Language Lesson.—Let pupils write a short letter to some friend, taking as a subject, "A Visit from Little Crow," as given on pages 272 and 273.[16]
Let pupils add y to each of the following words, make such other changes as may be necessary, and then define them.
earth air fire water sleep
rain rust fun fur stick
What two words double their final letter before adding y? Fiery, from fire, is irregular in spelling.
LESSON LVIII.
de'mons, spirits; evil spirits.
groped, found one's way by feeling with the hands.
pre'vi ous, going before in time; preceding.
in clined', leaning towards; disposed.
dis tract'ed, confused by grief.
ex pired', died.
stat'ue, a figure carved to represent a living being.
stag'gered, walked with trembling steps.
as cer tained', found out by inquiring.
re tain', keep possession of.