May I never get too busy in my own Affairs
It
was a bitter, cold evening. The old man's beard was glazed by winter's frost
while he waited for a ride across the river. The wait seemed endless. His body
became numb and stiff from the frigid north wind. He heard the faint, steady
rhythm of approaching hooves galloping along the frozen path.
Anxiously,
he watched as several horsemen rounded the bend. He let the first one pass by
without an effort to get his attention. Then another passed by... and another.
Finally, the last rider neared the spot where the old man sat like a snow
statue.
As
this one drew near, the old man caught the rider's eye and said, "Sir,
would you mind giving an old man a ride to the other side? There doesn't appear
to be a passageway by foot."
Reining
his horse, the rider replied, "Sure thing. Hop aboard."
Seeing
the old man was unable to lift his half-frozen body from the ground, the
horseman dismounted and helped the old man onto the horse. The horseman took
the old man not just across the river, but to his destination, which was just a
few miles away.
As
they neared the tiny but cozy cottage, the horseman's curiosity caused him to
inquire, "Sir, I notice that you let several other riders pass by without
making an effort to secure a ride. Then I came up and you immediately asked me
for a ride. I'm curious why, on such a bitter winter night; you would wait and
ask the last rider. What if I had refused and left you there?"
The
old man lowered himself slowly down from the horse, looked the rider straight
in the eyes, and replied, "I've been around here for some time. I reckon I
know people pretty good."
The
old-timer continued, "I looked into the eyes of the other riders and
immediately saw there was no concern for my situation. It would have been
useless even to ask them for a ride. But when I looked into your eyes, kindness
and compassion were evident. I knew, then and there, that your gentle spirit
would welcome the opportunity to give me assistance in my time of need."
Those
heartwarming comments touched the horseman deeply.
"I'm
most grateful for what you have said," he told the old man. "May I
never get too busy in my own affairs that I fail to respond to the needs of
others with kindness and compassion."
1.qua:
in the capacity or character of; as.
2.iota:
a very small quantity or degree.
3.malversation:
misconduct in public office.
4.confrere:
a colleague.
5.supine:
lying on the back; also, indolent; listless.
6.conflagration:
a large and destructive fire.
7.plenipotentiary:
invested with full power.
8.errant: wandering; deviating from an
appointed course, or from a direct path; roving.
9.preternatural: beyond of different
from what is natural; inexplicable; extraordinary; abnormal.
10.subterfuge:
a deceptive device or stratagem.
What in Australia jumps along on its two hind legs and
carries it's baby in a pouch?
Kangaroo
A metal container with a handle, lid and spout which is
used for boiling water is called a
Kettle
A specially shaped piece of metal used to open locks is
called a Key
What prefix means one thousand? kilo-
This "K word" means to touch with the lips. Kiss
What room in the house is all the cooking and washing of
dishes done in? Kitchen
What "K word" is the joint which is half way
down the leg? Knee
Which piece of silverware has a handle and a blade and is
used for cutting? Knife
What "K word" is a baby goat, but is also slang
for 'a child'? Kid
To bang on someone's door with your knuckles is to Knock
The meal we eat in the middle of the day is called Lunch
A special room or building where books are kept is called
a Library
Treated animal skin that is often made into shoes,
sneakers, and jackets is called Leather
When you can't find someplace you are Lost
In autumn the parts of a tree which turns into reds,
golds, and browns are the Leaves
If you borrow money from the bank it's called a Loan
Another name for an elevator is a Lift
The opposite of dead is Living(alive)
What fruit is yellow, oval shaped and sour? Lemon
To drive legally you need to get a License
1
- Did you remember ____ it off before you left? Turning to turn
2
- I remember ____ smoke coming out of the engine. Seeing to
see
3
- If you remember doing something, the memory comes after the action. True False
4
- If you remember to do something, the memory comes after the action. True False
5
- They think I forgot all about it, but I clearly remember ____ it. doing to do
6
- The witnesses remember ____ two men steal it. seeing to see
7
- There's no difference between the infinitive and the gerund after 'remember'.
True False
8
- None of this would have happened if only I'd remembered ____ them beforehand.
Warning to warn
9
- Do you remember her ____ there? Being to be
10
- In formal English, we don't use the infinitive after 'remember'. True False
G Groping through the graveyard
Walking through the gallows
Galloping I hear
Give me a chance to fight what I fear
/au/ Four gray walls
and four grey towers,
Overlook a space of
flowers
And the silent isle
embowers
The lady of shallot
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