The Old Witch: Expressions
Instructions:
What is the meaning of the words in bold print? Change the idioms and expressions to plain English. Then click the
answer
button to see the answer.
The girls wanted to go away and
seek their fortunes
.
answer
look for opportunities
One girl wanted to
go to service
.
answer
be a servant
Her mother said she might if she could find a
place
.
answer
job (place to work)
When she had gone
some way
she heard the witch.
answer
an unspecified distance
She thought she would
be off
at once.
answer
go away
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