P. 271.—“Tumbril,” tŭmˈbril. A two-wheeled cart which accompanies artillery, for carrying tools, etc.
P. 272.—“Punctilio,” punc-tĭlˈyo. Exactness in forms or ceremony.
“Ouglitz,” ougˈlitz; “Kourgané,” kour-gä-nāˈ.
NOTES ON REQUIRED READINGS IN “THE CHAUTAUQUAN.”
READINGS FROM ROMAN HISTORY.
P. 497, c. 1.—“Cisalpine.” On the hither side of the Alps, with reference to Rome, that is, on the south side of the Alps, opposed to transalpine.
“Doria Baltea,” doˈri-a bal-teˈa. Formerly called the Duria. It is a river which rises in the south of the Alps, and flows through the country to the Salassi, into the Po. It is said to bring gold dust with it.
“Salassians,” sa-lasˈsi-ans. A brave, fierce people, formerly living at the foot of the Pennine Alps.