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The Wolf and the Lamb
The Wolf and the Lamb

Chapter II · The Tyrant’s Pretext

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“I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.”

The wolf blocks the truthful lamb’s path as a storm shadow reveals his unjust intent.
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I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, You drink of my well.”
No,” exclaimed the Lamb, I never yet drank water,
for as yet my mother’s milk is both food and drink to me.”
Upon which the Wolf seized him and ate him up, saying, Well! I won’t remain supperless,
even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.
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The Wolf and the Lamb

Chapter II · The Tyrant’s Pretext

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Reading 1/1 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.”
Line 2
No,” exclaimed the Lamb, “I never yet drank water,
Line 3
for as yet my mother’s milk is both food and drink to me.”
Line 4
Upon which the Wolf seized him and ate him up, saying, “Well! I won’t remain supperless,
Line 5
even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.

Learner Dictionary

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imputations plural noun US /ˌɪmpjəˈteɪʃənz/

claims that someone is responsible for something bad

From this reading “even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.”

supperless adjective US /ˈsʌpərləs/

having no evening meal to eat

From this reading “Upon which the Wolf seized him and ate him up, saying, “Well! I won’t remain supperless,”

tyranny noun US /ˈtɪrəni/

cruel and unfair use of power over other people

From this reading “even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.”

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a

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From this reading even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.

Again

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From this reading “I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.”

always

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From this reading even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.

and

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From this reading for as yet my mother’s milk is both food and drink to me.”

as

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From this reading for as yet my mother’s milk is both food and drink to me.”

ate

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From this reading Upon which the Wolf seized him and ate him up, saying, “Well! I won’t remain supperless,

both

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From this reading for as yet my mother’s milk is both food and drink to me.”

drank

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From this reading “No,” exclaimed the Lamb, “I never yet drank water,

drink

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From this reading “I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.”

even

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From this reading even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.

every

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From this reading even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.

exclaimed

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From this reading “No,” exclaimed the Lamb, “I never yet drank water,

find

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From this reading even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.

food

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From this reading for as yet my mother’s milk is both food and drink to me.”

for

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From this reading for as yet my mother’s milk is both food and drink to me.”

grass

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From this reading “I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.”

have

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From this reading “I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.”

him

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From this reading Upon which the Wolf seized him and ate him up, saying, “Well! I won’t remain supperless,

his

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From this reading even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.

I

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From this reading “I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.”

imputationsplural nounUS /ˌɪmpjəˈteɪʃənz/

claims that someone is responsible for something bad

From this reading even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.

is

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From this reading for as yet my mother’s milk is both food and drink to me.”

Lamb

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From this reading “No,” exclaimed the Lamb, “I never yet drank water,

me

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From this reading for as yet my mother’s milk is both food and drink to me.”

milk

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From this reading for as yet my mother’s milk is both food and drink to me.”

mother's

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From this reading for as yet my mother’s milk is both food and drink to me.”

my

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From this reading “I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.”

never

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From this reading “No,” exclaimed the Lamb, “I never yet drank water,

No

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From this reading “No,” exclaimed the Lamb, “I never yet drank water,

not

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From this reading “I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.”

of

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From this reading “I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.”

one

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From this reading even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.

pretext

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From this reading even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.

refute

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From this reading even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.

remain

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From this reading Upon which the Wolf seized him and ate him up, saying, “Well! I won’t remain supperless,

said

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From this reading “I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.”

saying

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From this reading Upon which the Wolf seized him and ate him up, saying, “Well! I won’t remain supperless,

seized

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From this reading Upon which the Wolf seized him and ate him up, saying, “Well! I won’t remain supperless,

supperlessadjectiveUS /ˈsʌpərləs/

having no evening meal to eat

From this reading Upon which the Wolf seized him and ate him up, saying, “Well! I won’t remain supperless,

tasted

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From this reading “I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.”

the

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From this reading “I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.”

though

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From this reading even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.

to

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From this reading for as yet my mother’s milk is both food and drink to me.”

tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/

cruel and unfair use of power over other people

From this reading even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.

tyrant

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From this reading even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.

up

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From this reading Upon which the Wolf seized him and ate him up, saying, “Well! I won’t remain supperless,

Upon

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From this reading Upon which the Wolf seized him and ate him up, saying, “Well! I won’t remain supperless,

water

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From this reading “No,” exclaimed the Lamb, “I never yet drank water,

well

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From this reading “I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.”

which

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From this reading Upon which the Wolf seized him and ate him up, saying, “Well! I won’t remain supperless,

will

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From this reading even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.

Wolf

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From this reading “I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.”

won't

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From this reading Upon which the Wolf seized him and ate him up, saying, “Well! I won’t remain supperless,

yet

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From this reading “I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.”

You

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From this reading “I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.”

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: “I have not yet tasted grass.” Again said the Wolf, “You drink of my well.”
Narrator: “No,” exclaimed the Lamb, “I never yet drank water,
Narrator: for as yet my mother’s milk is both food and drink to me.”
Narrator: Upon which the Wolf seized him and ate him up, saying, “Well! I won’t remain supperless,
Narrator: even though you refute every one of my imputations.” The tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny.