There was
tree every day, climbing its branches, ent
and napping in its shade. As time passed
grew up and visited the tree less frequent
One day, the grown-up boy returned, exp
need for money to buy toys. The tree sug
selling its apples. The boy eagerly collect
and left, never to return
Years later, the man returned, seeking help to build a house for his family. The
offered its branches, which the man took and left, never to return.
Once again, the man returned, this time wanting a boat to sail away. The tree o
trunk, and the man
sailed away, not to return for a long time.
Finally, after many years, the old man returned, seeking only a place to rest. Th
having nothing left but its dying roots,
welcomed him to sit and relax. The mar
finding comfort in the tree's embrace
, bringing tears of joy to the tree's eyes
Which word in the passage means the same as lonely?
