Thumbelina and the World of Giant Shadows

A fictional character in a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, a tiny girl born from a flower

The story of Thumbelina tells of a tiny girl's adventures.

Hans Christian Andersenfairy taletiny girlfolklore character

Having lived or existed for a very long time

The city walls were ancient, dating back to the first settlement.

oldprimevalantediluvianvenerable

Of very great size or extent; huge

the Giant Shadows

hugeenormouscolossalimmense

To be or go all around (someone or something)

The police cars were surrounding the building.

to encircleto encompassto envelopto enclose

Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment

a wise old man

intelligentknowingsensiblesagacious

To watch over in order to protect or control

They guarded the secrets.

protectdefendkeep safe

The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate

Her kindness was appreciated.

compassiongenerositybenevolence

Kept out of sight; concealed

a hidden compartment in the desk

concealedsecretunseen

Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify

The mysterious disappearance of the aircraft.

enigmaticpuzzlingsecretunknown

To become or make smaller in size or amount

Their daughter shrank to her tiny size.

contractdiminishdwindlerecede

An insect of an order distinguished by forewings that are hardened and form cases for the hindwings when at rest

The Dragonfly Beetle — The First Helper.

insectbugcoleopteranladybug

To maintain without interruption a condition, course, or series of actions; carry on

She continued her journey, enjoying the beauty of nature.

to carry onto go onto proceedto resume