(c) What did the ox say to the dog in the manger?
3. Find the smaller words hidden in the following words:
- reflection
- delighted
- growth
- dislike
- graceful
- afternoon
- hunter
- firmly
- thicket
- upset
Answer (2)
The phrase 'the ox and the dog in the manger' refers to a fable attributed to Aesop. In this fable, the dog is lying in a manger filled with hay. When an ox comes in and tries to eat the hay, the dog growls and prevents the ox from eating, even though the dog itself cannot eat the hay. The moral of the story suggests that some people begrudge others what they themselves cannot enjoy or use.
Now, for finding smaller words hidden within the provided words:
Reflection : reflect, elect, reel, tone, erect
Delighted : delight, light, eight, led, tide
Growth : grow, row, worth, tow, how
Dislike : like, side, silk, lie
Graceful : grace, race, lace, cruel, ace
Afternoon : after, noon, tone, near, fern
Hunter : hunt, turn, nut, hen
Firmly : firm, rim, fly, fry
Thicket : thick, hit, kite, tick
Upset : up, set, pet, step
These are examples of smaller words that can be found within the given words.
The ox in the fable does not directly speak to the dog; instead, it symbolizes feelings of frustration over being denied access to hay the dog does not use. Additionally, smaller words hidden within the provided words can be identified, showcasing various combinations of letters. The examples provided illustrate how to find these smaller words in each case.
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