Vocabulary for Aesop's Fables
The Hare and the Tortoise
| brag | To talk boastfully; show off; talk big |
| tortoise | land and freshwater turtle |
| hare | similar to rabbits but having longer ears and legs and giving birth to active, furred young |
The City Mouse and the Country Mouse
| fear | To be afraid or frightened of; be scared of |
| luxury | Something you do not need but is pleasant to have; something expensive or hard to obtain. |
The Lion and the Mouse
| scampered | A quick light run or movement; hurry; dash |
The Ants and the Grasshopper
| storing | To put away for future use; collect; stock pile |
| bother | To disturb or anger, especially by minor irritations; annoy; pester |
Belling the Cat
| pounce | To jump on or swoop with intent to seize someone or something; leap; attack suddenly |
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
| piped | To play (a tune) on a pipe or pipes; whistled |
| tend | To have the care of; watch over; look after |
The Fox and the Grapes
| cluster | A group of the same or similar items gathered closely together; bunch; collection |