serious critiques

Sputtering

Trying to get words out but unable to form complete sentences

Aggrieve

To vex or bother someone greatly

Acclamations

Loud and energetic praises and approval

Trifles

Small, insignificant things

Ephemeral

Not lasting very long, transitory

Monotonous

Dull, repetitive

Muzzle

Something put on an animal or person so they cannot bite

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