Mother to Tigers

1. Mother to Tigers by George Ella Lyons

2. strolled If you strolled, you walked in a slow, relaxed way. • We strolled through the park and listened to the birds. • Where do you like to stroll?

3. pitiful Something that causes you to feel sorry for it is pitiful. • The pitiful cat was lost. • How do you feel when you see something that is pitiful?

4. sleepy If you are sleepy, you are ready to go to sleep. • The sleepy child crawled into bed. • What word has almost the same meaning as sleepy?

5. crouch You crouch close to the ground by bending your knees completely. • A tiger will crouch before it springs. • What kinds of animals tend to crouch?

6. official Something is official if people in charge approve it. • The mayor made an official statement. • What is the opposite of official?

7. sleek A sleek animal looks healthy and well cared for. • The cat was sleek and healthy. • How is a sleek cat different from a skinny cat?

8. grace Something that moves smoothly has grace. • A ballet dancer moves with grace. • What animals move with grace?