The Lion and the Mouse — Vocabulary Study

21 key words from the fables (reference)

Word List

lay down(phrase)

got into a horizontal position to rest or sleep

"A lion, the King of the Jungle, once lay down to take a nap."

all over(phrase)

in every part of; covering the whole surface of

"As he was sleeping, a little mouse began to run all over the lion's body."

furious(adjective)

extremely angry

"The lion was furious at the mouse for disturbing his nap."

disturbing(verb (-ing))

interrupting or bothering someone, especially during rest

"The lion was furious at the mouse for disturbing his nap."

desperate(adjective)

feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is very serious

"The desperate little mouse began crying loudly to the lion."

set you free(phrase)

release you from captivity or danger

"The angry lion replied, "Why should I set you free?""

repay(verb)

pay back or return a favor to someone

"I promise that someday, I will repay you."

amused(adjective)

finding something funny or entertaining

"The lion was so amused at the suggestion that a tiny mouse could ever help out a lion that he began to laugh."

suggestion(noun)

an idea or plan put forward for consideration

"The lion was so amused at the suggestion that a tiny mouse could ever help out a lion that he began to laugh."

creature(noun)

a living being, especially an animal

"You are such an amusing little creature, you are free to go."

trap(noun)

a device set to catch an animal unexpectedly

"Some time later, the lion got caught in a hunter's trap."

tied(verb)

fastened or secured with rope or string

"He put a rope around the lion's neck and tied him to a tree."

struggled(verb)

made a great effort to get free or overcome a difficulty

"The lion struggled to get free, but it was no use."

frustration(noun)

the feeling of being upset or annoyed at being unable to change or achieve something

"In frustration, the lion let out a big roar."

let out(phrasal verb)

released or made a sound escape suddenly

"In frustration, the lion let out a big roar."

misjudge(verb)

to judge someone or something wrongly

"I will never misjudge another creature again."

approached(verb)

came near or nearer to someone or something

"A horsefly approached a lion and said, "You think you are so tough because you are King of the Beasts.""

mightier(adjective)

more powerful or strong (comparative of mighty)

"But I am mightier than you."

process(noun)

a series of actions taken to achieve a particular result

"The angry lion tried to hit the horsefly with his sharp claws but in the process he cut up his own face."

cut up(phrasal verb)

injured by cutting; sliced or wounded

"The angry lion tried to hit the horsefly with his sharp claws but in the process he cut up his own face."

flew away(phrasal verb)

departed by flying

"The horsefly flew away all proud of himself for beating the lion."