«The Aesop for Children» by Aesop The whole of «The Aesop for Children» by Aesop, Project Gutenberg book 19994 (public domain in the USA): 149 chapters, 1848 sentences. Every sentence has its own page with its syntax tree and pragmatics. Mova parsed them all itself; 20 are also in the tales treebank of release 0.3 and keep the tree a teacher model checked, the others say plainly that no teacher has checked them.
1 The Æsop For Children 2 sentences · The ÆSOP for 2 Rand Mcnally & Co. 2 sentences · CHICAGO 3 The Wolf and the Kid 21 sentences · There was once a little Kid whose growing horns made him think he was a grown-up Billy Goat and able to take… 4 The Tortoise and the Ducks 19 sentences · The Tortoise, you know, carries his house on his back. 5 The Young Crab and His Mother 8 sentences · "Why in the world do you walk sideways like that?" said a Mother Crab to her son. " 6 The Frogs and the Ox 12 sentences · An Ox came down to a reedy pool to drink. 7 The Dog, the Cock, and the Fox 21 sentences · A Dog and a Cock, who were the best of friends, wished very much to see something of the world. 8 Belling the Cat 14 sentences · The Mice once called a meeting to decide on a plan to free themselves of their enemy, the Cat. 9 The Eagle and the Jackdaw 13 sentences · An Eagle, swooping down on powerful wings, seized a lamb in her talons and made off with it to her nest. 10 The Boy and the Filberts 8 sentences · A Boy was given permission to put his hand into a pitcher to get some filberts. 11 Hercules and the Wagoner 13 sentences · A Farmer was driving his wagon along a miry country road after a heavy rain. 12 The Kid and the Wolf 6 sentences · A frisky young Kid had been left by the herdsman on the thatched roof of a sheep shelter to keep him out of… 13 The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse 16 sentences · A Town Mouse once visited a relative who lived in the country. 14 The Fox and the Grapes 12 sentences · A Fox one day spied a beautiful bunch of ripe grapes hanging from a vine trained along the branches of a tree. 15 The Bundle of Sticks 11 sentences · A certain Father had a family of Sons, who were forever quarreling among themselves. 16 The Wolf and the Crane 15 sentences · A Wolf had been feasting too greedily, and a bone had stuck crosswise in his throat. 17 The Ass and His Driver 7 sentences · An Ass was being driven along a road leading down the mountain side, when he suddenly took it into his silly… 18 The Oxen and the Wheels 11 sentences · A pair of Oxen were drawing a heavily loaded wagon along a miry country road. 19 The Lion and the Mouse 15 sentences · A Lion lay asleep in the forest, his great head resting on his paws. 20 The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf 20 sentences · A Shepherd Boy tended his master's Sheep near a dark forest not far from the village. 21 The Gnat and the Bull 10 sentences · A Gnat flew over the meadow with much buzzing for so small a creature and settled on the tip of one of the h… 22 The Plane Tree 9 sentences · Two Travellers, walking in the noonday sun, sought the shade of a widespreading tree to rest. 23 The Farmer and the Stork 9 sentences · A Stork of a very simple and trusting nature had been asked by a gay party of Cranes to visit a field that h… 24 The Sheep and the Pig 13 sentences · One day a shepherd discovered a fat Pig in the meadow where his Sheep were pastured. 25 The Travelers and the Purse 16 sentences · Two men were traveling in company along the road when one of them picked up a well-filled purse. 26 The Lion and the Ass 7 sentences · One day as the Lion walked proudly down a forest aisle, and the animals respectfully made way for him, an As… 27 The Frogs Who Wished For a King 16 sentences · The Frogs were tired of governing themselves. 28 The Owl and the Grasshopper 24 sentences · The Owl always takes her sleep during the day. 29 The Wolf and His Shadow 8 sentences · A Wolf left his lair one evening in fine spirits and an excellent appetite. 30 The Oak and the Reeds 15 sentences · A Giant Oak stood near a brook in which grew some slender Reeds. 31 The Rat and the Elephant 18 sentences · A Rat was traveling along the King's highway. 32 The Boys and the Frogs 7 sentences · Some Boys were playing one day at the edge of a pond in which lived a family of Frogs. 33 The Crow and the Pitcher 8 sentences · In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher wi… 34 The Ants and the Grasshopper 10 sentences · One bright day in late autumn a family of Ants were bustling about in the warm sunshine, drying out the grai… 35 The Ass Carrying the Image 9 sentences · A sacred Image was being carried to the temple. 36 A Raven and a Swan 7 sentences · A Raven, which you know is black as coal, was envious of the Swan, because her feathers were as white as the… 37 The Two Goats 11 sentences · Two Goats, frisking gayly on the rocky steeps of a mountain valley, chanced to meet, one on each side of a d… 38 The Ass and the Load of Salt 10 sentences · A Merchant, driving his Ass homeward from the seashore with a heavy load of salt, came to a river crossed by… 39 The Lion and the Gnat 13 sentences · "Away with you, vile insect!" said a Lion angrily to a Gnat that was buzzing around his head. 40 The Leap At Rhodes 9 sentences · A certain man who visited foreign lands could talk of little when he returned to his home except the wonderf… 41 The Cock and the Jewel 6 sentences · A Cock was busily scratching and scraping about to find something to eat for himself and his family, when he… 42 The Monkey and the Camel 10 sentences · At a great celebration in honor of King Lion, the Monkey was asked to dance for the company. 43 The Wild Boar and the Fox 10 sentences · A Wild Boar was sharpening his tusks busily against the stump of a tree, when a Fox happened by. 44 The Ass, the Fox, and the Lion 15 sentences · An Ass and a Fox had become close comrades, and were constantly in each other's company. 45 The Birds, the Beasts, and the Bat 17 sentences · The Birds and the Beasts declared war against each other. 46 The Lion, the Bear, and the Fox 6 sentences · Just as a great Bear rushed to seize a stray kid, a Lion leaped from another direction upon the same prey. 47 The Wolf and the Lamb 22 sentences · A stray Lamb stood drinking early one morning on the bank of a woodland stream. 48 The Wolf and the Sheep 10 sentences · A Wolf had been hurt in a fight with a Bear. 49 The Hares and the Frogs 9 sentences · Hares, as you know, are very timid. 50 The Fox and the Stork 15 sentences · The Fox one day thought of a plan to amuse himself at the expense of the Stork, at whose odd appearance he w… 51 The Travelers and the Sea 12 sentences · Two Travelers were walking along the seashore. 52 The Wolf and the Lion 10 sentences · A Wolf had stolen a Lamb and was carrying it off to his lair to eat it. 53 The Stag and His Reflection 8 sentences · A Stag, drinking from a crystal spring, saw himself mirrored in the clear water. 54 The Peacock 11 sentences · The Peacock, they say, did not at first have the beautiful feathers in which he now takes so much pride. 55 The Mice and the Weasels 13 sentences · The Weasels and the Mice were always up in arms against each other. 56 The Wolf and the Lean Dog 22 sentences · A Wolf prowling near a village one evening met a Dog. 57 The Fox and the Lion 8 sentences · A very young Fox, who had never before seen a Lion, happened to meet one in the forest. 58 The Lion and the Ass 10 sentences · A Lion and an Ass agreed to go hunting together. 59 The Dog and His Master's Dinner 13 sentences · A Dog had learned to carry his master's dinner to him every day. 60 The Vain Jackdaw and His Borrowed Feathers 14 sentences · A Jackdaw chanced to fly over the garden of the King's palace. 61 The Monkey and the Dolphin 20 sentences · It happened once upon a time that a certain Greek ship bound for Athens was wrecked off the coast close to P… 62 The Wolf and the Ass 14 sentences · An Ass was feeding in a pasture near a wood when he saw a Wolf lurking in the shadows along the hedge. 63 The Monkey and the Cat 16 sentences · Once upon a time a Cat and a Monkey lived as pets in the same house. 64 The Dogs and the Fox 6 sentences · Some Dogs found the skin of a Lion and furiously began to tear it with their teeth. 65 The Dogs and the Hides 7 sentences · Some hungry Dogs saw a number of hides at the bottom of a stream where the Tanner had put them to soak. 66 The Rabbit, the Weasel, and the Cat 13 sentences · A Rabbit left his home one day for a dinner of clover. 67 The Bear and the Bees 9 sentences · A Bear roaming the woods in search of berries happened on a fallen tree in which a swarm of Bees had stored… 68 The Fox and the Leopard 9 sentences · A Fox and a Leopard, resting lazily after a generous dinner, amused themselves by disputing about their good… 69 The Heron 11 sentences · A Heron was walking sedately along the bank of a stream, his eyes on the clear water, and his long neck and… 70 The Cock and the Fox 27 sentences · One bright evening as the sun was sinking on a glorious world a wise old Cock flew into a tree to roost. 71 The Dog in the Manger 9 sentences · A Dog asleep in a manger filled with hay, was awakened by the Cattle, which came in tired and hungry from wo… 72 The Wolf and the Goat 11 sentences · A hungry Wolf spied a Goat browsing at the top of a steep cliff where he could not possibly get at her. 73 The Ass and the Grasshoppers 11 sentences · One day as an Ass was walking in the pasture, he found some Grasshoppers chirping merrily in a grassy corner… 74 The Mule 9 sentences · A Mule had had a long rest and much good feeding. 75 The Fox and the Goat 12 sentences · A Fox fell into a well, and though it was not very deep, he found that he could not get out again. 76 The Cat, the Cock, and the Young Mouse 21 sentences · A very young Mouse, who had never seen anything of the world, almost came to grief the very first time he ve… 77 The Wolf and the Shepherd 8 sentences · A Wolf had been prowling around a flock of Sheep for a long time, and the Shepherd watched very anxiously to… 78 The Peacock and the Crane 9 sentences · A Peacock, puffed up with vanity, met a Crane one day, and to impress him spread his gorgeous tail in the Sun. 79 The Farmer and the Cranes 21 sentences · Some Cranes saw a farmer plowing a large field. 80 The Farmer and His Sons 10 sentences · A rich old farmer, who felt that he had not many more days to live, called his sons to his bedside. 81 The Two Pots 14 sentences · Two Pots, one of brass and the other of clay, stood together on the hearthstone. 82 The Goose and the Golden Egg 8 sentences · There was once a Countryman who possessed the most wonderful Goose you can imagine, for every day when he vi… 83 The Fighting Bulls and the Frog 8 sentences · Two Bulls were fighting furiously in a field, at one side of which was a marsh. 84 The Mouse and the Weasel 18 sentences · A little hungry Mouse found his way one day into a basket of corn. 85 The Farmer and the Snake 8 sentences · A Farmer walked through his field one cold winter morning. 86 The Sick Stag 6 sentences · A Stag had fallen sick. 87 The Goatherd and the Wild Goats 9 sentences · One cold stormy day a Goatherd drove his Goats for shelter into a cave, where a number of Wild Goats had als… 88 The Spendthrift and the Swallow 7 sentences · A young fellow, who was very popular among his boon companions as a good spender, quickly wasted his fortune… 89 The Cat and the Birds 11 sentences · A Cat was growing very thin. 90 The Dog and the Oyster 9 sentences · There was once a Dog who was very fond of eggs. 91 The Astrologer 13 sentences · A man who lived a long time ago believed that he could read the future in the stars. 92 Three Bullocks and a Lion 8 sentences · A Lion had been watching three Bullocks feeding in an open field. 93 Mercury and the Woodman 30 sentences · A poor Woodman was cutting down a tree near the edge of a deep pool in the forest. 94 The Frog and the Mouse 16 sentences · A young Mouse in search of adventure was running along the bank of a pond where lived a Frog. 95 The Fox and the Crab 7 sentences · A Crab one day grew disgusted with the sands in which he lived. 96 The Serpent and the Eagle 15 sentences · A Serpent had succeeded in surprising an Eagle and had wrapped himself around the Eagle's neck. 97 The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing 9 sentences · A certain Wolf could not get enough to eat because of the watchfulness of the Shepherds. 98 The Bull and the Goat 7 sentences · A Bull once escaped from a Lion by entering a cave which the Goatherds used to house their flocks in stormy… 99 The Eagle and the Beetle 14 sentences · A Beetle once begged the Eagle to spare a Hare which had run to her for protection. 100 The Old Lion and the Fox 11 sentences · An old Lion, whose 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