# sparrow ... swallow

These are types of birds. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-unknown]])

# found herself a house

"found herself a home" or "made herself a home"

# the swallow a nest

Here the words "has found" or "has made" are understood. Alternate translation: "the swallow has found a nest" or "the swallow has made a nest" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-ellipsis]])

# where she may lay her young

"where she may lay her eggs and care for her babies"