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pace, rate of movement.
pal'ace, a splendid dwelling, as of a king.
par take', share; take part in.
patch, small piece of any thing, as of ground.
paus'es, short stops; rests.
pave'ments, coverings for streets, of stone or solid materials.
peb'bles, small, roundish stones, worn by the action of water.
per cus'sion, requiring to be struck; the act of striking.
per'fume, scent or odor of sweet-smelling substances.
pe'ri od, portion of time; an interval.
per'ished, died; were destroyed.
per mis'sion, the act of allowing; consent.
pic'nick ing, having an outdoor party.
pier, a landing-place for vessels.
pierce, force a way into or through an object.
pil'lars, columns; huge masses.
pin'cers, jaws; pinchers.
pit'e ous, fitted to excite pity; sorrowful.
pit'falls, pits slightly covered for concealment.
plan ta'tions, farms of great extent.
plots, small pieces of ground, as garden plots.
plucked, pulled out or off.
plunged, dove; fell.
po'et, a maker of verses.
pol'ished, made bright and smooth by rubbing.
po lite', obliging; pleasant in manner.
por'tion, a part; that which is divided off.
prat'tling, childish; talking like a child.
preach'ing, speaking in public upon a religious subject.
pres'ent ly, soon; in a short time.
prey, any thing taken by force from an enemy.
pri'vate, not publicly known; peculiar to one's self.
pro ces'sion, regular movement, as of soldiers.
prod'ucts, fruits; that which is brought forth.
proved, turned out; showed the truth of.
pro vid'ed, furnished; supplied with necessary articles.
puff'ing, swelling with air; blowing in short, sudden whiffs.
pure, clear; free from other matter.