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?