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Stephenlearner Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Rise to his knees

Hi,

What does "rise to his knees" mean? Can you describe that action?
Does it mean this boy stood on his knees?

Groaning with weariness, the boy rolled over on his belly and rose stiffly to his knees.

Thank you
  

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stephenlearner Does it mean this boy stood on his knees? Yes, it does. It also implies that he was lying down on his belly before he rose to his knees.

— Ivanhr

  • stephenlearner Does it mean this boy stood on his knees?
  • Yes, it does.
  • It also implies that he was lying down on his belly before he rose to his knees.
  • (a kneeling posture)
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stephenlearnerDoes it mean this boy stood on his knees?
Yes, it does. It also implies that he was lying down on his belly before he rose to his knees. (a kneeling posture)
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You usually stand on your feet.

Some people can stand on their heads, but you don't stand on your knees.

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