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The Traveler and His Dog

A TRAVELER about to set out on a journey saw his Dog stand at the door stretching himself.

He asked him sharply: ``Why do you stand there gaping? Everything is ready but you, so come with me instantly. The Dog, wagging his tail, replied: ``O, master! I am quite ready; it is you for whom I am waiting

The loiterer often blames delay on his more active friend.

Vocabulary Help

  • Traveler: viajante
  • set out on a journey: partir em viagem
  • see (see, saw, seen): ver
  • stretch: espreguiçar
  • gaping: boca aberta
  • everything is ready but you: tudo está pronto menos você
  • wag: balançar
  • tail: cauda
  • loiterer: vagabundo, ocioso
  • blame: culpar
  • delay: atraso


Mais histórias como esta podem ser encontradas no livro Read in English: Uma Maneira Divertida de Aprender Inglês, publicado pela Editora Novatec,


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