BigBook-Book 5 Unit 03 (E)

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세트공유

ability

the power and skill to do something
Midas asked Silenus for the ability to turn anything he touched into gold.

cause

to bring about
Midas was excited about his ability but he soon realized that it could also cause problems.

desperate

having an urgent need or desire
Now, as always, cities are desperate to create the impression that they lie at the center of something or other.

excited

full of emotion
resident’s speech.

goat

a small animal that is related to sheep
A satyr is a creature who is part man and part goat, and Silenus was brought to King Midas.

grow

to become
Soon, he grew weak from hunger.

immediately

doing something now
Midas immediately tested his ability.

kindness

an act of being good to another
Silenus was grateful for Midas’ kindness and he offered to give the king one wish.

kingdom

land ruled by a king or queen
One day, a satyr named Silenus was found sleeping in Midas’ kingdom.

order

to give a command
Midas knew Silenus was a satyr of the god, Dionysus, and he ordered the satyr’s release.

release

a freeing of something from prison
Midas knew Silenus was a satyr of the god, Dionysus, and he ordered the satyr’s release.

starve

to die from not having enough food
starving and desperate, Midas asked for his power to be removed.

stool

a seat with no back or arms
Next, he touched a stool, and it also turned into gold.

unable

not having enough power, skill or knowledge to do something
When Midas touched his food, it turned into gold and Midas was unable to eat.

weak

not strong
I'm weak but my father is strong.