The Little Match Girl

The Little Match Girl Glossary

hypothermia

the condition of having an abnormally low body temperature, typically one that is dangerously low

goose

a large waterbird with a long neck, short legs, webbed feet, and a short broad bill; roasted whole and eaten as a winter holiday meal

dinner service

a set of matching dishes for serving a meal

match

a short, thin piece of wood or cardboard used to light a fire, being tipped with a material that ignites when rubbed against a rough surface

cradle

an infant's bed or crib, typically one mounted on rockers

carriage

a four-wheeled passenger vehicle pulled by two or more horses

waddle

walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion

hallucination

an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present

afterlife

life after death

slipper

a comfortable slip-on shoe that is worn indoors; a light slip-on shoe, especially one used for dancing

misery

a state or feeling of great distress or discomfort of mind or body

pathophysiological

the disordered physiological processes associated with disease or injury