little house in big woods

anxiously

nervously or in a worried manner

sternly

in a strict manner

sorrowfully

feeling or showing sadness

hitching

hooking to, connecting

sermon

a speech given from a pulpit in a house of worship

motionless

not moving; stationary

catechism

a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for the instruction of Christians

glittering

sparkling; gleaming

solemnly

seriously; gravely

clattering

to make a series of short, loud sounds