Lesson 1

THE MICE WHO LIVED IN A SHOE

VOCABULARY

huddled (A form of huddle):

To gather close together in a bunch.

safety:

Freedom from harm or danger.

gathered (A form of gather):

To come together or assemble.

shelter:

To provide cover or protection from; shield.

observed (A form of observe):

To see or notice.

merchant:

A person whose business is buying goods or selling them for profit.

timber:

Wood that is used to build things.

fetched (A form of fetch):

To go after and bring back.

platform:

A raised, flat surface.

admired (A form of admire):

To look at or speak of with appreciation or pleasure.