Capricious-whimsical, fanciful, Submergence-subsiding, sinking, variable. PAGE 123. Phenomenon curiosity. depression. Investigation-tracking, search, exploring. wonder, mystery, Proximity-neighbourhood,__near duce. ness, nighness. PAGES 151, 152. Navigation — sailing, making a voyage. Conducive-leading, tending. Fluctuation-wavering, unsteadiness, vacillation. PAGES 153, 155. Velocity-speed, swiftness, ala- Gravitation-sinking, weight, at crity. PAGE 133. Adrift-uncontrolled, loose. Arid-dry, parched. PAGE 140. Trending-tending, turning, verg ing. Submarine-under water, sunken. PAGE 141. Pensive thoughtful, reflecting, Gipsy-wanderer, nomad, vaga- Rifled-plundered, robbed, stripped. PAGE 147. Inspection-examination, super- Fastidious-particular, delicate, vision, survey. nice, dainty. TIDES OF RIVERS-(PAGE 179). Becalmed-stopped from motion or progress from want of wind. Undulation (Latin, unda, a wave) -a waving motion of the water. Extremities (Latin, extremus, the QUESTIONS.-What is meant by a tide-wave going 100 miles an hour? How fast does it move in the Channel? Where is it strongest? What happens when it reaches the mouth of a river? How is its effect shown in American rivers? Why does it keep on rising at London Bridge when it is falling at Gravesend? Explain the illustration fig. 3. DISTRIBUTION OF PLANTS—(PAGE 183). Palms-the name of many species of plants, mostly annual, found Distribution-being placed in sepa- Anomalies-deviations from esta- Banyan tree-a tree in India, which throws out supports from the horizontal branches, which take root as soon as they reach the ground, and throw out fresh branches of their own; on the banks of the Budda there was one which sheltered under its shade an army of 7,000 men. Camphor tree-the tree from which camphor is obtained; the stem is thick, the bark is brown, and the wood soft; to get camphor the tree is cut down and divided into pieces, the camphor being found in white flakes near the centre; it is then soaked and washed in soapy water, and passed through three sieves of different textures. Kangaroo a quadruped (peculiar to Australia), whose fore legs are small and short, the hind ones long and powerful; the former are only used for digging and feeding, the latter for move- Jaguar - the American ounce of Camel-a large quadruped used in and covering for tents; but in this country it is only used for pencils or brushes for painting. Cuckoo a bird which gets its name from the noise it makes; it is about the size of a small pigeon, visiting this country about the middle of April, and leaving the first week of July, and going southwards; but where it spends the winter is not well known; it lays its eggs in the nest of some other bird, generally in that of the waterwagtail. Swallows-birds of the sparrow genus, of which there are several species (the common one being the chimney swallow, the sand martin, and the house martin), remarkable for their thick plumage, length of wing, and rapidity of flight; they visit this country! during summer, and pass more of their time in flying than any other of our birds. Phosphorescent-shining with a faint light, without sensible heat, exhibited by certain animals, by vegetable and mineral substances, and especially by fish. Spangled set or covered with small brilliant bodies which sparkle. Fire-fly-a species of fly which has on its belly a spot that shines; another species emits light as it flies. Whale-the common name of a genus of aquatic mammalia of immense size; the common Greenland whale is valuable on account of the oil and whalebone it supplies; its length is about 60 feet, and its greatest circumference about 30 to 40. QUESTIONS.-Name some of the plants in tropical climates. How are they distributed? What is the group of animals peculiar to a country called? Can it be changed? What is the vegetation called? How far can it be changed? How are the fauna and flora dependent on each other? Name some of the characteristic fauna and flora of Australia. What is the lion in America? How many kinds of insects are known? ! LIONS (PAGE 187). Menagerie-a collection of wild animals for exhibition, a yard or place in which wild animals are kept. Buffalo (Latin, bubalus)—a species of the ox tribe, found in most of the warmer countries of the eastern continent; it is larger and less docile than the common ox, and is fond of marshy places and rivers; large herds are kept near Salerno, in Italy. The name is applied to wild oxen generally, and particularly to the wild bison of North America. Avidity (Latin, avidus, greedy)— eagerness, greediness. Traits features or marks of character. Hottentots--natives of the southern extremity of Africa. one's way into, to pass into the interior. Bushmen or Caffres-woodsmen, a name which the Dutch gave to the wild and ferocious inhabitants near the Cape of Good Hope. Prowling-wandering about in search of prey. Lair-a place to lie down in, a place of rest for wild beasts, and so the rough natural couch of a savage. Indefatigable (Latin, in, not; defatigo, to weary out)-unwearied, not yielding to fatigue. Discomposing-Unsettling, put out of one's order, disturbing. Interference-meddling with other persons' concerns, stopping or delaying one's actions. Penetrate to pierce, to make Indolent (Latin, in, not; doleo, to be pained)--indisposed to labour, | Skulking-lurking, sneaking off inactive, idle. into retirement. QUESTIONS.-Give instances of a lion's strength. What claim has it to the title of "lord of the forest"? Tell in your own words the traveller's journey from the Cape of Good Hope. What is the sort of weather that rouses the lion? Describe a lion-hunt. What animal of this kind is much superior in. noble qualities? What are those qualities? CRUELTY TO ANIMALS-(PAGE 191). eminent. Imminent-threatening, overhang ing. Inadvertent (Latin, in, not; verto, Paramount-superior to all others, to turn)--not turning the mind to, headless, careless. Vermin (Latin, vermis, worm)-all noxious little animals destructive to grain or other produce, and hurtful to man and beast. Refectory (Latin, re, again; facio, to make)-a room for refreshments. Righteous limitation-the limit or QUESTIONS.-What lesson is taught us by these lines? Why should we not crush a worm? When may we kill animals or insects? What is the "rule of righteous limitation" to the act? MAN-(PAGE 192). Receding (Latin, re, back; cedo, Release of the slave-the abolition reign of George III., owing to the advocacy of William Wilberforce. Aquiline (Latin, aquila, an eagle)— shaped like an eagle's beak. Malayan peninsula-a projection of the Asiatic Continen to the south of the eastern part of India. QUESTIONS.-In what important point does man differ from plants and animals? Why can man inhabit any part of the globe? How many varieties of man are there? Describe the peculiarities of each. Which may probably be classed together? What great conquering nations have died out? stricted, free. LABOUR AND INTELLECTUAL ATTAINMENT-(PAGE 196). Legends (Latin, lego, to read)- Untrammelled-not fettered, or retales of fiction, or traditions which are not authenticated; old stories, or fables. Mythology-a system of fables or stories, opinions, and doctrines respecting the gods and goddesses of ancient heathen nations. Artificer (Latin, ars, art; facio, make)-one whose occupation re quires skill or knowledge of a particular kind. Genial-gay, merry, cheerful. Subservient (Latin, sub, under; servio, to serve)-submissive, or holding a subordinate place. Humanizing-softening, rendering humane, subduing rough dispositions. Intercourse (Latin, inter, between; curro, to run)-running or passing between; communication, interchange of thought or civilities. THE DOUGLAS (PAGE 198). Jennet -a small light Spanish riding horse. Simperer-one who smiles in a simple, silly manner. Pageant a show for entertainment, anything showy and intended for pomp. Quaint-curious, singular, fanciful, generally referring to something out of fashion. Burghers the inhabitants of a burgh or borough, who enjoy the privileges of the borough of which they are freemen. Hostage (Latin, hostis, an enemy) -a person delivered to enemy as a pledge to secure the performance of a treaty, or the good behaviour of the people he represents. an Hurl the massive bar-throw the sledge hammer. Begirt-surrounded, placed all round; encompassed. Antler'd prey-the stag. Venison-the flesh of the deer; put here for the stag itself. Buffet-a blow with the fist; a box on the ear. Gore-thick or clotted blood. Gauntleted-covered with a boxing glove, usually made of iron, and covered over the fingers with small iron plates, and iron rivets; worn by horse soldiers. Mis-array-disorder; want of method; broken ranks. Marr'd-spoilt. Festal day-holiday. Fealty (Latin, fidelis, faithful)— faithfulness to a lord, or su perior; loyalty. Mâte-husband. Verge the extreme end of anything; the brink, edge, border. Stayed-stopped. Prattlers-little children. Trailing-drawn along the ground, not in battle array, but in dejection or submission. To QUESTIONS.-Describe the procession of King James from the castle. what were they going? What was the first contest, and who won it? Who won the second, and how? Who cheered him? What did he do with the prize? What was said about the winner? How was the last won? What made Douglas angry, and how did he show his anger? What effect had this on the king, the nobles, and the people? What was done with Douglas, and how did he quieten the people? Why had he no right there? DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTELLECT—(PAGE 204). Regenerate-to give new life and sion of another; commit for safe keeping. Cloister a close or inclosed place; used of a monastery or nunnery. Pre-eminent-superior over all; supreme. Chime in-sound in harmony, suit. with, or agreeable to. QUESTIONS.-How may the humblest calling be elevated? How must a man hope to rise? Of what should he never lose hold"? Why? What is the true position of religion? BENEFITS CONFERRED BY EDUCATION-(PAGE 206). Speculation - buying articles in expectation of a rise in price, and so making more than or dinary profit, and running the risk of more than ordinary loss. |