Pronounce carefully the following words: dark, march, hard, calm, hearts.
Language Lesson.—Let pupils define the following words: complete, attract, locate, intent, procrastinate, separate; then add to each word as a stem, the ending ion, and define the words so formed.
Point out the omissions of letters necessary in joining the stems and endings.
Let pupils make out an analysis in six parts for the last two lessons, and use it in writing or telling the story in their own words.
LESSON XLIV.
peas'ants, those who work on farms.
hedge'rows, rows of shrubs or trees used to inclose a space.
tow'ers, very high buildings.
an ces'tral, belonging to a family for a great many years.
mon'arch, king; ruler.
roy'al ty, kings and queens.
gifts, things given; presents.