Befalls
noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 plural of befall form-of, plural
- 1 third-person singular simple present indicative of befall form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
Example
More examples"My little Vasilissa, my dear daughter, listen to what I say, remember well my last words and fail not to carry out my wishes. I am dying, and with my blessing, I leave to thee this little doll. It is very precious for there is no other like it in the whole world. Carry it always about with thee in thy pocket and never show it to anyone. When evil threatens thee or sorrow befalls thee, go into a corner, take it from thy pocket and give it something to eat and drink. It will eat and drink a little, and then thou mayest tell it thy trouble and ask its advice, and it will tell thee how to act in thy time of need."
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