Vocabulary Practice 1
Define frantically
adv. in a hurried or excited way, often due to worry or fear
Thrust
v. tp push something with force
What did Liang do during the day and night?
Day: carved furniture, night: carved toys
What do Tom and his brother receive from their dad?
2 bags of gold and a cat
stale
old, not fresh
Define gracious
adj. showing kindness and good manners
successor
n. a person who gets a job, position or title after someone else
What was the name of the princess?
Peng
What does the cat demand from Tom before he can help him get rich?
He asks for boots
mutter
mumble
mutter
v. t speak in a low or quiet voice that is difficult for others to hear you
manage
v. to be able to do or finish a task, especially something that is difficult or takes a lot of work
Who gave him the clever idea to get rid of the dragon?
Ling Ling
What was the contest for?
To find a new successor for the king
announcement
message, notice
define proclaim
v. to state or make known in a public or official way
inventive
adj. creative or imaginative
How did Liang get rid of the dragon?
Scared him off with a carving of a dragon
How many other contestants were there competing against Tom?
3
frown
pout, scowl
Define procession
n. a group of people moving in a formal, orderly way
declare
v. to say something in a formal or public way
What does "make yourself at home" mean?
Make yourself comfortable
Why did Tom not become king?
Because he was not gracious, he was selfish and tried to get rid of Puss after he had helped him to win the contest.
Procession
parade