Drift, a collection of loose earth and bowlders, distributed during the glacial epoch over large portions of the earth's surface.

Druidical, pertaining to the religious ceremonies of the ancient Celtic nations in France, Britain, and Germany.

Dynasty, a succession of kings of the same line or family.

Eccentricity, the distance of the centre of the orbit of a heavenly body from the centre of the body round which it revolves.

Edible, eatable.

Elliptical, having an oval or oblong figure.

Eocene, the oldest of the three epochs of the tertiary.

Epoch, any period of time marked by some particular cause or event.

Esplanade, a clear space, or grass plat.

Fauna, the animals of any given area or epoch.