Vocabulary

• once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
• upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
• run along: To go away; leave (often in commands)
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• in no time: Very quickly or soon
• out of breath: Having difficulty breathing, often after physical exertion.
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• wander about: To move from place to place without a fixed purpose or destination.
• go away: To go on vacation
• walk behind: To walk closely following someone or something behind.
• at the corner: Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
• scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
• begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
• run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
• shed: Small building used for storage
• rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• lane: Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
• bread: Money or earnings
• tail: Extended part at the back of an animal's body
• tool: Device used to make things, e.g. a hammer
• wood: Person's name
• cotton: Soft, white material used to make cloth
• running: To depart or travel according to a schedule
• mother: Female who has a child or children; female parent