Let pupils use other words to express the meaning of what is given below in dark type.

Ali bore up bravely.

Meek-eye quickened his step.

The sun was now at its height.

Write statements containing each of the following words, used in such a manner as to show their proper meaning: herd, heard; need, knead; no, know; way, weigh; knew, new.

Make out an analysis of the two lessons, and use it in telling the story in your own words.


LESSON XXIII.

ob served', saw; noticed.
trans par'ent, clear; easily seen through.
ma te'ri al, that of which any thing is made or to be made.
ob tained', taken from; received.
gar'ments, articles of clothing.
verd'ure, any green growth.
a dorn', dress with taste; beautify.
par tic'ular, of an unusual kind.
va ri'e ty, a number of different kinds.
del'i cate, gentle; tender.
ca ressed', treated with fondness.

A QUEER PEOPLE.