语法填空。阅读下面的短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。
Lion lived in a forest alone. He always dreamed that other animals would respect (尊重) him by    (follow) him and bowing him.
One day Mouse ran through the jungle and tripped (绊倒) over Lion’s paws. Lion was woken up by him,(feel) angry. “How dare you run over my paws!” he shouted. Mouse was (catch) by him. And Lion continued shouting, “On the second thought, I’m hungry now, and you’ll make a delicious meal.”
Mouse cried out, “King Lion, do you think I should be pardoned?you let me live, your kindness will always be remembered .  some day, I might be able to help you.”
“How could such a powerless little mouse ever help me?” That thought made Lion (laugh) so much that he decided to let Mouse go.
A week later, Lion was walking through he jungle when he stepped onto a hunter’s net. The net scooped (勾) him up.
Lion’s frightened shouts were heard Mouse. He ran to help. Mouse quickly chewed (咬) through the ropes to make a hole in the net. Soon, Lion was free. Lion looked down at the little mouse. “Thank you for(save) my life,” said Lion. “I was mistaken. I used to think you powerless. But you’ve proved (you ) a great friend!”