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EDITORS, ORATORS AND REPORTERS.

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In presenting this dictionary to the public I do not
deom it necessary to apologize for any ohortcomings
they may discover in perusing it, in view of its great
importance and usefulness.

It has always appeared to nie that the greatest diffi-
culties experienced by writers and speakers whom duty
or position frequently calls before the public as such,
arise from an ignorance of the phrases contained in this
dictionary.

It is a well known fact that some of our leading
authors, journalists and orators owe their prominence as
such to their experience as reporters ; and what takes
years to accomplish in a newspaper office, or otherwise,
is here presented in the compass of a book of 300 pages.

Editors, reporters, orators and authors invariably oe-
come 00 by a long and careful study of such phraseology,
and those who will follow in their footsteps must do
likewise. Without application and industry it is impos-
sible for a person to excel in eloquence. No one ever
became a distinguished pleader, preacher, speaker or
lecturer without previous labor. He who wi|l excel in
any art must be distinguished by his enthusiasm for
that art which, firing his mind with the object in view,
will dispose him to relish every nficessary labor. Atten-
tion to the best models contributes greatly to perfection
in the arts of speaking and writing as in everything
else. In the most trivial kind of composition, in writing
a letter and in common conversation, people should learn
to express themselves with propriety and precision.

Of its utility in preparing speeches and lectures, and
in composing generally, there can exist but one opinion,
and that too decidedly favorable to need any apologetic
comment here. Much to the same purport are the re-
marks of some of those who have glanced through the
examples of my pro8^;ectus. In it. however, I do not

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claim originality in the fullest extent of that term ; yet,
upon inspection, the most superficial observer will im-
mediately perceive the entire arrangement to be my
own.

The thorough knowledge of a language inplies its
ready, flexible use in every form, or the ability to
read, write and speak it. Of these, the first is acquired
with comparative ease, but the case is different when
we have occasion to speak in public, or write for the
Press. To do this satisfactorily implies a previous study
of the various ways in which the same thought must
sometimes be expressed ; for we must sometimes be
ready to place the same idea in different points of view
and express it in different language. The only prac-
tical way of attaining this end lies, I submit, in ac-
quainting oneself with such phraseolo^ as this.

£ven those whom long practice has rendered familiar
with the resources and flexibility of language may some-
times find themselves embarrassed by s^nionyms, or in
want of the proper phrase to convey their exfut mean-
ing. Memory will sometimes fail. So that ah may have
occasion to refer to a work exhibiting the various ways
in which words are applied, and furnishing them with a
system of written elementary phrases to serve as models
after which to arrange and construct any sentence, the
application of which may be attended with doubt.

The student or speaker desiring to obtain fluency of
language, will derive unspeakable benefit from the occa-
sional perusal of its pages. In it will be found a por-
tion for all classes of society, from the most illiterate to
the first orator or writer of the day, no genius being so
original as not to benefit by its use.

To professional men and students in general, and all
those desirous of becoming very fluent and ready spea-
kers and writers within the limited time necessary to
familiarize themselves with its contents (and so spare
themselves much tedious trouble and research), the book
is particularly recommended, being admirably adapted
to impart to them that fluency of expression, couched in
precise and elegant language, peculiar to leading news-
paper men, and orators and authors who make this
phra.seology a special study.

There is another class of literary workers to whom
this dictionary will prove of great utility, as the best

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possible drill book that could be put into their hands ;
I mean stenographers and young reporters and speakers
to whom it stands unrivalled as a'guide. These remarks
are especially addressed to that unfairly treated, though
hard working body of men, the official stenographers
of Montreal, to whom justice is sometimes so scantily
meted ou*^.

It is sincerely hoped that when such persons have in-
telligently tested its merits they will lend their influence
in favor of its general circulation. I am convinced that
it requires but little intelligence for the student to duly
appreciate the comprehensive study which, in this book,
is given him to pursue.

In reading, the student becomes too interested in the
subject to think of choice phrases, or take the trouble
of writing them down as they occur or strike the fancy.
In this volume he is spared all such tedious work by
having about 15,000 select phrases printed in good type.
Next to sound logic comes the mode of putting it; in
precise and elegant language, giving to every word and
synonym its own meaning and value, and expressing
the same idea in several ways, which a finished speaker
or writer should ever be prepared to do, and which in-
variably distinguishes him in ordinary conversation
from all others. For the public generally judge a man
from a literary rather than a scientific standpoint. They
are more interested in ascertaining whether he be a good
speaker or writer than anything else. Science is gene-
rally concealed, whereas, literature invariably comes to
the surface in the parlor, the drawing room, the com-
mittee room, the debating room, on the street, on the
platform, in the church, in courts of justice, in legal
documents, &c., &c., and through the public Press.

The book contains none of those quotations from
poetical, classical and scientific works which are only
very rarely used or referred to by writers or speakers,
— nothing but the current language of the thoroughly
educated gentleman or lady who are invariably distin-
guished by their ready ability to express the .same idea
in various ways.

We sometin^es buy a book for its choice language, or
pay fifty cents or a dollar to listen to a distinguished
orator. In this volume will be found the choice lan-
guage of many orators, editors and reporters, at a very

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low price, considering the labor involved in it, and the
pains taken to put it in a presentable shape before the
public.

The fact that it is unique of its kind (all efforts to
procure anything like it, by mail or otherwise, having
hitherto proved ineffectual), should, I think, entitle it,
apart from its intrinsic value, to a conspicuous place in
the parlor and library. ;. < \

It is a matter of surprise that this department of
knowledge has been so long neglected, beinff so intimate-
ly connected with public and private life ; out it is gra-
tifying to find the interest there is at present manifested
throughout the Province on the subject of education. At
such a time when the minds of the people are alert to
this matter, the perusal of these phrases should not be
forgotten, an acquaintance with them being indispen-
sable to the distinguished wrii> r, scholar or orator. It
is well adapted, too, to instruct the youthful mind and
accomplish an object hitherto lost sight of in all bran-
ches 01 tuition.

I trust, then, that these my labors may be fully com-
pensated by its geneiral use, and that the people will
bear in mind that it is not merely the profits of
the work I seek after but their general information.
Should I accomplish my ends in this particular, I shall
consider myself amply paid for my trouble and ex-
pense.

I beg to thank the public sincerely for their generous
patronage which has so stimulated my efforts to be
useful to them as to have induced me to hasten the
publication of another work on which I am at present
engaged, and which, I hope, will prove equally accep-
table to them.

r . ALEXA NDER WRIGHT.

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Abandon. — You should abandon projects which you
are unable to conduct to a successful issue. Loyalty
will follow its abandonment. I abandoned myself to
jollity. Abandon your attitude of hostility. At this
point they abandoned the undertaking. Abandon the
childish position you have assumed. Tney were to have
paid a visit to the mountain on Saturday, but aban-
doned the project in view of the threatening state of
the weather. Abandon the pursuit of disqualification.
He has abandoned all hope of success. He has decided
to abandon the attempt. To abandon liberty of action.
He has abandoned actresses and taken to the church.

Aback — Never before was witness more taken aback.

Abate. — His cough has abated owing to his wonderful
recuperative powers ; but he is still debarred by failing
health from continuing his receptions on their wonted
brilliant footing. The nuisance should be abated. The
disease is rapidly abating. The distress has to some
extent abated. The excitement on the subject of home
rule continues without abatement. The rioting shows
no signs of abatement There is sqme abatement in the
ravages of small pox. This fear has abated as the re-
sult of the elections. The feeling of anxiety over their
condition is fast abating. The wind has abated and the
ice encumbering the river has passed out. His enthusiasm
abated as he eyed me quizzically.

Abide. — I will abide by the result. Abide the eventa
of the times. Abide by your promise.

Able. — An able paper. He shows his ability to ad-
vantage. His ability to enjoy freedom to more than
ordinary advantage. Men of undoubted ability, of great
business abilities. I question if he is able to do so. He
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Abnormal. — The temperature is abnormally high.

Abolish. — The persistent rumours circulated in certain
quarters to the effect that the idiotic custom is going to
be abolished proved to be unfounded. Corporal punish-
ment should be abolished. His proposed siiheme to abo*
lish the council.

Abound. — Extraordinary theories abound as to his
freedom from reproach in all matters involving official
integrity, but of actual facts there are none. Abundant
testimony as to his dissipation was given. It is a serial
of great force realistic in every particular and abound-
ing in incidents of a thrilling character. His report
abounds in facts of the most cheering description. His
lectures abound in passages of lofty eloquence.

Abroad. — In the morning all the city was abroad and
the enthusiasm was unbounded, but it has again resumed
its wonted aspect.

Abrupt. — What gives color to the suspicion that it
was a retaliatory move to avenge himself is his leaving
so abruptly.

Absent. — There was a marked absence of French tunes.

Absolute. — It is absolutely imperative that prompt and
effective measures should be taken to remedy these evils,
and that the question raised by them and couched in
language exhibiting results unique in history should be
dealt with at once. We are absolutely masters of the
situation. It is needless to remark that this rule is
absolute admitting of no exceptions. Absolute rudeness
is but seldom encountered. He absolutely declined.
Absolutely untrue I see absolutely no chance. There
is absolutely no danger. To meet 'hese charges abso-
lutely nothing con^mensurate with the position has been
done. It is your absolute duty. I absolutely deny that I
I influenced his rejection as candidate. It is absolutely
preventable. A knowledge of it while not absolutely
indispensable will be of advantage. A change of air is
absolutely necessary to his recovery. It is desirable
that he should be absolutely dissociated from the strife |
and rivalry of party politics. What I know to be abso-
lute facts. There is absolutely no truth in the rumour.
Absoltitely false. I absolutely refused. He is absolu-
tely free from reproach in all matters involving official I
integrity. He is absolutely above suspicion. Absolutely
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Such admissions are absolutely thrown away upon them.
Absolutely (utterly) hopeless. There is absolutely no
line of demarcation l^tween the two countries. The
cotton trade is an absolute monopoly, and controls the
entire market. Nothing short of absolute cruelty. His
treatment at their hands is absolutely unparalleled. It
is absolutely no proof. He has come into absolute con-
trol of the place. I am absolutely at their mercy. I
absolu^ely deny that it was that that governed me in
recommending the prerogative of mercy. He is penni-
less and in aosolute v/&nt, and if you think otherwise
yod are in error. The crops are an absolute failure, and
the people are in a state bordering on starvation, having
no resources whatever, and find winter approaching
without any prospect of pulling through it. It is free
from the ambiguities and absolute errors of expression
which abound in some books.

Absorb — The man whose reticence has absorbed so
much attention is versed in all the schemes and sham-
ming of convicts. His silence which has provoked some
comment and bitter resentment is attributable to the
fact that publicity is one of the penalties of black-
guardism. He became absorbed in the intricacies of
[philosophy. I have one absorbing desire. A story of
absorbing interest. Absorbed in studies.

4b8tain. — The judge laid stress upon his abstention
from testifying, and said that his cue was rather to re-
Itard matters than to hapten them. I abstained from
Joining the m^ vement. He abstained from voting as a
[matter of respect to his chief. I abstained from taking
lany part in it. Abstain from those helps by degrees.
[Abstinence from meat is enjoined.

Abstract — Reform is a splendid thing in the abstract ;
)ut the misery is we seldom get enough of it.

Absurd. — The absurdity of the idea is plain on its
tace. It would be absurd to argue so. Can anything
)e more adsurd than those rumours. He has crowned
lis absurdities by dismissing him. A laughable absur-
lity. He declared that the allegation that she sang out
)f tune was glaringly absurd, and that the force of his
editorial article to that effect was shattered.

Abuse. — The term " professor " is generally verv much
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so called profeasor should be stig'natized as a blackguard
is worse tnan absurd. Intolerable abtises.

Accede. — He declined to accede to their demands to
pass a measure acceptable to the country at large, and
the situation is ap^ain complicated. He has acceded to
the urgent request of his friends. He desired that it
should be done which was acceded to. I acceded to the
main proposals, and the situation is no longer com-
plicated.

Accept. — The novel point raised in connection with
the subject reveals the fact that it is the only acceptable
solution of the question at issue. Pass a measure Hccep-
table to the country at large. It Sx.nply means that his
statement is accepted with disfavor. While the people
are probably too conservative minded to accept this
solution of the problem they are sufficiently liberal to
support a crusade aiming at the abridgment of such
powers. It is the only acceptable solution of the tax
question. The government has accepted the situation
in the full acceptation of the word. I accept your ex-
planation as satisfactory. I accepted his assurance with
the warming that, &;c. The bill met with general ac-
ceptance, and this will have influence in curtailing the
debate. We accept the action and endorsement of the
press as progressive and beneficial to industry. He
expressed his purpoje to accept. There is no accepted
economic principle more dangerous in its tendencies.
It has become an accepted doctrine that they are power-
less to interfere if they compiy with the requirements o!|
the law. England wili not accept the responsibility of I
isolated action. He accepted defeat gracefully. It is a I
generally accepted theory that, &c. The moon's in-
fluence upon the weather is accepted by some as realj
and by others it is disputed. I accept responsibility fori
the article, but disclaim imputing that you are not doingl
your duty, and do not assume to question your ruling.!
The alleged late information received setting forth thej
reason of his suicide is gen<3ral]y accepted as true, thoughl
many persons atlhere to the belief that he was killedl
while not disputing the reported cause of the encounterJ
I accepted matters as they were and made the best of
them. The ^<snerally accepted idea is it would hurt hi^
sensibility. He is not eloquent in the usual acceptation
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so largely form the oratorical outfit of the average lec-
turer oeing seldom used by him. I intimated that his
calls were far from acceptable, and he took umbraire at
my remarks.

Access. — His late accession of fortune renders those
trips easily accessible to his children. Accessible ad-
vantages. His books are accessible to me. I have not
access to the authorities in your code. They are receiv-
ing accessions of strength.

Accident. — It is scarcely credible that the mystery of
his disappearance w&j solved or cleared up by accident.
He is the victim of an accident which may cost him his
life. Some accident must have befallen him as other-
wise he would not stay away.

Accommodate. — It appears safe to say that the ac-
commodation is insufficient. In order to better accom-
modate his taste in this regard. He has accommodated
himself to his present condition.

Accompany. — His word^j were accompanied with more
opprobrious epUhets than the circumstances admitted of,
but his sincerity of purpose is unquestioned.

Accom/plish. — He has accomplished a novel task in
the way of disinfection at a time when disease is ram-
pant in the city. All his remarks bore more or less on
the point that the difficulty lies in the defective drainage.
He has accomplished absolutely nothing. The firemen
turned out too late to accomplish anything. It is easy
of accomplishment. There is no immediate prospect of
its b^ing accomplished. You cannot accomplish much
in that time — in a trifie less than an hour. His arrest
was easily a«c<~niplished. Hi? efforts to accomplish his

object have b^^ eulogized. It is an accomplished fact.

In his condition of advancing years and declining
strength he feels no assurance of his ability to accom-
plish these objects — results of the highest importance.
To accomplish aims — ends. The formation of the cabinet
has been virtually accomplished. The difficulty lies in
the way of accomplishing it. His resignation is almost
accomplished. He has accomplished a diplomatic stroke.
It.'' irastery is a feat of memory to accomplish. As an
accomplishment it is one of the highest that can be
aspired to. He has accomplished his vile purpose.

Accord. — According to all indications tro''.ble is brew-
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intrigues are rife to supplant English influence ; but the
generally accepted theory is that the facts are exactly
the reverse. They were accorded permission to conccct
a plan to get riJ of him. His interests do not accord
with mine. He seizes every opportunity to announce
himself in perfect accord with this policy. He was
accorded a good reception. They are in complete accord
on that question. A verdict in accordance with the
facts was returned, no blame being imputed to anyone.
Much public sympathy is accorded him. Bring them
jnto accord with our views. It is hardly in accord with
the temper of the times in which we live. To accord an
interview. They did it of their own accord. I am
heartily in accord with the investigation, This is in
accordance with precedence ; but if the charges are sub-
stantiated he should not be allowed to go scot free. The
most ample recognition has been universally accorded
him.

According. — This I accordingly did. According to
their straitjacket ideas it is detrimental to the morals of
the community. The election is over according to all
accounts.

Account. — His appearance may be accounted for to
some extent by the fact that, &;o. There is a shortage
in his acoount of $20. The woman who displayed such
masculine tendencies, and with whom this account deals,
has refuted all the objections raised by her enemies.

Accrue. — The benefits and advantages accruing there-
from are duly appreciated by the city's accredited repre-
sentatives whose duty it is to further our interests.

Accumulate. — As facts accumulate they onl^ tend to
complicate rather than unravel the mystery. They
intend accumulating evidence linking fact to fact with-
out any relaxation of their efforts until the matter is
probed to the bottom and the last remnant of incredulity
is removed. An accumulation of discomforts. Many
evidences are accumulating to show it.

Accurate. — Accuracy is the first essential. Accurate
description.

Accu ^om. — He is not accustomed to exact thought
or expression, but he accounts it a grievance to have nis
warmest hopes eluded. The city is restored to its ac-
customed quietness.
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your utmost to achieve your ends. He has achieved
such popularity as fails to the lot of few men.

Acknowledge. — I intimated that his calls were far
from acceptable, but instead of taking umbrage at my
remarks, he smilincrly bowed his acknowledgments for
having been relieved of the pressure of the recently in-
flicted tax. He smiled his acknowledgments. The ac-
knowledged belle of the cii^^.

Acquaint. — Knowing that accuracy is the first esssen-
tial they acquainted us with the details of the affair and
the disastrous results that would follow from the adop-
tion of a contrary course. To acquaint with facts,
views, principles and advantages. Not being acquaintad
M'ith the nature of an oath, her evidences is not avail-
able. To acquaint with human character in all its va-
rieties and impart a complete appreciation of all that is
great.

Acquiesce. — Though his influence is daily acquiring
larger proportions you should not tamely acquiesce in
his opinions how respectable soever from authority or

age.

Acqvire — The fact that he is pushing the expedition
beyond the sphere of Turkish interests has awakened
the enthusiasm of nations, and he has thereby acquired
a popularity as widespread as civilization ; but his ac-
tion has been somewhat impeded by German intrigues.
It can be acuuired by careful btudy. It can be learned
with proficiency by attending to the elementary prin-
ciples. He spoke on the advisability of their acquiring
a more perfect knowledge of the moral attributes of the
lower animals. These accusations have acquired exten-
sive proportions. To acquire control. To acquire infor-
mation at the only reliable source. To acquire readiness
of expression. He acquired a habit which grow on him
to such an extent that the results were fatal. Acquire a
knowledge of music from the best sources.

Acquisitioit. — As Niagara bids fair to receive an ac-
quisition of residents this season strenuous efforts are
being put forth for increased hotel accommodation. He
is an important acquisition to their ranks.

Acquit. — He had a difficult part but he acquitted
himself creditably : The audience was under the potent
spell of an impassioned speaker. I readily acquit you
of any intention to do him an injustice. To acquit of

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responsibility. He acquitted himself well in the dif-
ferent jparts allotted to him.

Acnmoniotua language, Act. — He has given expres-
sion to the puerile complaint that they were not acting
within their rights in meeting her demands, and that
the action of the meeting has oeen impugned which I
can qualify as not being the case. He acted througout
with commendable patience. J will act upon the suppo-
sition that you are right. Family troubles impelled him
to the act. Instead of taking an active interest in his
affairs, and acting a dignified part. He gave no reason
for the rash act more than that he was tired of life.

Action. — They are held in readiness for immediate
action. They are digesting their plan of action. To
take decisive action. England's action is assigned as
the immediate cause of the outbreak. Pass resolutions
condemnatory of his action. Such action would be open
to be misconstrued. A regular furore exists over his
action. Take action on it. The Irish policy should be
one of immediate action. Take action against his ar-
rest. It calls for immediate action. It impedes its free
action. There are no grounds for such action. Such
action is uncalled for. He acts unconcernedly. Await
initiative action on the tax question. I highly appre-
ciate the kind spirit which prompted your action. Act
up to what you find to be for the welfare of the coun-
try. She is judged from the standpoint of beauty;
henceforth, she will be judged from the standpoint of an
actress. That she is active goes without saying. He is
sustained in his action on bonuses. They ai:e drilling
in view of possible action. Act upon his suggestion to
pass it over as being a purely personal matter. Act on
my advise, otherwise your efibrts to disperse them will
meet with stout resistance.

Actual. — There is seemingly no actual necessity for it.
The actual facts.

Actuate. — -As they are actuated by French sympathies
they loathe the idea of German dictation ; but their ut-
ter helplessness preludes all possibility of interference.
Actuated by a desire to plHce him in the unpleasant po-
sition of opposing their wishes. Actuated by spite, by
bitter hatred, by self inteie.«»t. They are not actuated
by improper motives, but their position is liable to mis-
apprehension. They are beyond all question patriotic.
A similar feeling actuates me.

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Adapt. — The theory that the thorough utilization of
our resources cannot be ohtained until our volunteer
force is adapted to the needs and requirements of the
country is untenable. Adapt your views to the rapiclly
altering circumstances of the country. He has the
faculty of adapting himself to ciicumstances. With a
special adaptation to its present purpose. It is pecu-
liarly adapted for that. Ill adapted. It is admirably
adapted to their wants. It confers unpon you doubt-
less some advantage adapted to your circumstances.
Her exterior is well adapted to stealing. Its adaptability
to all »izes and shapes. An unscrupulous editorial
against our adaptation grossly inaccurate from end to
end and teeming with misrepresentations.

Add. — It is needless to add that I paid her a tribute
of appreciation, and put forward her views through the
piess. Disaster has been added to disappointment. It
will add to your business facilities and lend additional
eclat tc the celebration. The wholesale demolition of
fences adds considerably to the beauty of the street.
It may be added that the audience burst out into thun-
ders of applause. To add to the eulogy pronounced by
this long array of disinterested witnes.ses would be to
add fragrance to the violet or hues to the rainbow.
Marriage is such a burlesque ending he added musing.
In addition to the usual attractions of Summer resorts,
there are other privileges which should be a considera-
tion when choosing a summer home.

Addtice.—ThiB fact is adduced as evidence that race
and religion were put forth as a justiiication for using
the revolver ; but police interference which met with
stout resistance is assigned as the immediate cause of
the outbreak. The verdict is not in accordance with
the evidence adduced. He adduced — cited — precedents
in support of his action, and displayed much persistence
in doing so. Various arguments were adduced in sup-
port of this, and in favor of the view that the air is
vitiated.

Adreas. — A confusion of ideas seemed to pervade his
mind while addressing himself to this point.

Adequate. — There is no adequate conception among
them of the vastness of the resources and possibilities of
the country. Their views on ^his point are various, but
they all doggedly adhere to the idea that the under-

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taking should be abandoned in view of the heavy ex-
penditure it would involve. "Disappointed" is a word
hardly adequate to express my feelings and unfeigned
regret. No other term is adequate to express the situa-
tion. Adequate compensaticn.

Adhere. — Though he displayed much persistence in
pressing his points to a decisive issue they may rely
upon his firm adherence to the principle and basis of
his policy. The persistent silence they have so long
maintained does not warrant him in promising that an
appeal to the country is within the range of possibilities.
Adhere to the train of thought running through the dis-
course, and observe the modes of its connexion. They
are decided on adherence to his policy. ; v%' , ^ri^

Adjourn. — The debate was adjourned on his motion.
It is altogether impracticable to adjourn on the day
named.

Adjust. — To adjust difficulties. The matter is satis-
factorily adjusted. . ^"' ' ,^^

Adjunct. — Shorthand is a useful adjunct to knowledge
in every sphere of life. It is regarded as an indispen-
sable adjunct to the proceedings.

Administer. — I considered it my duty to administer a
rebuke to him while administering my ecclesiastical
affairs. It is quite in order that a vigorous chastisement
should be administered to him. A competent authority
administered the oath.

J-cZmi^.^Though France has reason to be jubilant
over the hew constitution yet there are points therein
which admit of ambiguity, and must form the subject of
debate. I cannot see my way to admitting that they have
been influenced by such sentiments. I do not admit such
conclusions, nor do I admit your contention. It must be
admitted that it is criminal to exact labor at such a rate.
For the sake of argument let it be admitted that it is so.
There are exceptional cases where a request of this
nature is admissible. Its necessity and desirability are
universally admitted. The first fact all thinking people
admit as a fact ; the second is worth considering. I
unhesitatingly admit that it ifi a question that admits of
some discussion. He admits his dual responsibility of
editor and proprietor. I admit the possibility of doing
so, as well aj your disclaimer of any assent to it.
He fully admitted the gravity of such considerations,

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but substantially admitted the impossibility of enter-
taining them. Fatal admissions.

Adopt. — The mueting adopted a series of resoluutions
expressive of its belief that resort to home-rule would
be certain to eventuate in actual civil war, and so decided
on adherence to their policy as a matter of expediency,,
if not of right. Adopt for your guidance his opinion
in shaping your future, and a more conciliatory tone.
He advised the adoption of his plan and such precau-
tionary measures as the circumstances admit of. The
resolutions do not advise the adoption of such a course
Its being adopted here and there will be abundant
opportunity to test its value. Its adoption comes within
the domain of practical questions. The means adopted
to repress the sedition and stave off the end will but
hasten its approach. You might, and with an appear-
ance of reason, have adopted his view of the subject.
The light-fingered gentry have adopted a novel mode of
travel. He proposed the adoption of the main points of
the project. I adopt your view that that is the discip-
line they are enjoined to adopt. Adopt his suggestions
and policy of conciliation. The stand he has taken of
urging upon the council the advisability of doing so is
the course of action I am adopti^ig. Do not adopt,
sensational methods of gaining popularity, but adopt a.
more resolute attitude. The opinion is prevalent that
they will adopt tactics to set the case back. I heartily
congratulate you on the adoption of the improvement
scheme now being voted on. To adopt a defective mode
of speaking.

Adrift. — Having cut Alsace adrift from the Empire
the probabilities of war with Germ*iny are not very
remote. To turn adrift penniless.

Advance. — The chariot of progress advances, crushing
beneath its wheels all those who would fain impede its
course. Advanced ideas. I advanced the view that, etc.
There is force in the argument advanced by him. Her
course had been deliberately determined upon in advance
of my coming. To advance objections and pleas. Con-
sumption in an advanced stage. The balance of the
argument is strongly in favor of the considerations
advanced by you. It is indispensable to our advanced
state of civilization. New York has taken a step in
advance of Paris in that direction, and is in advance of'

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'Chicago in so far that it has more schools. Several
theories have been advanced to account for her disap-
pearance.

Advantage. — That his children should lack those
educational advantages does not say much for his taste.
It will not redound to your advantage. To foroffo
advantages. I have been enormously advantaged by it.
It is an advantage comparatively insignificant by the
side of the other. I tooK advantage of the occasion to
draw a parallel between them, the drift of the argument
being tnat the necessity for one follows the other as
effect follows cause. Capable of imparting advantages
of extensive utility. It has the advantage of speed. So
much for the advantages of the place. She was seen
to-day to the best possible advantage. The first day
from a financial point of view was the most advan-
tageous. .

Adverse. — He did it under adverse circumstances at-
tended often with disgrace, and finally returned home
sure that his hard fate had redeemed him. Much of the
-adverse criticism upon his plan for adjusting the dispuU
is due to a misconception of the functions of the com-
mission.

Advert. — He adverted to the importance of the ques-
tion, and the expediency of its being discussed.

Advertise. — The paper is recognized ay an advertising
medium.

Advise. — Advices from the other side voice the gene-
ral opinion that those repressive measures are indispen-
sable to our advanced state of civilization. Do not ad-
vise it against your conscience.

Advocate. — He advocated 8trin<rent measures of coer-
cion which were urgently demanded by the condition of
the country, and the removal of religious disability. He
has time and again advocated the awarding of contracts
to them. The methods employed to bring about recip-
rocity differ from those advocated by me. To advocate
disorder. His advocacy of it is untinged by any such
desire. It advocates their coalition as a measure which
wiQ thwart their designs. By speech and writing advo-
cate the cause of liberty. He has never gone the length
of advocating it. Their utter helplessness should be
their best advocate. His advocacy of their retention in
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tioD, which is stigmatized as mere cant He is its.
unwavering advocate. He has advocated it eloquently -
in the interest of progress.

Affair. — People speak in whispers of the affair. That
is his version of the atfair. The papers are complacently
repeating that a crisis is imminent in our affairs. The •
conuition of affairs is threatening. It is a mixed-up-
affair. Affairs are rather strained. It is a serious state •
of affairs. He is at the bottom of the whole affair.
Putting the best possible construction on the affair. He
reviewed the state of affairs. I look upon it as the only-
panacea for the present state of affairr He is unceas-
ing in his attention to his affairs. An'airs are getting
mixed. It turns out to be a more seriouis affair than at
first appeared. The procession was a gorgeous affair, .
the trade guilds viing with each other in display. The
excursion was a very enjoyable affair, and its success was
due to our efforts. Their description of the affair differs .
materially from yours. The excursion, which was a
very enjoyable affair, was a success both socially and .
financially. Affairs are in a state of tension. It im-
parted a dignity to the affair, and exercised an influence
very potent in bringing people here. The affair was
hushed up. He is taking a prominent part in the affair. .
It is a very slow affair.

Affect — They affect to believe that the illness of one
was merely a subterfuge, and that the juint absence of
the two would materially affect their business. He
affects regret at my illness. I have the same affection
for it that dogs have fpr mustard. Agriculture is
serio'isly affected by the abnormally cold weather.

Affirm. — They affirmed the certainty of a disturbance
of the peace in the event of a public demonstration. He •
moved an amendment affirming the necessity of such a
measure.

Affix. — You affix an erroneous interpretation to this. ,

Afflict. — He is afflicted with the itch for writing.

Afford. — ^The evidence adduced was of the most con-
clusive character, and overwhelmingly strong in her
favor, arid sustained the judge's view that the disruption
of the coalition would add greatly to her importance.
It afTords shelter to 100 at . the outside. It affords him
a legitimate gratification. This will afford a solution of '
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afford no proof of that. Shorthand affords great facili-
ties to those who are toiling up the hill of science. The
opportunities afforded have heen well discussed. No
better illustration of their insincerity could be afforded.
It affords the first means of increasing our population,
but I cannot afford time to discuss it. It affords keen
satisfaction to his many ardent admirers. It will afford
an advantage in another respect. To afford assistance.
It affords uo evidence that he has studied the subject to
any purpose. Honest and fearless in all things, the
world can ill afford his loss. The circumstances afford
reasonable grounds for reference to the subject. Evi-
dence is afforded everywhere to prove it. You are
hfforded an absolutely sure basis whereon to act. As
comparatively few can afford the luxury of a house to
themselves, we must do away with landlords altogether.
That affords no clue to it. His conduct affords matter
for speculation. It affords them many occasions to
bring others under their baneful influence. The moun-
tain ceased to afford safety to the fleeing thousand.s. It
affords a meaus of constant communication between us.
Horses afford the only means of transportation.

Afloat. — A rumour is afloat that he appealed to their
experience of life, and showed that such testimony
could not be set aside without an utter violation of the
first principles of the law of evidence, a complete
negation of all faith in human testimony and a total
disregard of the ordinary rules that regulate human
affairs. Sinister rumors are afloat to that effect. False
reports have been set afloat concerning him. Theories
were afloat early after the fatal accident that some one
must have witnessad it ; this latter seems highly im-
probable.

Age. — His death has aged me.

Agent. — They are potent agencies for bringing tha
article into general use, notwithstanding the theorie^i
afloat to the contrary The chief, agent of death is
starvation. Catholicity has been an immense agency
fur good : Restitution is often made through its agency.
Kindness is the most powerful cf all hnman* agencies.
The doctor expatiates on rest as a curative agent which,
he show.«», is.nature's opportunity for repair.

Aggravate. — Their loneliness aggravates their afflic-
tions and renders recovery diffioult if not utterly im-

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possible. It would aggravftte race jealousies. To ag-
gravate reproach. His condition was aggravated by an
attack of rhumatism. To aggravate difficulties.

Aggregate. — The total number of deaths aggregated
100, some of which were from the outlying municipaTities.
The claims aggregated some $50.

Aggrieve. — ^1 fail to see that he has any particular
reason to feel aggrieved by his action.

Agitate. — The question of precedence is agitating
them, and they are adopting the system of covering
with opprobrium all those who do not act just like
themselves. There is a scandal agitating London. They
are greatly agitated over the balL Agitate for a library.
A rescue i.s being agitated. The question of an addi-
tional clerk is earnestly agitated. It is an affair that is
agitating the minds of the people.

Agree. — They agree with the statement that the da-
mages are inadequate on the face of the evidence adduced
in its entirety, and so will support the resolution with
unanimity.

Aggressive action of liberals.

Aid. — The young folk are opening a bazaar in aid of
the work, and the wildest speculations are indulged in.
Both of these causes probably aided in wiping it out of
existence. It materially aids discussion.. It would be
of incalculable benefit in aiding weather forecasts, and,
with this view, they are expected to subscribe hand-
somely. He is aiding iniquity, and our paper contains
a southing rebuke and reply to him.

Aim. — Through your columns I aim to meet the ever
existing want of advocating the cause of public morality
and decency. His avowed aim has been to meet your
views fairly and squarely. Aim at efficiency rather than
at popularity, and a material amelioration of your posi-
tion.

Air. — You can form no adequate idea of the damage
caused by the London scandals that are being aired from
a mere description of it. It has an unmistakable air
of incompletejiess.

Akin. — Such a conception or anything akin to it is
alien to my character.

Alienate. — They should be more keenly alive to the
gravity of the matter and their own interests than to
alienate his devotion to them.

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AUy. — He is distrastful of his allies, and is making
the most of his chances.

Alight — He was heartily cheered when he alighted
from the train.

Alike. — They envy him alike in his life and in his
death.

Alive. — The place was perfectly alive with visitors.
They should be alive to the necessity of fumigation.

AUay. — To allay agitation and anxiety. Reports
have been spread to allay public feeling.

Allege. — He sought protection alleging that his life
was in danger. The alleged shocking scenes were purely
imaginary. They allege as a reason for their demon-
stration that, etc.

Alleviate burdens. *:';♦;:

Allot. — There was a separate room allotted to him.

Allow. — Do not allow party feeling to carry you out
of the path of duty. But for all this I must allow him
a great advantage. The subject is never allowed to drop
out of sight. That is its alleged object. In allowing
him the courtesy of election for a second term, the best
interests of the country are consulted. Besides the or-
dinary forms of growing rich, it must be allowed there
is room for genius as well in this as in all other circum-
stances of life.

Allude. — It is of primary importance that the subject
should be alluded to. You should not volunteer such
unmanly allusions.

Aloof. — He is holding completely aloof from the con-
test now p<nnding, and seems to consider it no part of his
business to interest«himself in it in the least.

Alter. — The government would be more or less than
human if it altered its decision now in face of the open
threats levelled against it.

Amase. — I stood amased at his impertinence. My
amasement hnd no bounds.

AmeTioMe to rules. The public is always amenable {
to advice.

Amidst. — He meandered down the fields looking the j
picture of comfort amid the plandits of the onlookers.
Amidst other pursuits I find time to give attention tc I
music. His nomination was ratified by an unanimous
vote amid cheers. His visit amid the acclamations of I
the enthusiastic spectators was an imposing sight.

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AmUa. — Do not think it aiiiisH if I speak so.

Amount. — Taking all things into consideration it will
not amount to much. The worst feature in this class of
litigation is that the delays in the.se cases amount to a
practical denial of justice. There id no law bearing
directly upon the case, and, in consequence, the field is
open for an unlimited amount of interesting speculators.

Ample. — Ample prepanitiuns. Ample time intervened
between the two nateM. It is am ply sufficient for my
demands. So far as physique was concerned, I had
ample material to choose from. The pure consciousness
of worthy actions abstracted from the views of popular
applause is in itself ample reward.

Anecdote. — The hero of the anecdote laughed till he
cried.

Anger. — I was angered by his conduct. He was
purple with anger.

Anim,ate. — An animated controversy. Animated by
a spirit of hostility. The competition was animated.

Anew. — The old misunderstanding between them has
broken out anew.

Animosity. — It would keep alive sectional animosity.
Daring late years we have hoped that animosities which
prevailed in former years I.ad disappeared, g.nd that the
country was in the path of prosperity and peeCce.

Annownce. — The announcement of her death brings
to mind some romantic incidents of her early life. He
announced the results of the concern previously to doing
so. A book is announced from his pen. His death is
announced as having occurred in Paris. The announce-
ment of his elevation has been received with warm
approval. The policy announced will increase the diffi-
culties which the late government had striven to
diminish. She announced herself specially delighted
with the splendid view afforded. The order of the pro-
cession has been announced. He has announced his
purpose to withdraw from further public service. It was
announced in the most formal manner. The announce-
meiit that he would attend has given rise to considerable
gossip. His resignation on the score of ill-health is
oflScially announced. To announce intentions. Every
I chief, of eminence is announced as participiating in it,
jThe announcement of the sale drew a motley crowd of
I fortune hunters. The announcement of his death will

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doubtless recall many memories. The announcement
was made in the regular course, but it is no secret that
he hhd a leaning towards me. Every effort was made
to get him to announce his retirement from politics, but
to no effect.

Answer. — It answered my expectations. It answers
all purposes. The little game did not answer. He
answered the charges seriatim. He is answerable for
hfr doings.

Antafj ynism. — In antagonism to the corporation.
From what we can gather he left unconvinced, and the
old antagonistic feeling has broken out again.

Anticipate. — It will, it is anticipated, lead to immedi-
ate measures being taken to repress the nuisance. There
is IV lively time anticipated. I don't anticipate much
opposition or trouble. I was there in anticipation of
further developments in the case. I anticipate a suc-
cessful issue to my mission.

Appall. — Those are considerations which appall the
moral sense of the world.

Appeal. — No right-minded man whatever his ostenta-
tious objections to vaccination would use such weapons
against it. Vile appeals to prejudice and passions and
patriotism. There is no surer way of testing a friend
than by ^appealing to his pocket. Appeals to them
to disperse were futile, and then followed piteous
appeals for assistance. I appeal to you for information.
Appeals to fanaticism. He appealed to them on the
ground of nationality and religion. There is an appeal
to them to awake from their torpor.

Appear. — He appeared to advantage. It is made
fully apparent that such is his aim. I was awed by his
appearance. He resembles me in general appearance.
He put in an appearance on the day designated. Stocks
are apparently unaffected by the casualties from across
the lines. From the facts oi the case it appears that he
appeared upon the scene. Their costume appeared to
great advantage. It appears rational to say so. An
imposing appearance. The news is in keeping with their
dismal appearance. Her behaviour appears to have been
beyond reproach. The trouble appears to be in regard
to that. He is going to appear before the altar of
Hymen, and join the benedicts. It does not appear a
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death-like stillness and tameness of the alGPair became
terribly apparent. The trip was apparently uneventful.
Append.— Appended are noticea selected at random
ouu of thousands of a similar nature. There is a note
appended to the statement.

Applaud. — They burst out into thunders of applause.
Many lovers of the game, and notably, the friends of
the team, put in an appearance and ^udly applauded
their efforts. He was rapturously applauded.

Apply. — Such is the designation applied to the new
tariii', and, in view of all the circumstances attending its
passage, it cannot be denied that it is singularly appro-
priate. I use it in the limited sense in which it is
usually applied. It applies with a tenfold force to your
church. They apply themselves to their work with a
zeal which never abates. It is commendable when
applied towards any meritorious object — emphatically
so, when devoted to the interests of religioa. The prin-
ciple does not here apply. The application of these
principles to any one department of instruction consti-
tutes a particular method, and varies according to the
nature of the study and the end proposed. Those
objections apply with equal force toyour opponent who
has never been tried in public life. Shorthand needs no
elaborate appliances ; paper and pencil, and the acces-
sories are complete. If society gossip be well informed,
the question does not apply to the man who is an appli-
cant for the post of inspector. I am debarred by my
position from making application therefor.

Appoint. — His appointment is a matttr of fact. He
was so hilarious over his appointment that he indis-
creetly sought to drown his joy in the flowing bowl.

Apprehend. — No danger or trouble is apprehended.
I am apprehensive as to the safety of the structure, the

j scene of my career.

I Appreciate. — An appreciative audience. He is a re-
tiring, unobtrusive, not to say, dull man; but he has not
suffered to any appreciable extent. 1 appreciate your
z jX m my behalf, and your needs and ettbrts. It has

I many advantages as it is made with the least appreciable

I effort. He has his reward in popular appreciation.

I There was a good house, and the audience was apprecia-

I tive.

I Apprize. — He is kept constantly apprized of her con-

I dition.

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■ Approach.- — The time is rapidly approaching when
the Governor will be approspched about the appointment.
There is nothing to approach it. It is approaching com-
pletion. The amount taken up approaches SIOOO, but
it should vastly exceed that. 1 have no expectation
that his motion will approach success. It is approach-
ing an important crisis in its history. It is approaching
perfection. There are indications of the approach of a
series of hostilities. The approaches to the river are
filthy in the extreme. He subsequently approached me
with the same end in view. Matters are approaching a
crisis. She cannot approach her in beauty. He is re-
ported to be approaching convalescence. He has been
approached on the subject of the proposed taxation.
No system can approach it, much less improve on it.
Active preparations are on foot for the appraaching
electoral contest. The subject was approached with
frankness and moderation. He looks with horror on
anything approaching protection. He precipitately fled
on my approach. He spoke for an hour, and though dis-
claiming any desire to approach the subject in a pas-
sionate manner, intensified French feeling before he got
through.

Appropriate. — The arms are appropriated to various
purposes. Appropriate it to your own personal use.
Eminently appropriate. Appropriate the amount for
yourself. Every conceivable thing that was portable
was appropriated l>y the robbers. An appropriate name.
I think it appropriate to call your attention to this
question. Mottoes appropriate to the circumstance in
honor of the man who has proved a failure as a leader.

Approximate. — They wear drapery more or less ap-
proximating the European ideal. Approximately, it is
one in 1000.

Approve. — Give it your unanimous approval. The
new cabinet has been approved. I unqualifiedly approve
it. Dressed in the most approved French style. The
papers approve of hi.s action. His action in dismissing
them has been approved. There were some marks of
approval. Music taught on the most approved method.
I highly approve of the object of your paper, conducted
as it is on an honest basis.

Apt — Before drawing down the curtain on this course
of lectures on what may be aptly termed philosophy,

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it is

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course
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permit me, in imagination, to come before you and the
loutlights of popular favor, and — hat in hand and hand
on heart — to thank you all most sincerely for your kind
and patient attention, and for the large measure of suc-
cess that has all a,long attended my humble efforts.

Arbitrate. — The arbitrator of the destinies of Europe.

Argue. — This argues that he is sanguine of defeating
me. You wont make much headway with such argu-
ments. He argued against the idea that liberals are
bound to follow their leader. He is within his right in
arguing against annexation. He brought forward un-
answerable arguments in so far as his character was
concerned.

Arise. — The interesting question arises whether it is
possible to associate them with the fact that. &sc. The
discontent arising out of their attempt to economize at
the expense of the public is assuming large proportions.
Notwithstanding the many difficulties arising from the
inclemency of the weather a fair success has crowned
their efforts. The benefits arising from it. He is out
of danger unless complicatiens arise. Unless some un-
foreseen necessity arises. As soon as a convenient
pretext arises. That is one good that will arise out of the
present difficulties. When occasion arises. The trouble
all arose from the gas question. A difficulty has
arisen about it. In order to prevent misapprehension
arising out of the tenor of a paragraph in the paper.
Strange rumours have got afloat arising out of the
orange question, A coldness has arisen between them
on that account. No need will arise for it. In quarten^
likely to be well informed the opinion is plainly stated
that the mischief arising from it will by bhe Fall be
likely to have acquired grave proportions. A great
storm of oppoiaition arose according to the account fur-
nished. Disturbing influences have arisen. There are
numerous alarming rumours in circulation to the effect
that a misunderstanding has arisen A slight un-
pleasentness arose caused by oue of them using un-
complimentary epithets in allusion to him. Should a
conflict with the authorities arise I have no doubt of
the issue. Circumstances may arise to render such a
step necessary. Diseases arising from physical excess.
A new complication has arisen in the French difficulty.
Those ugly developments lUrose from the fact that it

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furnished no settled principles. Contingencies may
arise. This condition of aflTairs arises from the heavy
losses sustained. ' His injuries are serious, and serious
complications may arise. The incidental benefits arising
therefrom. Many obstacles will arise in your path.
The consensus of opinion is that a crisis will arise to
force a modification of the cabinet. An issue has arisen
between France and Germany. It has raised my hopes.
Let us reflect on the evils arising from such negligence.
The question naturally arises — and here is where con-
troversy comes in— whether there is any defect of
efficiency as the result of such simplicity. Oh this point
it would not be fair to dogmatize without mastering
the system. The chief interest arises from the certainty
resulting from their changed conditions. The nuisance
arising from it has been a subject of complaint from
residents in the neighbourhood. A new feature has
arisen in the case. ISi end of complications arose. The
impression is growing that a litormy argument arose on
licence. He carried the national weapon, the shillelagh,
and prepared to use it should provocation arise. An
emergency has arisen.

Arm. — All the powers are armed to the teeth.
Arovyse. — They have aroused themselves to the im-
portance of a thorough system of prevention. It would
arouse the indignation of the world. They have been
aroused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm. The in-
cident has aroused the old feud in .the bitterest form.
Anti-French feeling has been aroused. It has aroused
the deepest resentment. To arouse prejudices, passions,
enthusiasm and suspicions. It has aroused something
akin to horror in many breasts. Public attention is
aroused on the subject. His speech aroused unbounded
enthusiasm and sympathy, and moved tl^e audience to
tears. I'll awaken his hopes and arouse him to a sense
of his duty. Being of interest to me it naturally
aroused my ire : it was galling to me and I testily said
that when older he would discover that sugar is better
than vinegar.

Arrange. — A compromise was arranged on such a
basis. Arrange for a meeting. They have arranged
preliminary matters and submitted their conclusions.
All the details for the auspicious event have been
arranged. There was no end of trouble to the arrange-

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ment just come to. They are perfecting arrangements
for the execution of the sentence against him, and he
will be the first victim of the new mode of punishment.

Arrant. — Such arrant nonsense is seldom met with
outside of insane asylums.

Array. — An unparalleled array of leading actors.

Arrive. — No definite arrangement has been arrived
at. The conclusions arrived at can be accepted as
worthy of credence. An agreement has been arrived at
by which he accepts his terms. They have arrived at
an ultimate settlement. Long after fche hour for the
entertainment had arrived. I agree with the conclusion
or decision arrived at. He has arrived at the years of
discretion. The theory arrived at is that, etc. Arrived
at the office I found a letter awaiting me. In the face
of such facts it is difficult to arrive at such a result.
The latest denoument in the scandal is the arrival of the
lady herself, which gives a new complexion to the affair.

Arrogate such right to yourself.

Art. — A professor of the tonsorial art.

Article. — Jam and other articles of consumption. A
despatch from a correspondent whose mendacity is
notorious, is the text for his article.

Ascend. — His star is in the ascendant. The sun of
the old land is in the ascendant.

Ascertain. — The narrative of the assassination differs
from the ascertained facts. I find difficulty in ascertain-
ing the issue between us.

Ascribe. — As far as can be ascertained, the cause of
death is ascribed to heart disease. It is ascribed
chiefly to the improved state of business affairs. His
difficulties are ascrib<^d to gambling which he patronized
ardently. He ascribes want of push to them. He
ascribes the failure to the evils of individualism which
has borne the most direful result.

Aside. — Aside from its size there was nothing pecu-
liar about it.

Ask. — They pertinaciously ask contributions to that
end.

Aspect. — That is the aspect of the case as it presents
itself to me. He has seen poverty in every aspect. The
aspect of affairs is threatening. The whole aspect of
the place is changed greatly, notwithstanding the un-
favorable aspect of the weather.

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Aspersion. — Don't throw unworthy aspersions upon
his name.

Assail. — To a<98ail teachings.

Asswdit — Tt 19. Impregnable to all the assaults made
upon it. He is assailed with a virulence almost without
precedent in the annals of controversy. How kindly
nave they been fortified by Nature against the assaults
of adversity.

Assent. — To this I assented. Every one m'^st assent
to the latter conclusion.

Assemble. — They were lost in the vastness of the
a^S'^iniblage. A mere assemblage of rules is unfitted to
satisfy one dr.iirous of speaking a language. In less
than a month parliament will have assembled,

Assert. — A dispatch asserts that an agreement exists
between three powers, presumably, France, Germany
and Austria. He is beginning to assert his im))ortance.
Her outraged dignity asserted itself. I don't L':.">w
what amount of truth there is in those statements; nor
do I mean to assert that, were the alleged facts substan-
tiated, they would bear the interpretation which you put
upon them ; the very fact of such an interpretation be-
ing put upon them is suggestive of danger. This is
equivalent to asserting that it was made out of abso-
lutely nothing. I assert it without any hesitancy. The
natural sentiment is asserting itself. There is not a
tittle of foundation for the assertion. An enthusiastic
meeting was held for the purpose of asserting their
rights and improving things. I simply assert facts
which have come under my notice through personages
who are thoroughly versed in matters of etiquette sur-
rounding royalty. ' ^

Assiduovs. — Labor assiduously for our interests.

Assign. — It is scarcely conceivable that it is due to
the cause assigned. To assign a task. The reason
assigned is ill-health. Assign to each branch its place
arid degree of importance. He is fully able to meet the
requirements of the parts assigned him. We feel borne
away upon a rapid tide to the future, regarding which
assertion were rash and speculation idle. He asNigned
on my demand.

Assimilate yourselves with the people of your
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memory in the retention of facts. It cannot assist in
giving effect to the measure, but may rather impede its
progress. Shorthand is an assistance in many spheres
of occupation.

Associate. — In early life he was associated with the
press. An association begotten of close intimacy.
Leaving that out of consideration, few people associate a
writer with hard work. His name is imperishably asso-
ciated with the history of the country, and with all the
leading enterprises. Thenceforward his interest in
politics was associated with daring speculation. Carry
out the principles of the association, and secure a proper
representation of your views.

Assume. — He has assumed editorial charge of the
paper. To assume an easy manner, cost, duties, etc.
His illness daily assumes a more dangerous form. The
operations of the liberal clique have assumed gigantic
proportions. To assume management, attitude, etc. He
assumed the part of the Mock Duke with marked suc-
cess. It may safely be assumed that, etc. The ex-
change yesterday assumed an air of bustling activity.
The question has assumed a new aspect. He assumes
the leading rdle. This is a most unwarrantable assump-
tion. If Russia assumes arrogant airs in her dealings
she will iind herself confronted with the unpleasant
spectacle of several powers united for mutual defence.
Assuming that the view entertained by you prevailed.
The question assumes that I am an indifferent spectator.
To assume rc'.ponsibilities. Within the last few days
the suicide mania has assumed a new form. It may be
assumed that an effort will be made to obtain his con-
sent to enforce the newly formulated restrictions. I am
not far out in assuming that it will be extensively
availed of. His assertions are mere assumptions which
he has failed to prove. To assume the labors of a can-
vass. It is a mistake to assume that, etc. You are
w.ong in assuming that, etc. It will assume a much
higher importance if its study be made subservient to a
knowledge of the sciences. Nature has once more as-
sumed her Winter garb. They assume that the disease
will disappear entirely if resistance ceases. Assuming
that view to De correct, what then ? The fever has as-
sumed a virulent type. I am willing to assume that
you are innocent. This version of the story assumes

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more probability when it is remembered that, etc. It is
rapidly a.ssun.in^ a menacing aspect. The symptoms
are assuming a more threatenmg character. The result
is that the outcasts of London are assuming a defiant
tone. His features assume an expression of gravity.
They assume it to be the result of his operations. There
is no ground for such an assumption. They assume
that the inquiry will be wide enough to admit going in-
to all the bearings of the subject. It is absurd to
assume that he has made his political move at the behest
of Russia. He stands high as an author, and it is too
much to assume so. The case is rapidly assuming a
similar phase to yours. The affair is assuming a more
innocent appearance. Matters have assumed a new
shape. The rectification of such a system may be fairly
assumed to be in process of accompll-shment. The pro-
ceedings did not assume the' dignity of a debate. His
illness has assumed a grave phase. The evil threatens
to assume huge proportions. The task of responding
was assumed by me. He went over the ground already
covered, and said tnere is danger in assuming such
powers. His disease has assumed a new character. It
is correct to assume that in view of the fact, etc. His
paper, in assuming the speech to be a refusal to disallow
the act, declares that the theory of provincial rights has
been carried so far as to endanger the cohesion of the
country. He registered under an assumed name. As-
sumed emotion. The strike, though likely to spread,
has not yet assumed very threatening dimensions, and
there is a feeling that if moderate counsel does nbt ore-
vail, irritation will follow with natural or assumed dig-
nity. His trip assumed the shape of an ovation, though
the justice of the verdict is as generally conceded as is
the undue severity of the sentence. The assumption
arose through an omission on his part. Assuming the
generally accepted story of their criminal relationship
to be true, it should not be pushed to a conclusion.

Assure. — Twelve months' trial with other systems |
added to my own experience in teaching, may (Justify
me in speaking on this point with more assurance than
I otherwise would. I begged to assure him that it was
no impertinent curiosity that made me desirous of be-
coming acquainted with the cause of the affray, which I j
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manner. . It is an assured success. He makes t up to
ladies with an assurance that is amazingly successful.
The proposed enterprise is almost an assured fact, but
there is a grim possibility of a clash between us. There
is absolutely no publicity, and if you decide to write to
us you can rest a^sur^ that none but ourselves will
ever be the wiser for it.

Astir. — The town was astir at an early hour.

Astonish. — My astonishment knew no bounds.

Atom. — There is not an atom of foundation for such
as sertions. • , . . .

Atone. — Atone for deficiencies.

Attach. — They attach only slight political importance
to his visit. Doubtless there is some signification
attached to it. Professions of undying attachment to
the principles of economy. No blame or responsibility
is attached to me. By virtue of its associations some
importance is attached to it. Sv^me iui/erest or impor-
tance is attached to the change. The clock attached ta
the house. The responsibilities attaching to me, and
which are liable to diminish or increase. I am not in-
sensible to the odium and disgrace attaching to their
acts. Various transactions of a suspicious nature attach
to his name. There is no sacredness attaching to their
8y.stem of interment. What degree of etegance or
vulgarity attaches to these expressions ? It is a place
to which fond remembrances are attach«^d. There is a
special interest attached to the experiment which sub-
jects its practicability to the test of intelligence. The
odium attached to the study on account of its difficulty
has been removed, as proved by the enthusiastic manner
in which it has been welcomed. Little credence is
attached to the statement. The proprieties attaching
to his position.

Attack. — He made it a cloak for his attack. A pie
hastily stowed away brought on an attack of stomachic
disturbance. I am attacked upon the score that I am a
foreigner. His attack or onslaught makes it apparent
that I have not fallen upon a bed of roses. Fiendish
attack of a candidate for the lash.

Attain. — He had attained the age of 65 at his death.
No tangible results could be attained under such un-
favorable auspices. The ends of justice have been
attained in punishing him. They have labored indust-

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viously to attain the success they deserve. He congra-
tnlatecl them on the efficiency they had attained. To
attain this he has shown himself capable of such conduct.
The educational high standard has not been attained
without unflagging energy and perseverance. To attain
longevity. The long sought desideratim has been
attained. The riot had at^ined such dimensions as to

?:et beyond their control. The disease ha.s attained
earful proportions, It is attainable by a person of the
meanest capacity, and is the result of mere practice.
How is this double object to be effectually attained. Its
-attainment for practical purposes is hedged round with
difficulties. It is an infallible method towards the
attainment of that end. Time is required to attain
perfection. He has attained to full manhood. Though
she will never attain the position reached by them, she
has shown the possession of marked talent. The disease
has almost attained the proportions of an epidemic. He
has attained a high degree of proficiency. The losses
•attain the dimensions of a national calamity. No
scienjiiific discovery ever attained such results, and its
merits have been so well tested as to render its failure
■an utter impossibility. \ . : t"

Attempt. — They are im*plicated in a furtive futile
attempt to assassinate him. Their at^tempt is not so
much to dishonor you as to insult and vilify your
brother. The murder attempted was not followed by
the usual results. His attempt was a bold bid for
victory. An unsuccessful attempt was made to fire the
stable. It would be rash to attempt to pronounce de-
finitely as to its general success or failure. Nothing
they are capable of attempting can crush the paper.
His attempt to escape was foiled.

Attend, — It has been attended with satisfactory re-
sults. His visit was attended with particular signifi-
cance. There were no scenes attending the declaration
of the result of the trial. To attend balls. The remnins
were attended oy a large concourse of friends. Sub- ,
stantial rewards have attended the agitation. The
•difficulties attending its development. The u.sual devo-
tional services are being largely attended. The circum-
-stances attending his death, albeit they are infinitely
<]istressing, present no novel features. It is an accom*
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that it stands in no need of recommendation. Not ft.
single untoward result has attended vaccination. Any
ill considered measures on their part may be attended
with fatal results. The mismanagement attendant upon
such mistaken ideas cannot fail to be attended with bad
results. His escape was attended with serious con-
sequences. 1 he symptoms attending it. A large num-
ber of notabilities attended the ceremonies. The
meeting was attended with a great deal of loud talk. .
In many instances it would be attended with serious
inconvenience. There was a good attendance with a>
fair sprinkling of ladies. Every attention that love
could give was unavailing. The circumstances attend-
ing it would not warrant any notice being taken of
the matter. The rules of etiquette are carefully
attended to. There are some painful circumstances
attending her death. As to the fatal result that is said to
have attended certain cases, they don't throw any light
on the subject ; bnt when it shall have been sciei)tifi-
cally tested, it will be time to pass judgment upon it. I
hold the opinion that the Cronin mystery has come to
the surface again, and been brought afresh to public
attention. » r

Attest. — It is a forcible attestation of the fact. The
large number present attested to his popularity. The-
fact was attested beyond a doubt by the official record.
Flags flying at half mast attested to the fact.

Attitude. — The people are assuming a threatening
attitude — a hostile attitude. The attitude of his paper
which, for personal motives, has so wantonly attacked
him is being universally denounced. It presages a
radical change in the government's attitude on the tax
question. lie stood in an easy attitude. Toleration'
rather than persecution is their normal attitude towards-
us. They must change their attitude with regard to-
the government before a settlement is possible.

Attract. — The office (situation) has some attractive
features. It is attracting crowded houses, a 1 available
standinu room being occupied. It is attracting a good
deal of notice from outsiders. The subject has not
attracted the attention it deserves. The result has
attracted marked attention and interest. A woman of
attractive appearance. The chief attraction was Sarah
who, on her appearance^ had an anthusiastic reception*.

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It had no attraction for me. It is the attraction at the
theatre — the centre of attraction. I was attracted by
her cries : I wish to qualify that.

Attribute. — I attributed the remark to you. Their
repulse is attributed to his action. His death is
attributed to various causes. The statement is wrongly
attributed to me. They attribute tne cases to the
stagnant matter germinating the disease. The diffi-
culty is attributable to over competition. Their failure
is attributed to rash speculation. There has been a dis-
position in some quarters to attribute those words and
the attacks upon him to my inspiration. He attributes
the gloomy condition of trade to competition. The re-
sult is attributable to that. I should be loth to
attribute such a purpose to you. The increase is attri-
buted to the excess indulged in on Sunday. He attributes
the present evils to its abandonment. This object the
paper goes on to unfold at length by saying that we
deliberately attributed it to his absence, a circumstance
to which we did not make the most distant allusion.
His misdeeds are attributed to whiskey. It was im-
possible to attribute his crime to any motive save the
promptings of r* malicious heart. To whom is the
original authorship attributable ? Those occurrences are
attributable to their excessive zeal. The depression in
trade is attributed to these causes. Disappointment is
attributed as the cause. He protests against the war-
like ideas attributed to him. It is attributed to the
fact that, etc. Few attributes of character are so
charming as that of gracefully acknowledging one's
error. The cause of his brutality is attributed to
jealousy, and the cas;;' will be held back to await fur-
ther developments. He attributes the loss and defi-
ciency to the mode in whidh the credits are expended.

AvAition. — It is under the auctioneer's hammer.

Augur. — Defeat of the ministry is looked upon as a
bad augury for France, and so they have been dissuaded
from resigning. It augurs well for the expedition of
business. The change in the weather augurs ill Tor the
sick, and is likely to induce new sickness.

Auepices. — The festivities were opened under bright
auspices.

Authority. — I have your authority for the news and
the statement. It has been learned on very good

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authority that such is not the case. He is a recognized
(accepted) authority on the subject. The statement
cannot be traced to any authentic source. lie pointed
authoritatively to the door. He is in hot water with
the authorities. It is so reported on the best authority
— indisputable authority. The passage has been ex-
ploded by critics as not authentic. His authority is
not weakened in any degree. No authentic news has
been received as to his fate. Don't be duped, he is
hand in glove with the authorities.

Avail. — That is the only available means you can
profit by. He stuck to the invention until all his avail-
able resources were gone. I will avail myself of my
privileges, and send all available troops to the front.
They avail themselves extensively of its advantages.
Nor were their Christian labors without avail. It
availed him but little. There is not a single man avail-
able for promotion. His efforts availed nothing. An
attempt was made to do so, but without avail. It would
not avail you much. It is not available to me. In this
case nothing will avail. They have availed themselves
of the fact that, etc. It would be of very little avail.
His efforts were of no av-ul. I availed myself of the
opportunity to the utmost. He was stricken with para-
lysis, and nothing could avail him. They united for
their common welfare, but without avail — all futile
efforts. Seeing that it has such scanty resources; it was
the only available issue under the circumstances, but I
did not mean to fasten the slightest blame on you.
After suffering untold agonies the doctor was called in,
but to no avail.

Aver. — He avers that he pleaded the excuse that he
wished to see me. He avers there was nothing to inter-
cept the view of the spectators.

Avenge. — He will avenge the attack.

Avenue. — They are watchinjj all the avenues of e«<cape.

Average. — The average individual may think so. It
is well up to the average. It is much under the average ;
still with all this, and notwithstanding that nhe is wo-
fully wanting in pathos and emotionalism, she plays
with an evident desire to plea^^e, which goes a long way
to make up for true dramatic talent. They are far
above the average in breeding and culture.

Averse. — I have a singular (strange) aversion to it. It
is his pet aversion.

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Avert. — Try to avert the issue. To avert a great
calamity — a panic. The danger is entirely averted.

Avoid. — Avoid the drudgery of memorizing virords of
frequent occurrence, and thus burdening the mind, and
rapidity will be acquired in a fraction of the time. To
avoid outlay by shifty management. Avoid clashing
with his expressed wish. The letter avoids touching on
dangerous* ground. Avoid setting a bad precedent.
Try to avoid any possibility of complications arising
from your marriage. The difficulties are not removed,
they are simply avoided. He intimated a wish that
any remarks leading to argument and discussion should
be avoided. The avoidance of disgrace. In avoiding
argument I have done something towards dissipating
alarii).

Avow. — His avowed intention. The avowal of your
object will assist you in your efforts. It has that for its
avowed objtct. Now that they have avowed their dis-
.satisfaction with it, it may be a sca*<onable moment for
reviving the old question. They avowed their unalter-
able conviction that prohibition of drink is urgently
needed.

Awake. — The victims of injustice are awakening to a
sense of their position. The question whether the
scourge will extend throughout the country, may well
awaken the attention and apprehension of all. His ap-
pointment awakens the bitterest comment. Now that
they have awakened to a sense of their necessities, and
thnt politicians are disposed to sirk personal ambitions
in one united effort, for the oublic weal it is proper to
remove all obstructions, it awakened a widespread
sj'mpathy. They seem to have awakened to the fact
that the facilities are inadequate. '"^s

Await. — He awaited the slow progress of events to
furnish a solution to the problem. He stood outside
awrtiting developments. A career awaits you.

Award. — They have awarded him $100 in compensa-
tion for her death. He hns awarded it his unreserved ,
praise. Too great credit to all concerned cannot be
awarded. He has been awarded the contract.

Back. — He is backed by influence and power. I
backed his assertions with a nod. Orders to refrain
from co-operating with the organizers of the demonf>tra-
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ground, while the labor advocates held forth among the
Far stretching dense crowds.

Backward. — Trade is backward in all departments.
The season is backward. He was not backward in do-
ing it.

Baffle. — He has baffled their efforts to land him in
durance vile. To baffle skill. He eflfectually baffled
their hopes. vi -. >

Bandy compliments.

Bane. — Headache has been the bane of my life. It
has a baneful influence.

Bar. — It is a parliamentary formality which bars any
amendment to a motion.

Barrier. — Break down the barriers of prejudice. We
have come to a fine pass if the possession of wealth is to
Ije a barrier to the aspirant of legislative dignity. I
will challenge any man barring yourself. ■- •

Base. — It is not easy to base an opi|iion on his ability.
It is based upon insufficient knowledge, or radically mis-
taken ideas. There are no grounds on which to base a
claim for delay. The refusal was based on the ground
that, etc. The base of operations. His claim to dis-
tinction is not based solely upon the fa^t that he was
bishop, but rather on his eminent fitness for that high
office. The charge is based upon the allegation tha^ she
is dead. The political principles upon which party dis-
sensions are based are altogether ignored. It is based
largely on ignorance. Far from there being any ground
on which the court could base reasons for a discharge,
it was quite the reverse. The scare in connection with
the cholera is based on no facts whatever. Tho suit is
based on the ground of negligence. The case is based
on a claim of wages. Those are the reasons upon which
a demand for his recall is based. The view that the loss
will reach $1000 is based on the fragments of evidence
obtained. It is base and oulpable in the highest degree..
His decision is based on the conflict of testimony given.
The appeal is based on the pretension that he has no
jurisdiction. He fell on his base in an undignified
fashion. He pointed out that the assumption on which
it is based is altogether unfounded

Basis. — Its commerce is on a sound basis. The paper
will be on an independent basis. I accepted his basis for
a settlement with slight modification. The Irish qnes-

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tion is to be settled on the basis of Home Rule. They
are using Turkey as a basis of operations against Russia.
It will oe settled on the basis of the Berlin treaty.
They have made some progress in the' work of formula-
ting a basis of union. Those are the facts upon which
his arrest is based. His disappearance is inexplitoble,
except on the basis of his having met with an accident
or having been foully dealt with. A system on such a
basis is in full operation. He has been battling with
difficulties, but has at length succumbed.

Bear. — The page bearing on the matter. Bear this
in view. He bore out my statement. Common sense
should be brought to bear with good effect upon their
politics. The explanation is childish, and will not bear
investigation. This is all the more necessary when it
is borne in mind that &c. The conversation bore directly
on the political crisis. She bore unflinchinghly the stanv
of the densely packed throng. He bears a questionable
reputation. That is its legal bearing. You must bear
the consequences of your action. Observation certainly
bears out that conclusion. His singing will not bear
comparison with others we have heard. The seed sown
years ago is bearing fruit. It bears no relevancy what-
ever to the laws. She bore it bravely. It bears un-
mistakable signs of violence. Does he intend his words
should bear their literal meaning? I repeated every
word bearing on the case in point. This exactly bears
out the view expressed by me. Questions bearing upon
various subjects. He bore the brunt of the work. No
other cause being apparent, that bears out my assump-
tion. He is unable to bear the strain of constant pro-
secution. The seeds of disease generated can be borne
on the wind to all parts of the city. He bears out the
view he has given expression to. This statement is
borne out by others.

, Beat. — His heart beats in consonance with the strug-
gling peasantry. He is taking a retrograde step when
his endeavors are bearing fruit. The liquor interest has
brought all its efforts to bear upon the council to defeat
the proposal.

Become. — It became a success. British politics are
becoming mixed up. Matters are becoming somewhat
mixed, but we cannot settle difficulties on the lines laid
down. The movement is becoming a live factor
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Beg, — They have begged on bended knee, and made
pilgrimages to Washin^n for that purpose.

Begin. — After 4 days dilly dallying the case finally
began. Begin an agitation for an immediate reformation
in the laws. He is beginning in dead earnest. Polling
has begun with a feverish agitation. From humble be-
ginnings surrounded with difficulties to splendid success.

Beguile. — Don't allow yourself to be beguiled into
such folly.

Believe. — I am inclined to the belief that it is you. I
am not of those who believe so. The story finds many
believers.

Belittle. — They are belittling the presence of cholera.

Bend. — He is bent upon nostilities — fighting &;c.
It is no uncommon thine to meet with men who, by the
natural bent of their inciinations, aspire not to the heights
of power ; who never set their hearts upon a numerous
train of dependencies, nor other appendages of greatness ;
who are content with a competency.

Beneath. — It is assessed beneath its value.

Benefit. — The contraction of frequently occurring
words will prove to be beneficial as saving time and
labor, besides facilitating the reading. It cannot be
gainsayed that a patriotic desire to benefit his country
is the actuating force impelling him in his present course.
You will benefiit immensely by it. It is not fair to
throw cold water on his efforts to benefit us. A
beneficial change. He was benefited by his sojourn in
m Italy, but on reaching Engli7.nd his old trouble retur-

od I did it in the vain hope of benefiting him.

Bfnign. — Old sol smiled benignly on the city yester-
day .

Bereave. — I deeply sympathize with you in your sad
bereavement.

Beset. — This hypothesis is beset with difficulties. The
question of visiting France is beset with difficulties.

Beside. — It is nowhere beside it.

Besiege. — His residence was besieged by reporters.
As soon as the news bruited abroad, the office was be-
sieged with prominent residents.

Best. — He is admittedly the best man.
Bestir. — It is quite time the citizens were bestirring
themselves on the subject of cheaper bread. The clubs
are bestirring themselves.

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Bestow. — I have bestowed a certificate of character
upon them at your instance. He bestowed approbation
upon it. Such are the advantages it bestows indiscri-
minately on the world at large. You should bestow
attention upon the circumstances which come within the
range of your observation.

Bethink. — I bethought myself of a brilliant idea.

Betray. — The conviction that he betrayed them is
growing. He betrayed the keenest emotion.

Between. — ^ A serious deadlock between the two houses.

Beyond. — There was no demonstration beyond a pro-
cession. He refused to say anything beyond denying
it. Strange to say beyond a slightly damaged carpet
no further damage took place, i can give no informa-
tion beyond the fact that etc.

Bid.—H.e bade them welcome in the most felicitous
language. , -

Bide.- — Th**y are simply biding their time.

Bias. — He is accused of undue French bias.

Big. — There is a big surprise in store for you.

Bind. — Don't bind yourself to such a course or policy.
They are bound by ties of blood.

Bitter. — It was bitterly disappointing. Bitter com-
plaints.

Blame.— You are blameworthy in the matter.

Blaze.— A $5000 hlAze.

Blast. — An impassioned appeal not to . blast or blight
his existence. Those misunderstandings blast polish
hopes.

Blind.— ^\i&^. blind men otherwise honest to the
most elementary conceptions of justice. He is blinded
by party feelings. ; '" I

Blot. — It is a blot on his character.

Blunt. — Its natural effect is to blunt the child's sense
of truth.

Border. — My state of mind bordered on dissipation.
. A critical state of affairs boidering on frenzy.

Bottom. — He is at the bottom of the agitation.
Wounded and disappointed affection is at the bottom of
the estrangement.

Boom. — The town is booming over the prospective
opening of the mines.

Bovmd. — To overstep Uie bounds of propriety. It is
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so. The enthusiasm knew no bounds. Public indigna-
tion knows no bounds. Their interests are bound up
with oUrs. He went beyoiid the bounds altogether.
The enterprise looks as if it wer^ bound to be a success.

Bow. — Bow to popular opinion.

Bouquet. — He was inundated With bouquets.

Boil. — It is enough to make one's blood boil with
shame and indignation. '

Brand.— Bra,nd with indignant scorn actions such as
this.

Break. — I gently broke the news to him. His health
is broken. A violent type of fever has broken out.
The fire broke out in close proximity to our house.
There is a general break up of the system through ina-
bility to swallow. Their pent-up feelings broke forth
into a succession of rousing cheers. The family is
terribly broken u^ over the niesalliance. He is break-
ing up under the mental strain.

Breed. — The massing of decayed animal matter is
enough to breed disease. ' '"'"'■'. ,'\ _''',^'''

Breeze. — A breeze for the bar.

Brew. — ^There is trouble on a large scale brewing. A
scandal is brewing. There is a growing belief that
troubles are brewing.

Brief. — Briefly .told the story is simiply this : For a
brief period. A brief discussion then Ensued on the
arguments adduced. With a. brief valediction they
separated. Nothing could have been in better taste
than his brief address. The world's news in brief.
After a brief courtship he jumped the broomstick and
joined the benedicts. His visit will be brief, and his
stay in London will not exceed a month.

Brighten. — His face brightened. The crops are
having a beneficial effect on businesis Which is brighten-
ing up. Sunshine is brightening up the face of nature.
His prospects are brightening. ;* ;-

Brilliant. — Brilliant affair.

Bring. — Their doings are known to the authorities
who are taking steps to bring them to justice. Raw
cutting winds bring to the surface every latent pain. A
month's work brought to nought. All the howling in
the world will not bring a sense of justice to wrong
doers. The financial complications of the past week
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situation. This brought up a delicate question. They
brought him to his feet in a temper. Death brought
relief. His doings are being brought to light. Possibly
there may be some way of bringing; about the desired
result. Financial disaster may be brought about under
those contingencies. A compromise between them is
not unlikely to be brought about. Every year brings
new experiences and evolves new possibilities. Time
will bring it to light.

Brisk. — We are about to see brisk times. A brisk
gale ending in a fall of rain.

Brow. — What is it, I inquired, arching my brows.

Bristle. — A clever counter attack bristling with
savage personalities.

Brood. — More trouble is brooding. Prejudice, that
arch enemy to human and religious progress, the de-
stroyer of intellectual freedom, that has ever sat brood-
ing over the world like a hideous night-mare extinguish-
ing our noblest aspirations.

Brutal. — Brutality characterizes the riots.

Brush. — A knight of the brush and comb.

Burden. — A burdensome charge. He took the ground
that they should not be burdened with such obligations.
It is too much burdened with rules. It burdens the
mind.

Bulk. — The bulk of the people. The great bulk of
the orders came direct to me.

Bum. — Fold your arms and wait with patience until
the disease bums itself out. Strikers may burn their
employers' fingers, but they always scorch their own in
the undertaking.

By. — In years gone by. You fondly imagine they
belong to a by gone age. -.. ^, s , ,; .:r- ^. *;

Gall. — Her singing does not call for special mention.
It calls for considerable fortitude to do so. They are
just what the occasion calls for. The time calls for new
men. He called attention to the fact that, &c. His
services were called into requisition. It calls for more
than a passing notice, I cannot call it a prejudice but
a well founded dislike. I did nothing to call for such
unjust remarks. Attention has been called to their
outrageous conduct To perform such a feat calls for
a large amount of time, diligence and untiring patience.

Ciuculate. — It is not calculated to awaken any parti-

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calar pride on his part. Altogether, to-^ay'a de¥elop«
ments are calculated to put us in li^t spirits. It is
calculated to breed dismay in the blackest human breast.
It is calculated to undermine discipline and exasperate
the people withaut serving any useful purpose. It is
difficult fb jMiculate tlie loss. His recall is calculated to
estrange France and Italy.

Capahle. — He is capable of contributing a telling in-
fluence. The hall, which is capable of liolding 2,000
persons, was filled to its utmost capacity — to suffocation.
That it may not be so must be the wish of every one
capable of a generous thought, and it should be with us
all an object of steady endeavour. That dress is an im-
portant factor in health and one very capable of im-
provement can be doubted by no one. All he promised
is capckble of accomplishment. It is capable of success-
ful aoeomplishment. It is a lack of decency and dignity
of which I am not capable.

Gapctcity. — He has been connected with the paper in
various capacities up to that of managing director.
Everything but the capacity for enjoyment. He has
more capacity in his little finger than fifty belated
knights.

Canvass. — The possibility of a rupture between the
two countries is being canvassed, the king having suf-
fered a relapse.

Cap. — To cap the climax, a little hilarity was intro-
duced into the preliminary investigation.

Capital. — There is a fearful drain on physical capital.
There was a capital attendance. ! ^i ' .

Capture. — He gave chase to, and captured the thief.
Ca/re. — Our accommodation was carefully considered.
Give the question careful consideration.

Career. — He will continue in his downward career un-
til he should be gazetted a lord. A varied journalistic
career.

Carry. — Carry forward your ideas to higher perfection,
and be true to the principles which have made you great.
Carried away by his sympathies — by craven fears.
A vote ot' confidence in him was carried unanimously
amid ffreat enthusiasm. His natural impulsiveness car-
ries him in the direction of moral considerations to an
extreme far from being maintained. The debate was
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carry dut designs. To carry provisions into effect. To
carry out ideas. This kind oi thing was carried on for
some time. Isolation cannot be successfully carried out.
Dont carry your views so high. He has carried his
point. He eifectually carried out the law. He carrieo
out his suicide iu the most determined faslTion. He
trusted to the popularity he enjoyed to carry him throu^.
Sincerity and honesty carry a man through many diffi-
culties. His conviction does not carry with it the stig-
ma that attaches to less serious offences. He carries
himself with a military air.

Case. — -His speaking with fluency does not meet the
necessities of tne case, It is a sad case of misapplied
energy. The case was argued quite at length. In case
he shall be compelled. Here is a case in point There
is this consolation in the case, that, &c. Except in an
emergent case. A case of mistaken identity. The fact
will have no bearing upon the case, The case is an un-
usual one to say the least. To deal with a case. The
case has excited considerable feeling. In the nature of
things the case must be left mainly to lawyers.

Cast. — They must remake themselves so far as to cast
off the servile traits of their character. He is of a de-
cidedly Irish cast of countenance. Why cast a stain on
his qualifications. Perhaps our esteemed contemporary
(paper) will cast its eagle eye over the list^ and let us
know how it figures out such a majority. He cast
odious and unfounded imputations on me. He is one of
those beasts of burden which bear tamely whatsoever is
cast upon them, or those spaniels that lick the foot that
kicks them.

Casual. — ; Our acquaintance was entirely casual.
Enough casualties for one day surely. I took a casual
glance at the advertising columns. No serious casualties
among the passengers. To a casual observer it gives the
impression that, Szc.

Catch.-^lt hec&me a Work cf extreme difficulty to
catch his eye (the speaker's). The epidemic caught us
unprepared. He was not caught in the act, as was the
other.

Cause.— To cause inconvenience. It is for the best
interest of the cause. A commotion was caused by a
scuffle between them* He caused a terrible h&vqc and
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much speculation. He has made an extremely laudable
record in the cause of charity. Fill the vacancy caused
by his death. The rumour caused great excitement in
commercial circles. It has caused considerable comment,
but it is stated on indisputable authority that he has
taken illegitimate means to enlarge the number. The
question claused a flutter. The report caused intense
excitemeniu The announcement caused a great surprise.
I am not f i*iondly to the cause he represents. It caused
a sensation. It caused the most uproarious laughter.
A sensation was caused by the announcement. The
cause of the trouble is an old feud between them. A
tragedy which has caused a profound sensation, was
enacted yesterday. Quite a consternation was oaubed
by it. Their successful efforts in the cause of emigra-
tion are attracting widespread attention. You may yet
have cause to regret the action you have taken. That
is the prevalent cause of the failures. The base of
operations has caused unmixed satisfaction. It is the
causo of physical degeneracy. A feeling of personal
spite was the immediate cause of it. It causes me no
concern. His withdrawal could not cause any undue
excitement, it has caused gossip in legal circles. Com-
plications have been caused by their excessive zeal. It
will popularize their cause. It is causing a stir through-
out the city. That is alleged to be the cause. He
caused a little preliminary breeze by such a question.
His health is giving cause for anxiety. It caused a
terrible hubbub. It would cause a glow in the hearts
of the people throughout the world. When the newd
got out it caused quite a sensation. They are in each
other's company to such an extent as to cause some
gossip. The rain has caused enormous dama.ge. He
excels in making the best of a bad cause. Increased
I taxation caused ill-will against the authorities. The
[generality of men seldom. have charity enough to hear
the cause before they pronounce sentence. The caase of
royalty is irretrievably lost. Quite a commotion was
(caused in official circles by it. Somewhat of a com-
Imotion has been caused by Germany's action. It caused
lintense irritation He is of an erratic disposition, and
jhis peculiar freaks have caused him to lose caste with
lis friends. Not being in accord with French custom
khe stipulation will cause a delay in the arrangements.

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He has cauHed a sensation by advocating the abandon-
ment of repressive measures, and considerable comment
has been indulged in. Don't permit unreasonable causes
and prejudices to sway you. His vagaries have 4!aused
quite a ripple of excitement.

Caustic. — There were some caustic comments on the
result Caustic remartcs. ' .w

Caution. — As much caution and prudence as }'ou can
command.

Ceaae. — Patriotism ceases when hope takes flight. It
has ceased to be available. The ceaseless misrepresen-
tation of rival interests and flippant and ignorant criti-
cism. I take this occasion to caution you against it.
The demand has ceased. Don't cease your eflbrts in be-
half of peace, but act on the aggressive towards Turkey
in the meantime. The occasion or event was celebrated
with fe8tivity---with the usual pomp and impressiveness.

Cement. — -The relations whi<m exist between them are
founded on a basis of common interest, and are cemented
by ties of reciprocal utility.

Centre. — I was the centre of curiosity, keen and in-
quisitive, but good natured. Kartoum is a formidable
centre of resistance. That is the point about which the
discussion has mainly centred. Some interest is centred
upon this meeting. The interest in the trouble is cent-
red on his visit Great interest centres in the coming
election. Paris is a recruiting centre.

Certain. — Certain it is that amongst all the contri-
vances of malice there is no surer engine to pull men
down in the opinion of the world than such imputa-
tions. If let alone it would, in all certainty, die of itself.
They cannot get beyond a certain degree of proficiency.
I am in a certain degree pleased. It is almost a cer*
tainty that some move will be made in connection with I
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CJiaff. — He is too old a political bird to be caught |
with such chafl*.

Challenge. — It can challenge comparison with any|
other. His cross-examining eyes will challenge atten-
tion. I have been challenged to the conflict. I chal-
lenge you to show me any such vitally important point. |

Champion his cause.

Chance. — The dangers iiacidental to chance acquain-
tance, are not a ^tont means of doing good. To obviatel
the chances of dispute.

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Change. — Periodic changes. Change your views. It
has not changed the political situation in the slightest.
The outcry for constitutional changes. He is affected
by atmospheric changes.

Character. — She duplicates my mental and physical
characteristics, and her record has been fruitful of this-
proof. There are places of the same character further on.
He characterized the proposition as too absurd for
serious consideration. The meeting or gathering was
characterized by some enthusiastic expressions in oppo-
sition to home rule. They enjoy rights and privileges
of no ordinary character. His portrayal of character i»
good. It will spring forward to that commercial pro-
minence which has characterized Montreal. The mild
weather is only of a temporary character. He charac-
terized the work as the marvel of the age. A man of
questionable character. It is a well defined chamcteris-
tic of the present era. Hi% production, while not very
pretentious, wan characterized by an amount of good
taste which recommended it to the audience. Misde-
meanours of such a character that any boy would haVe.
The support given to the exhibition is of an eminently
representative character. The locality is characterized
as a dangerous one. It indicates that something of an
alarming character has happened. A prominent charac-
teristic of the people is the deference which men pay to
women. They characterize Russia's action as a flagrant
violation of the treaty. An improved tone characterizes
the markets. With characteristic adroitness they have
deferred their decision. Dignity .and gracefulness
characterized his every movement. The weather is of
the most summerlike character. He characterized the
rumour as absurd, and the system as projudicial to our
welfare. The dinner was characterized by the usual
[joking and laughter. The character of the work is im-
proved. He characterized the paper as a very good
publication which eminently meets his requirements..
The editorial comments are characterized by sound
I common sense. The reports are of a favorable character..
iThose are the deplorable results of the blundering which
■characterized the relief expedition. He enjoys freedom
Ifrom the ordinary restraints of civilization which
Icharacterize the nation. His characteristic foible. An
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of the most satisfactory character. He characterized
her conduct as dishonorable. To be worthy of general
adoption it should combine the following characteristics :
Passing by for the time being all considerations of a
sentimental character, we have the fact before us that,
&c. It is one of the characteristics of the a^e. The
season has been hard on weather prophets, as it nas been
of a very unusual character. Atter the first burst of
indignation which characterized his appearance. The
delicacy which charaxsterizes true genius. The ru^nours
are decidedly of a warlike character. A loose unscru-
pulous character. No news of a decisive character. He
characterized his conduct as honest, and the article as a
serious libel. The facts are of the most painful charac-
ter. The opposition was strongly characterized by per-
sonal hostility to him. He characterized it as a breach
of the fundamental conditions of the union. It is no
characteristic of his to ontrdge women. His conduct on
many trying occasions has been characterized by dignity
and impartiality. He characterized the letter as ai
malicious forgery. Measures of an bbjectionab' cha-
racter. The outbreak bids fair to be of a ver ious
character. His removal is characterized as an outrage.
The symptoms are of a serious character. One of their I
marked characteristics was their love of sport. The
proceedings partook of the character of a persecution.
He characterized the establishment as a disgrace to
Parliament. The interview was of a cordial character.
He consoled himself with the reflexion that attacks of
the worst character had been made upon Gladstone's allies.
He is characterized as an usurper. Success in life is the
characteristic of shorthand. The paper is purely of a
religious character. I brought hii j to book for what I
must characterize as his ingratitude. The appositenessi
of this is fouud in the fact that he characterizes thel
letter as the production of a deliberate vilain. After al
career of a year this peerless piece of honest criticismi
was taken in hand, its misrepresentations exposed, andl
its true character unmasked. The report was of anl
exhaustive character. The preparations were of thel
simplest character, and in keeping with the eccentricitiesl
which distinguished him. A man of his mental andl
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or pagan savages, has never inspired ua with unquali*
tieu admiration for the Indian character. He charac-
terized it as a thinly veiled area mint in favor of inde-
pendence. Her relations with him are of a doubtful
character. In his general appearance he is like her but .
wanting in the peculiar suavity of smile which charac-
terizes her on state occasions, having, moreover, the pro-
minent lips characteriiitic of his race, and with his, eyes
staring out in the distance with an intensity which con-
veyed the impression they were about to leave their
sockets. He distorts himself with characteristic non-
chalance, and is only strengthening us in our deter-
mination not to yield. Big exhibitions of a universal
character involve a vast amount of work, and are disap-
pointing in their results. The day was celebrated with
the enthusiasm characteristic of the people privately,
but there was no public recognition of it.

Charge. — An unattractive girl charged, jointly with
her brother, with murder in the first degree, and another
suspected of complicity in the crime. He is charged
with being implicated in the murder. Charging me
with the authorship of the letter is the veriest bosh.
; The charge of ill-nature. He charges me with having
departed from journalistic propriety by publishing the
names. If I were brought before a tribunal charged
with the crime of innovating in English I should plead
guilty to the soft impeachment, and should furtner plead,
[in extenuation, that I fully intended to be not a whit
[better in the future.

Checkered. — His life has been a checkered one. ' '

Check. — A temporary check. To check forwardness
[and violence. Place a check upon your propensities.
JThat is the most effectual way of checking their in-
paence. From the slender clue picked up, their motive
|to check prostitution points in that direction. Sanitary
juestions should be taken up with a view of checking
the physical decadence of the people. * < ^^

Cheer. — They cheered ironically. It is cheering to
see such unwonted activity on the part of the city, but
their activity should be regulated by a little deseretion.

Chronicle. — His doings and arrest are chronicled in

-d^'s paper. There was a world of persuasion in it,
md 1 cannot chronicle any resistance on my part.

Circle. — There is a decidedly panicky feeling in

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speculation circles. It seems a trifle early to be agitating
•«boat the mayoralty, but the question has become in
some circles a pretty live one, and people point to the
arduous labors of the present mayor.

CirctUate. — The rumours circulated proved to be
exaggerated. The stories circulated in certain quarters
that he had acted in sympathy with him are utterly
baseless. It was circulated broadcast over the country.
The statement circulated to the effect that he would
retire, is a malignant falsehood. Whence these rumours,
and why are they put in circulation ? To circulate
news. Considerable interest has been awakened in
labor circles by the announcement that he has been
snbjected to a rigid scrutiny. Various rumours are
circulated as to how he actually met with his death, the
belief that he was shot being among the many theorit.].

Circumstance. — It was killed recently under curious
circumstances. The carnival opened under as auspicious
circumstances as could be wished for. He did it under
circumstances of the most revolting cruelty. Circum-
stances are agaiust him. The circumstances v/hich
surround the present instance of crime on his part are
exceedingly grave. Avoid the circum.«* i,nces which
livor it. There is some indignation over the circum-
stance. Life should not be taken except under circum-
stances of an imperative nature. Circumstances are
not ripe for taking a matter of this kind in hand. The j
evidence against her was purely circumstancial, but the
links in the chain of evidence afforded by circumstances I
-are often the strongest. The circumstances of his trial |
-will intennfy the public desire for an investigation,
He refusf;d to do it under any circumstances. He takes |
office under embarrassing circumstances. A circum-
stance worth noticing in connection with the festivities |
is the fact that, etc. There are no exceptional circum-
stances in hlo case. A nobleman in reduced circum-
stances. He is making the best of inevitable and I
unpleasant circumstakices. Do the best you can in the
difficult circumstances in which you are placed. The
circumstances under which he had to leave were of a
cheering kind. He died under similar circumstances.]
The receipts were '-^ the vicinity of $2000 which, con-
sidering the adveise ircumstances, is an extraordinary]
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stances. In destitute circumstances. Not one word of
explanation as to the real circumstances was given.
That is an unfortunate circumstance in oonnection with
it. In humble circumstances. Cast upon the sea of
circumstances. Among the most striking of these cir-
cumstances was the fact etc. Some favorable circum-
stance might call him back. This circumstance obliged
me to leave. He is aware of the circumstances which
caused her death. My duty was to deal with the cir-
cumstances as I found them. The circumstancds which
have since transpired would seem to indicate that she
had ample cause to etc. The circumstances under which
his death occurred. That is a circumstance which gives
promise of good. He is the victim of a peculiar com-
bination of circumitanca««. The exceptional circum-
stances which necessitate my calling on you. That he
should escape unscathed is due entirely to fortuitous
circumstances. 1 cannot recall the circumstances. He
is in impecunious circumstances. He is in circumstances
of distress. His friends were invited, and the circum-
stance gave rise to alarming rumours. Other proof of
this circumstance followed. The slightest adverse
circumstance in his case would have a bad effect. Cir-
cumstantial evidence is strongly against him. The
choosing of pertinent circumstances is the life of a story.
He is kept in readiness to swear to the circumstance of
his selling without licence. Under existing ci' um-
stances. Murdered under particularly atrocious circum-
stances. Circumstances have been less kind to him
than nature, and his opinion on the sujbect has no
weight. The circumstances of the case, as related, are
of a startling nature. Ths verdict is in comformity
with the proof, and the circumstanci^^ which accom-
panied his crime. So far, only a strong circumstantial
case has been made out. It is not infrequent to be
arrested under such circumstances, attended as they are
with the utmost horror. Under no circumstances should
you add to your list of needs.

Cite. — The circumstances connected with it are cited
as evidence of this. Buffalo is cited as a place where
this principle has been carried out with advantage.
Other circumstances in corroboration of this can be cited.
Many similar cases mi^ht be cited. Instances cited from
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the face of misrepresentation and prejudice from rival
interests, on the strength of its superior merits alone, it
has steadily wo^ ^ed its way into public favor, and won
golden opinions from it. He appeared under citation.

Claim.. — His claims are superior to yours in point of
age and wisdom and other qualifications. He claims
relationship with her. He has no claims to distinction.
You will add another to your many claims upon our
gratitude. I have never claimed, as one of the preroga-
tives of free thought, the right to be coarse and offensive.
He claimed he was sick. I claim to be an expert at it.
He claims he was misquoted in his interview. A num-
ber of them claimed on several occasions to have contri-
buted the necessary amount. I don't claim any credit
for that. He is a claimant for the estate. He claims
kinship with you.

Clamounr. — The tendency now-a-days is for people to
clamour for their rights.

Clear. — What it pieans does not seem clear. Before
assistance arrived he had cleared out. It is expected, in
a vague way, to clear up the thick atmosphere of oriental
diplomacy. Endeavour to clear an avenue of exit. The
evidence of crime on his part is clear. Such supposition
is clearly untenable.

Clirtg. — Cling to it with tenacity.

Close. — With the end of this month the time closes.
The discussion is closed. He closed with a pathetic ap-
peal to the jury. I will only close by making an ear-
nest appeal. An appeal which, by anticipation, has, I am
certain, found weight with you. The proceedings have
just come to a close. One thought more, and I'll close.
Close on a million.

Clothe. — He is clothed with extensive powers.

Cloud. — The smoke poured out in great volumes or
clouds.

Cliie.—No clue as to the origin of the fire has yet
been found. No clue has been obtained to the murder.
A clue rather indefinite, it is true, but still a clue has
been found to it. ' They have been thrown off the clue.
There is no tangible clue to his identity.

Cognizant. — -He is cognizant of his movements. I am
not cognizant of the relations in which they stand with |
each other.

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coincide with his statement. It is a curious coipcidencd
that they have come to death in the same manner.
Melancholy coincidence, husband and wife die the same
day. I entirely coincide with you in opinion. He per-
fectly coincides with my views.

Collapse. — According to your version of the agree-
ment the negotiations are likely to collapse. The
" Times," an out and out< liberal organ, has collapsed.
The Tories slunk away quietly, and the debate collapsed.
The discussion collapsed, and the tax speeches proceeded.
Disgust and despair at the utter collapse of the in-
former. The ice suddenly collapsed.

Color. — His escape gave color to the rumoured con-
spiracy.

Combat — Combat their prejudices by moral suasion.
He successfully combated his suggestion. His preten-
sions of being a representative Canadian are vigorously
combated. Combat with .all your energy the groundless
prejudice existing in your mind that you incur addi-
tional risk in being vaccinated. They are determined
to combat their growing influence. To combat modem
errors. His objections were combated one by one.

(7om6iw«.^Several rea.sons have combined to bring
iiiis about. Let us combine for a common purpose.
Combine resolution with prudence. They made a com-
bined attack upon him. He combines the abilities of a
profound scholar with the sympathetic heart of a
fatherly friend. Result of the disruption of the cotton
combine on the trade. It is imperatively necessary that
they combine for self-defence against their attempted
extermination.

Come. — Be he reckless or careless, he will have to come
to that. He came in for a pretty severe handling. He
came to grief, but he is none the worse for his mishap.
Nothing more will come of it. The agitation will not
come to anything. The day of reckoning is coming.
We have come to an agreement concerning the points
of difference between us. He came in for a share of
public attention. It has come out that he proposed to
hire rooms. A feeling of sadness is evoked by the
dubious outlines of the coming era. He came into con-
flict with parliament. I have come to this determina-
tion from the conviction that it is the best. That is
where its usefulness comes in. They have come to &

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final decision upon the measures to be taken. Let us
come to close fighting (in an argument, controversy, etc.)
No good will ever come of injustice. The case came up be-
fore the Magistrate, the judge refusing to sit on the case.
Duggan, who completed the quartette, came in shortly
afterwards, and skipped the town. Coming ages.
They came in the expectation of hearing sentence pro-
nounced, and seeing the closing incidents of the trial.

GoTwrnand. — He commands a large influence, and is
making remarkable strides into our confidence. An
interest commanding large resources,
ready sale.

Commend. — I commend the letter to
His cause has nothing to commend it. In
enthusiasm he commended it to our admiration. I com-
mend the whole matter to your notice. It should com-
mend itself to all. His conclusions are such as will
commend themselves to many minds. They commended
his, practical good sense. I commend it to your special
attention. To commend movement. Punctuality has
its own reward, and will commend itself by its results.
It is superfluous to commend it. We commend a pur-
chase of the book without prejudice to what else of
excellence it contains. I commend to you the reasons
urged by him for abandoning the project. I commend
to you the study of shorthand, feeling sure that its
acquisition will shorten your wcrk. The jury were
commended on their mode of procedure.

Comment — There is much comment upon the irony
of fate in the circumstance that his resignation should
have come about as a consequence of a divergence of
opinion. It is a matter of general comment. The
papers comment on it in a similar strain. The news-
papers, without exception, comment at length on the
arrangement as vague. Her visit has given rise to end-
less commentaries, opinions and comparisons, some grant-
ing the palm to one, and some, the other.

Commit — He declined to commit himself in reply to
some queries, but said the question had no existence
outside the columns of papers. They committed some
irregularities. It commits the common error of con-
fonnding questions of opinion with questions of fact.
He is committed to stand his trial. To commit parlia-
mentary indiscretions. Before you commit yourself to

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final and definite action. He committed suicide on
account of the waywardness of his daughter. A crime
unwittingly committed. Impelled by some irresistible
force hO commit crime, it will be interesting to see how
near their theories tally with the facts when his career
is at an end. He is committed to reciprocity.

Common. — It is something above the common run.
He is by common consent the best man.

Connmotion. — There was some commotion among the
spectators. A commotion between them is not im-
probable. .

Communicate. — Though communication is cut off, it
is by no means behind the times in modern improve-
ments. It was decided to communicate the substance
of the report to him. I am in weekly communication
with him. To communicate a decision, details, facts.
He is sullen and uncommunicative.

Compact — A compact crowd. An immense crowd
thronged into the house.

Compare. — Biting is a pastime that is indulged in
with comparative frequency. It compares favorably
with what we have been accustomed to. His terms
compare favorably with . mine. No system compares
with it for simplicity. It is only a trifling affair, as com-
pared with the Japan flood.

Compass. — He has no intention or design to coo pass
his object by any concealment of facts or chicanery, but
hopes to reach his end by full, free and open discussion
of every phase of the matter.

Compensate. — Its rewards sufficiently compensate for
ability and education. It somewhat compensates for
those losses, but the general effect has been disastrous.
To compensate for this, barley has been an inferior crop.

Com,pel. — He found himself compelled to drag into
discussion an event which transpired years ago, and
which redounds to his credit. We are compelled to no-
tice the broad fact that their employment is attended
with the best results. He was a forcible speaker when
compelled to action. This compelled his resignation.
Force of circumstances compelled him to leave his board-
ing house. I deeply regret being compelled to call your
attention to it.

Compete. — ^Competitive examinations. He is fully
competent to deal with the trouble. He is a complete

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master of his subject, and speaks with great power.
He is master of a competent fortune. I am content
with a competency.

CoTnpliment.—ile complimented me on my personal
appearance.

Complete. — There is a growing desire to complete it.

Calcvlate.- — As many pretenders were calculated to
complicate matters his own claim was waived. There
is a complicated case on in the courts.

Complicity. — It is a sign of the times that he has un-
dertaken to prove his freedom from complicity in crime.

Comply. — The request was complied with with ala-
crity on the understanding that, sue. He threatens to
chuck it all up if his demands are not complied with.
Some delay occurred in complying with the require-
ments of the law, but all the arrangements have been
perfected. The questions comply with their conditions.

Com^pose. — He was as composed and nonchalant as
the most unconcerned spectator. The idea is in the air
or at least hidden or stowed away in the brains of some
enthusiastic gentlemen who are looked upon as having
more imagination than ballast in their composition.
They showed unmistakably the mettle of which they
were composed. The crowd appeared to be composed of
the more respectable class of the community, the rough
element being conspicuous by its absence.

Compound. — Human nature is so compounded that,
&c.

Comprehend. — The recent interview was of a very
comprehehsiv« character. Religious toleration in its
most comprehensive sense.

Comprtae. — The gentlemen comprising the party. A
tribe comprising 900 is taking strong and active mea-
sures to do so. , ; : V : v ? , v >

Compromise. — If England refuses to be compromised
by their action, well and good. The defendants are en-
deavoring to compromise. Anything in the nature of a
compromise would be flagrantly unjust. French dignity
and honor is compromi.sed. He is in a compromising
position with the girl. He has offered to compromise
the liabilities and the difference. A proposal for a com-
promise. It is about certain that our interests will be
compromised, with that object in view. He never com-
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amount of mental work a man can do is almost beyond
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C(yi}ceal. — To conceal opinions. I will not conceal the
fact that, &c. It is concealed in mystery.

Concede. — To concede demands. It is generally con-
ceded that his election will put a period to his own term
as leader. I am making preliminary preparations to
concede his claims and rights. They are conceding
commercial facilities in that quarter. To concede a re-
quest. Some concession must be made on that point.
Ii is conceded that people entertain different opinions aa
to the standard of honor that, &;c. I concede that it if
useful. They will not concede a single point. Conclu-
sions may be fallacious, but the right to seek out con-
clusions must be conceded. It should be conceded that
they belong to the category of virtues. The diamond is
conceded to be superior in value to the ruby. It is con-
ceded he had no peer as a pleader. It will readily be
conceded that to string two words together is to econo-
mize time and labor, and, therefore, to add materially to
the speed of writing. Upon this basis his election must
be conceded. Germany's conceding the principle of non-
interference is a basis for discussion. It must be con-
ceded that he is a thorough going Irishman who speaks
out.

Conclude. — He concluded his remarks with a refer-
ence to her death.

Conceive. — Offers of assistance in every conceivable
form are pouring in. I conceived the idea of writing a
controversial work. It can be more easily conceived
than described. I cannot conceive it possible that, &c.
He conceived the idea of establishing an institute. I
cannot conceive a more solid basis upon which to lay its
foundation. They have a narrow conception of our
duty. Such I conceive to be the true source of the
grave evil now under consideration, flis conduct is not
excusable on any conceivable grounds. You see clearly
now how mistaken is the common conception of his per-
sonality. It is difficult to conceive how any sane man
can derive pleasure or satisfaction from it. It io diffi-
cult to conceive a more thorough piece of political dema-
goguery. The most thrilling feats ever conceived. I
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ramifications, but 'vhe wildest flight of imagination never
conceived anything so delightuiUy improbable as this.
He conceived an unholy passion for her. Every kind
of conceivable machine. ' - /* — . «ut

Concentrate. — He is the incarnation of concentrated
thought.

■ Concern. — There is agitation in various quarters
throughout the city concerning a widely circulated
rumour that, &c. Whether he does or does not, I do not
care to concern myself. It is the largest concern of the
kind. There is every reason for congratulation as far
as the value of the articles contributed is concerned. I
am in no way concerned in it. This is a matter which
concerns the city. It is a question in which all are alike
concerned. I am not concerned in knowing your future
fate. Some concern is felt as to his whereabouts. Mo-
ney is his chief concern. They are frightfully handi-
capped in all that concerns making their way in life.
His life is a matter of no concern to me, but the blow
(flood) must come j«rith terrible effect. That is a paying
concern, a manufacturing concern. As may be imagined,

I there is little or no gossip in town concerning him.

•5 Concert. — Concerted action is necessary to overcome

the liability to, &c.

Conciliate. — He said so with a conciliatory smile.
He lives exclusively on mutton, and takes no pains to
conciliate his father.

Concise. — He gave concise evidence.
Conclude. — He concluded by insinuating his opinion
that, &c. The evidence against him was conclusive.
They have concluded to take matters into their own
hands. The examination shows conclusively that poison
was administered. To jump at conclusions. He con-
cludes his remarks, or observations thus : On conclusion
of his day's work. A fitting conclusion to the sermon.
The concluding game proved the most closely contested.
The conviction that education, as commonly under-
j stood, is no preventitive of crime is becoming daily

more conclusive — crime has rather increased than
diminished. I find conclusive evidence of it. He
is hopeful of a successful conclusion of his mission.
Putting this and that together, I came to the conclusion
that, &c. There is one objection absolutely conclusive
against it. It is the only possible conclusion to come to.

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They will conclude he has allowed his temper to get the
better* of his judgment in dealing with the matter
There is conclusive evidence against him. The evidence
revealed a crime by the side oi which Jack the Ripper's
offences seem to pale ; and in the face of this indispu-
table evidence a verdict of " not guilty " was returned.
To place any credence in the evidence at all, one must
conclude she had murder in her heart. If the conclu-
sions formed by them are correct, rumours of a sensa*
tional character are about to be circulated. It is not
conclusively known that he has been murdered.

Concoct. — Her confession was concocted for the pur-
pose of sheltering him. To concoct a plan — falsehood.
He has concocted a series of lies.

Concur.— 1 concur in your statement. The words
were added with our entire concurrence. To concur in
resolutions, remarks, etc. In his view of the evils re-
sulting from the chaotic condition of public opinion, on
points of morality, I most heartily concur. He con*
curred with me in admitting it as highly advantageous.
I do toot concur with him in his views. This was unani-
mously concurred in. To concur with views. Extremes
in man concur to general use. Though concurring in
his opinion, I won't be misled into delusive hopes re-
garding the future. . '

Condemn. — His action is roundly condemned.

Condign. — Condign punishment is meted out to the
guilty by the inevitable and inscrutable ways of Provi-
dence. * >v^ ^.

Condition. — Union, under such conditions, is not
strength. His condition is unchanged, being ever indi-
cative of acute indigestion. They are taught to look
upon separation as the only condition of their future
prosperity. The players have put in good practice, and
are in thorough condition. It is offensive to the spirit
of the age. A shocking condition of matters. All
grades and conditions of life. Business is in anything
but a flourishing condition, owing largely to excessive
drought. The condition of afiairs is most trying. To
make a speech under such conditions was out of the
question.. A condition just bordering on revolt. I pre-
mise the foregoing conditions. We are assembled under
no ordinary conditions. There is a marked change in
his condition. It is not interesting under such forced

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conditions). The house is in a tottering condition. It is
A dangerous condition of matters. Under favorable
conditions, the rate of mortality would not be so great.
The crowded condition of its columns. Each issue is
sufficient evidence of its popularity. He has increased
his Rales to so remarkable an extent as to call for com-
ment, especially when we consider his easy conditions.
They are agitating for an improvement in their con-
dition, though there are some constitutional points
involved in the question. He has been suffering from
an overdose of stimulants, but there is a noticeable im-
provement in his condition.

. Condone. — To condone or disregard such shameless
treatment, is simply to grant a premium to cruelty ; but
the case in regard to other evils is very different.

Conduce. — The rubbish is neither sightly nor con-
ducive to health. It will conduce to the settlement of
the question. It is not conducive to the welfare of the
people, or the peace or prosperity of the country. It
cannot fail to conduce to mental superiority. It will
conduce to the attainment of these objects. I happened
along and persuaded him it would not conduce to his
comfort. Cold weather conduced to his recovery. ^

Conduct. — The manner in which affairs of the munici-
pality are conducted. Everything is conducted on
strictly business principles. The funeral has been con-
ducted in great part as a private ceremony. The affair
(investigation) was conducted as quietly as possible. It
is conducted on a wrong financial principle. His con-
duct has been brought into prominence. I was con-
ducted to ihe scene of festivities. There is nothing
blamable in his conduct. It should be conducted with
a sole view to the purposes of exhibition. From subse-
quent events, it is presumed, the affair was conducted
privately.

Confer. — If they can see their way to restoring the
supply, it will be conferring a great boon on us at prac-
tically no cost to the city. The benefits and advantages
it is capable of conferring. He feels fiattered at the
distinction conferred on him. Obviously from a patri-
otic desire to confer those beneficial results .upon us.
The college is empowered to confer degrees. You will
confer a kindness by doing so.

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fessedly the best. I must in all humility confess to a
profound ignorance of such proceedings, and a good
deal of embarrassment. ' v'

Confide. — He speaks confidently of the future. He
took me into his confidence. His erect bearing and
confident smile have disappeared altogether, and he is go*
ing crazy ; his eye is lustreless, andthe fact is becom-
ing plain that he is a victim of hU own conscience. My
confidence in your uprightness remains unshaken. She
is well up in their confidence being the centre of all
eyes.

Confine. — He confined himself solely to the principle
upon which they should be punished. It will be pru-
dent to confine our imports as much as possible within
the compass of our actual wants. They confined their
efforts to that.

Confirm. — Enquiry into her death confirms the im-
pression first formed, and all idea of suicide is utterly
precluded. He confirms my story in all particulars ;
but I do not feel warranted in proceeding any further.
[To confirm action. It confirms his statement in all
I points.

Conjiict. — Accounts are conflicting as regards the
; number of persons killed, some placing the number ai
500 while others place it as high as 1000. There was a
konfiict of opinion as to whether etc. Much conflicting
testimony was given. This conflicts with his statement.
[Conflicting stories and thoughts. A conflict with au-
thority. Conflicting interest^. That fully confirms my
[view. Such discovery went towards confirming them
fin their theory of the suicide. Conflicting reports,
[nvestigation will confirm this assertion, that harm
[results from it.

Confoi'm. — Their attire does not conform to the
regulations. To conform to usage.
Confront. — Let them confront the question. Other
latters have confronted him of late to cause him much
inxiety.

Congratulate. — A congratulatory message. Our con-
gratulations are extended to those who marry through
)ur medium. n^ -t ;;

Congregate. — Crowds are congregating.
Conjectv/re. — What it will end in "it is impossible to
conjecture. There ar«> many conjectures as to the cause
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Connect. — In connection with this let me say that
etc. He gave an explanation of his conduct in connec-
tion with recent stirring events. It would be interest-
ing to connect its appearance with the earthquake, if
time and space permitted. I am not in a position to
say anything in that connection. Nothing has been
done in that connection. There is a curious incident
connected with the proceedings, which might furni.sh a
shadow of a pretext, if such were sought. He is con-
nected with the Railway in various capacities. He
instructed them to consider a bill in that connection.

ConaciouB. — He is conscious of his capacity to lead
them. I am profoundly conscious of the honor done
me.

Consent. — They showed some self-abnegation by con- 1
senting to accompany him.

Consequent. — It will be of widely mischievous conse- 1
quence. It is a satisfactory sign of no small consequence j
that, etc. Those are losses consequent on human ignor-
ance. The vacant position consequent on his promotion I
has been given to another. He had two black eyes, the
consequences of an encounter with his wife. He is
suffering from a sprained ankle, consequent on a fall!
•while getting out of a carriage.

Consider. — He is a man of talent considerably above I
the average. They consider the diflBculty settled. He
went on to enumerate what he considered were thoirl
disadvantages. Takir into consideration all the cir-
cumstances of the quesdon. They consider it a fore-
gone conclusion that he will go. Everything considered,!
there is nothing especially bad in it. I would consider!
it derogatory to the position I hold if I failed to noticel
it. They are considering a resolution to that effect. If|
you will coolly consider ail the circumstances and all
the influences that help to determine the issue. I don'tl
consider that sufficient ground to postpone the case]
Our accommodation was carefully considered. After!
considerable debate his motion was voted down. Consi-
dering the heat, it is surprising that more did not suc-l
cumb. Taken altogether, I consider it a capital publica'|
tion. Considering all things, I consider it unlikely. ll
don't consider the information definite enough. I consil
der it a breach of faith. Coolly consider the fact that,!
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issues involved in our provincial affairs, we shall find
that party politics should have nothing to do with our
local affairs. They have insisted on its immediate consi-
deration as of imperative necessity. These considera-
tions don't count for much. It was considered a suspi-
cious circumstance that she was present. There are
doubtless many questions to consider in connection with
it. I consider it a matter of importance. I am totally
uninfluenced by such considerations. I hope you will not
consider it an intrusion if I apply to you for that pur-
pose. Give the subject a little consideration. He does
not stop to consider the effect of his language. They
consider the project of raising the building a good one.
A crowd of considerable dimensions. In spite of all the
opinions to the contrary, he is considered a doomed man.
Out of consideration for him. He is in considerable
straits. Consider the question at issue between them.
Whether they will succeed is considered doubtful. They
consider themselves insulted by his action. He evi-
dently wishes himself io be considered an adept
in discerning the motives of his fellowmcn. Not*
withstanding the disadvantages, apparently so consi-
dered, of life and social distinction, it is possible that she
may develop with such hardrubs as the world gives her
into an ornament to her profession in time. His sen-
tence has been commuted in consideration of his having
assisted the authorities in bringing the facts of the case
to light. They are considering the question of retiring
him. Considering the exceptional circumstances. Take
the matter into consideration. He is possessed of consi-
derable wealth. Kindly consider our interests. His
; election is considered informal. I begged the audience
to consider me an Irishman laboring under the dis-
advantage of speaking French. Under the law this
: consideration would hardly bear the dignity of a techni-
icality. I consider it my duty, as it is my privilege, to
[place them on the same footing. The proceedings were
considerably enlivened by his trial. Whoever considers
his own weakness will not want long persuasives to for-
giveness. The heroine of the cause c4Uhre seems much
[dominated by the religious idea. > is >

Consign. — Consign their bickerings to oblivion. Con-
[sign the past to oblivion.

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jecting the int'Cllectual to the divine. Wherein consists
the value of a classical education, will now be a subject for
study and thought. The party consists of 10. The
meeting consisted of sound common sense people.

Consistent — He cannot, consistently with his position,
do so.

Console. — As a consolation for the vituperation of all
things Jewish.

Conspicuous. — Want of reflection was conspicuous.
I \7as amased to find the illiberalism of the rich so con-
spicuous.

Constitute. — They constitute an element of doubt.
The existence of such charges constitutes a burden ou
commerce. It constitutes the sum total of our public
policy. The mere fact of their being together legally
coijidtitutes them a mob. Accidents to firemen will
always constitute a part of their calling. As the world
and society are now constituted. Carry on the agitation
on constitutional lines. The wheelbarrow constitutes
the oply rolling stock of the house.

Conspire. — There are whispers of a conspiracy among
them to revive the old trouble. I am not leagued with
* those pretended friends who conspire its overthrow. He
is charged with conspiracy in the matter.

Constant. — It is a reasonable assumption that to his
^IHiction is due his cdhstant uneasiness.

Consternation. — Again the same consternation and
the same perplexity.

Construe. — His ominous silence was construed as a
tacit acknowledgment of the charge. It might be con-
strued to mean something else. My silence as to names
is not to be construed as indicating that, &c. He con-
strued my words as having a meaning which I positively
■ussert does not attach to them.

Consult. — There was scarcely a treath of air, and after
consultation, a delay of an hour was agreed on. They
should consult public rather than mere party interest.

Consume. — Recourse to a dictionary consumes con-
siderable time.

Contact. — It will bring France in direct contact with
<}ermany. I am daily brought into immediate contact |
with them.

Contain. — The letters contained the most burning |
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novel doctrine contained in the article, I have nothing
for it but supreme contempt. It contains disparaging
statements. The word " party " contains tie germs of
difference between the two lines of action.

Contemplate. — i'urther proceedings are contemplated.
He has in contemplation the acquisition of two lan-
guages. He stood philosophically contemplating the
chances of a meal. It is now under contemplation.
There are persistent rumours that he contemplates a
coup d^^tat.

Contemporary. — It is vouched for by credible and
contemporary narrators.

Conteimpt. — No one has any other feeling than con-
tempt for him.

Contend. — These and many other difficulties have we
had to contend with, but io-day we can felicitate our-
selves upon a measure of success unexampled except
perhaps by the parent system. Your contention that it
is actionable is not right. It is a stale contention on
the part of ignoramuses or hypocrites that he is anta-
gonistic to free popular government. The contest is now
at its highest. We have the natural advantages on our
side, but we have enterprising people to contend with,
and that means that we must keep our wits about us
all the time. His lawyer followed in support of this
contention. It is the bone of contention. He related
the difficulties with which he had to contend, and ex-
ploded certain fictions.

Contingent. — He will either be beaten, or assassinated
or fight, and anyone of these contingencies will place the
government in an awkward position. A large contin-
gent went up from Montreal.

Continue. — He continued uninterruptedly for an hour.
Trade is generally fair, and indications are that it will
continue so. Trade continues rather unsteady. While
such a state of things continues it would be absurd to
expect it. Continuous conflicts have taken place. Con-
tinue your noble efforts in the cause of justice. My ill-
ness was not of long continuance. The activity of the
war preparations continues unabated. The weather con-
tinues insufferably hot. Continue your efforts by legi-
timate means to obtain your rights. Interest in the
discussion continues to attract much attention. He
continues in a precarious condition. New cases conti-
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Contract. — Mr. and Miss were the contracting parties.

Contrary. — Contrary to my expectation. Notwith-
standing his plain statement to the contrary. A quite
contrary effect.

Contrast. — It brought her into unfortunate contrast
with Albani who was at her best.

Contribute. — He contributes towards the payment of
my debt. The result contributed not a little towards it.
He contributes money towards her maintenance. He
does his share to contribute to her enjoyment. He con-
tributes articles to papers. It was unanimously decided
that each should contribute a certain sum. He contri-
butes absolutely nothing towards the suppression of the
disease. He has all that, can contribute to certainty of
life. Trees would contribute much to our comfort in
Summer. You should contribute your mite to a worthy
charity. It has contributed in no small degree to my
familiarity with its principles (system). It will contri-
bute to ease and speed. Whatever contributes to hap-
piness is important. Those are the elements which con-
tribute to the formation of character. I invariably
found that nothing was left undone which wae calcu-
lated to contribute to their cleanliness. The pursuit of
shorthand materially contributes to improve the student
in the principles of composition. It contributed greatly
to my success. Nothing has contributed more to make
his cause popular, and his success possible. He contri-
buted some good music. I am a contributor to its edi-
torial columns. The bazaar contributed in a large mea-
sure to its. succes. He has contributed $50 in further-
ance of the cause which will greatly strengthen Glad-
stone's hands. Their contributions will be tenfold larger
than they might be if confronted with the alternative of
having to face distress during the coming Winter.

Contrive. — He contrived to make a sensation.

Control. — Every available means should be taken to
cet it under control. Their effoHs to control the turbu-
lence of the mob have so far proved unavailing. The
liquor interest is rapidly gaining a controlling influence.
To control action. It has unbounded means at its con-
trol. Controlled by public opinion. They got the flames
under control after much difficulty, I am not controlled
'by such considerations. . > .

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Convenient. — Any convenieDt day. He conveniently
forgets that, &c. He has a ^ood memory, but it is con-
veniently oblivious of this fact.

Convert — His continued detention without a trial has
converted him into something like a popular hero.

Convey. — He started to convey the news to him. The
idea of having his remains conveyed to the city is
being abandoned. It will produce the impression it
was intended to convey. I desire to convey my best
thanks to you. The solemn announcement was conveyed
in a whisper. To convey sentiments. He conveyed to
me the gratifying fact that, &;c. It conveys an erroneous
impression of their condition. He conveyed his greetings
with criminal intentions. It conveys the impression
that it was a palliation of wrong doing.

Convict. — The conviction gains ground that he has
gone too far in his acts of indiscretion.

Convulae. — Everyone was convulsed with laughter,
his Majesty alone excepted, who was probably inquiring
in his mind if there was a dastardly plot to, &c.

Convict. — He was convicted upon the clearest evidence.

Convince.*— They are becoming convinced of the fact
that, &;c. I feel convinced that it is so He told his
story with an appearance of truth that carried convic-
tion with it. Such convictions are not worth talking
about. That is my unalterable conviction. He has the
courage of his convictions. Nothing can be more con-
vincing than the fact that, &/C. They have been used
with exclusively satisfactory results.

Cope. — By universal consent he is the most formidable
opponent with whom he has to cope. Such a movement
would be incapable of coping with the power of England.
Their appliances were t' fcally inadequate to cope with
the fire. Unable to cope with physical power. They
confess themselves unable i cope with popular prejudice.
The incapability of the law to cope with the change. A
reformer seeking to change any old social custom must
be prepared to cope with the fiercest opposition on the
part (at the hands) of the people.

Cooperate. — Let us cooperate in work in which we
have a common interest. ^ * .

Cordial. — The reception was of an extremely cordial
•character. My relations to him are entirely cordial.

Comer. — The Premier is in a corner.

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Correct. — If his theory is correct, the reduction is
worse than useless. It is substantially correct. To
correct sanitary shortcomings. Newspapers are, or
ought to be, the channel for correcting abuses. This
proved to be correct.

Copious. — He calmed down after weeping copiously.

Couch. — His consent is couched in a famous letter
which is a model of modesty. It is a singular fact that
.his paper contained an attack couched in language
dangerous to tho peace of the city.

Cownsel. — Discretion counsels reticence. He coun-
selled them to acquiescence. He counselled milder
measures.

Court. — Should training count for anything, as it
undoubtedly does, her efforts should meet with unquali-
fied success. Can you count on a man's fidelity while
you are flaying him, and at this critical juncture of the
struggle.

Counter. — He made a counter declaration.

Counteract. — It will counteract the evil tendencies
into which they are daily thrown.

Couple. — The excitement grew space, and it was the
sole topic of conversation, coupled with the abuse of the
police. He coupled with his assurance the warning
that etc.

Course. — I don't see in his conviction any reason for
iuch a course. Their movements seem to depend upon
what course of action will be taken. I am indignant
at his course in publishing it. Such a course would
result in the speaker being made a virtual dictator
clothed with powers ample enough to enable him to|
deal effectively with such occasions. It is plainly the
best course to follow. He has taken a sensible com-
mendable course with regard to the points settled.
Any course they should propose canuot affect the in.
dependent action of the city. I advised an oposite
course. That is the only coarse left open to me. The
case will take the ordinary course. It is in course of
erection. I hope I see in the course of events the
ultimate fulfilment of my constant prayers. In the!
natural course of events. His house is in course of I
construction. I am not indifferent or hostile to such a
course. This adherence to the standard object has!
unremittingly marked its course. It has run its course.

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They have taken the proper course in arresting him. In
the course of the debate he declared that justice had
not been allowed to take its course, but had been para-
lysed by political intervention. That is the only alter-
native his course of action leaves us.

Court. — He is courting arrest. An honorable man
when accused of dishonorable practices courts enquiry.
To court inquiry the minutest and criticism the keenest
is our constant care. He was courteous as he invariably
is, but except to say that nothing tangible had come out
of his negotiations he had no information to convey.
Cover. — The wall is promiscuously covered with paint-
ings and drawings. The loss is covered, by insurance.
A little more practice will cover this defect. You will
cover your heads with glory. Those are the principal
points covered by the report. The list covers 50 cases.
Bsts made by their sympathizers were promptly covered.
Craze. — He is crazed by fear.

Create. — Beyond creating unnecessary anxiety, no de-
finite statement is made regarding his intentions. It
creates a feeling of attachment towards him. The
article has created a sensation. These questions are per-
fectly legitimate ones, and to leave them unanswered
might create a wrong impression. It created a ripple of
excitement which, at times, developed into an uproar.
He created a profound sensation and some difficulty.
It created great hilarity and great and widespread in-
terest. He created a favorable impression. The Cholera
scare has created some ludicrous incidents. His action
created slight commotion and excitement. It has created
a want far beyond its capability to supply. His speech
created a lively sensation — a painful sensation, and is the
sole topic of conversation. To create uneasiness. The
affair created intense excitement in the popular mind.
He created an endless amount of laughter. This is not
a fine delusion created to bolster up a theory, but the
experience of jvery day Jife^ Germany's action has
created an uneasy feeling. The idea is one of your own
creating. He will be created a baronet in recognition of
his services. It has created a good deal of talk, and
stirred up not a little bad blood. The judges are crea-
tures of the conspiracy. He created a hubbub of excite-
ment by giving prompt evidence of his disapproval of
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his head. Something like a sensation was created by
one of the leaders dissociating himself from our policy.
To create havoc. These incidents are got up to create
excitement in view of the next elections. In view of its
importance I am willing to create a precedent. He i.s
doing his utmost to create a disturbance in view of the
extreme pressure of poverty, and the tendency of desti-
tute foreigners to lower the conditions of living. He
endeavored to obtain a conviction by such methods
during the hot spell of weather, and while comtemplat-
ing a trip there. It creates a ripple of interest. It is
likely to create confusion of ideas unless the limitations
of nationality are kept in view. At the same time
interested persons busied themselves with creating in
his mind the impression that he was resolved to get rid
of him at any price.

Co-worker. — My co-workers' decision has created quite
a stir in legal circles.

Credence. — Little credence is given to the rumour. I
am inclined to give credence to such a supposition. She
is credited with having eloped with a young cavalier.
I don't place much credence in its efficacy.

Credit. — They cannot be said to have come out of the
affair with credit. He distinctly declared that France
is maligned by being credited with aggressive ideas.
I am wrongly credited with being a resident of the city.
He is not the brave man he is credited with being. At
first no one credited the news, but subsequent informa-
tion confirmed it. He took occasion to deny certain
remarks credited to him. He is not credited with much
ability for vituperation. He is credit«d with a faint
drop of French blood. He is credited with the honor.
It would be ungenerous not to give him credit for good
i^ tt>ntions. She must be a beauty if we are to credit
the unanimous testimony of her contemporaries. .

Creep. — It is steadily creeping into public favor, as
was clearly evidenced by the large attendance.

Crisis. — There is a crisis approaching — impending.
The country is passing through a crisis. The situation
will soon come to a crisis. In this crisis the mayor was
upheld. We shall tide over the crisis. The crisis is
believed to be nearly at an end. A dissolution at the
present crisis is not desirable. We are facing a mo-
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than ever. The crisis is nearing a head. There is a tiff
between them at this important crisis.

Griter'ion. — If the enthusiasm shown is any criterion
of the spirit in which they are going to work they wont
be far behind. If the attendance at the opening per-
formance is to be taken as a criterion, the enterprising
showman is going to reap a rich harvest.

Critical. — It is a critical moment in his career. The
situation is very critical in consequence of the stormy
disputes regarding the action that is to be taken in view
of the present French attitude.

Criticize. — Independent criticism of the bo«*rd will be
continued although every indignant member oi it should
go into fits. I have frequently felt undsr the necessity
of criticizing him unfavorably, but there is no denying
that his attitude on this question has been that of an
honest man. His speech was a masterpiece of political
criticism. Criticize his conduct and censure his acts in
a legitimate way. It has been adversely criticized.
His election to the place provoked criticism.
Cro88. — Such a thought never crossed my mind.
Crown. — The negotiations have been crowned with
success.

Cruel. — Such a spectacle of cruelty as was afforded
by the horse's sore back I have never seen.
Crush. — Every fond hope crushed.
Crop. — Cases of this kind crop up occasionally.
Crowd. — The crowd swelled into a seething multitude
throughout the whole length of the procession, and wm
composed of many grades in the social circle.
Cry. — It is a crying scandal that it should be so.
Cull. — Scores of incidents might be culled from the
history of the last two years.

Culminate. — The trouble culminated in a row. It
was easily seen that the interest of the public culminated
in the murder trial judging from the immense crowds
gathered. An incident that took place yesterday cul-
minated in a marriage.

Culture, — It is not creditable to their culture that
I they cannot do th!«». A high grade of culture.

Cumber. — Cumbered with debt, abuses, &c.'' "*" '
Curious. — A curious, negative argument. Curiously
[enough, some underhand manoeuvring is going on.
Current. — He is somewhat currently spoken of as

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likely to contest mayoralty honors. Such phrases are
the current coin of society. The complaints now current
are grossly exaggerated, and in some instances absolutely
false. Divers reports are current concerning his health.
If the current news is to be believed it has at least in
one respect reached a high point of civilization. All
sorts 01 rumours are current in the city that war is at
hand. A rumour is current to the effect that, &c. An
article in the current week's issue. That shows the
general current of his thoughts. Three theories are
current, one that he deliberately suicided. Wild reports
are current emanating from Germany alleging hostile
intentions on her part. There are conflicting statements
current that the cat o' nine tails has been administered
to him.

Curt. — Yes, said he curtly. Information was curtly
refused.

Curtail. — Curtail the debate. He has been singled
out to curtail my influence in every way possible.

Custom. — He concluded, as customary, in depressed
spirits, after saying that all those questions are rapidly
ripening for practical legislation.

Damage. — You make a damaging admission in saying
so.

DaTTiper. — His absence throws a certain damper on
the social world. The weather put a damper on their
spirits instead o^ increasing their ardor.

Dare. — I dared to smile.

Dash. — He made a dash for liberty. Though the
hopes of this enthusiast are dashed he gives promise of i
good speed in writing.

Dastardly outrage.

Day. — In my bread and jam days — candy day .•».

Date. — Pay up to date.

Deal. — To deal with matters of the most trivial cha-
racter. They are unequal to the task of dealing with I
the question. He dealt mainly with the subject of I
home rule. Let some one come to the front and deal
with the question in a sensible manner. He has beenj
unfairly dealt v/ith. Questions beyond your scope.
He deals with the measure in a spirit that is considered I
objectionable. He dealt a telling blow upon his I
flushed face. Leave to the government the respon-
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entered into an infamous compact. He dealt him a
severe blow, and left him for dead.

Debar. — Being debarred from brandy she takes to
opium. They are debarred from playing for the pre-
sent. It should not debar him from obtaining his
licence.

Debase. — To sink into gluttony and intemperance is
to debase ourselves below the brutes.

Debate. — The question is debated to what extent his
dispatches are forgeries. The debate ended in a fizzle.

Deadlock. There is a deadlock between them.

Decamp. — The thief decamped leaving the watch
untouched.

Deceive, — He wilfully deceived me. Don't be de-
ceived into the belief that etc.

Decide. — His decision is irrevocable. "Warm " does not
express it ; it is decidedly hot. It is definitely decided.
They decided not to participate in the demonstration.
It has been decided beyond the shadow of a doubt. In
this decision I concur. They have not yet decided
what measures of precaution are to be taken. After
some little discussion it was decided to organize an
association. He decided in a summary manner. I am
decidedly opposed to it.

Declare. — They were bold and defiant in declaring
their views on the pending political situation. The
storm raging is declared to be wide and fierce in
character. He has been declared bankrupt. He has
specifically declared so. He declared that nothing short
of those measures would satisfy the country. He
declared the meeting closed. . He has declared in favor
of it. The fight has been declared off: The regulations
declared that etc. He declared himself strongly
opposed to it. The point has been decided. He is
playing a decidedly insincere part in relation to it.
The discussion was declared closed and a show of hands
called for amid intense excitement. That is a question
you muse decide for yourself. By no possibility can it
' be declared to . be so. Precisely at the appointed mo-
ment they declared against it. They have declared it
a thing of the past. To acquiesce in a decision. Those
jare the motives which decided me to alter my mind. The
I personel of his luggage was decidedly curious, but not
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intenaijdes bis declaration. The motion was declared
lost en division.

Decline. — The decline of his health has become so
rapid an«i marked that he cannot withstand confine-
ment long. I declined owinc; to previous engagements.
I declined to accept the offer. He declined to say any-
thing about the progress of the negotiations, except that
he expected they would be concluded speedily. While I
decline to commit myself on this point the inference
that I wont accept seems justifiable. There is authority
for saying that he will decline all proffers of knighthood.

Decree. — It is the decree of nature.

Deduce. — That is a curious logical deduction.

Deem. — I deem it prudent. The riot reached such
proportions that it was deemed necessary to call out the
police. If it .should be deemed expedient. I do not
deem one out of ten too many. I should not deem this
method of success a fair offset to his defeat. English
appeal for mediation is deeme ' probable. I deem it in-
dispensable for maintaining t^^. supremacy of the law.
I don't deem his words worthy of reply. I deem it
capable of improvement. I deem it reliable from such a
quarter. I deem it incomplete. It is deemed advisable
to furnish those directions. He deems expulsion a witse
measure. Such assurances cannot be deemed satisfac-
tory. I deem it a shocking state of depravity. It is
deemed probable, notwithstanding the disastrous result
of the storm. I deem those illogical deductions, I don't
envy you if you deem your private opinion superior to
the texts I have quoted. I deem it a noble calling to
serve people such as they.

Deep. — The depths of depravity. The life principle
has been shaken to its innermost depths.

Defeat. — Defeat is a sure thing. He was defeated on
a definite issue. To defeat a motion. Crushingly de-
feated. He has been defeated mainly through my
efforts.

Defect — Defective regulations. There arc sanitary
defects in the building. His aim was defective, tlie
blow glancing off and inflicting only a slight bruise.

Defection. — His alleged defection

Defend. — He defended my action in the matter. In
view of the interests you are* called upon to defend.
He defended my view of the subject.

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Defer. — He deferred passing sentence until after the
trial. I defended him against the charge of conspiring.
There appears to be a consensus of opinion that parlia-
ment should defer action upon the fishery treaty until
the matter has been dealt with.

Dejicient. — To supply deficiencies. '^^

Dcjine. — They have thoroiio^hly defined their object.
It is definitely known now. He defined the limits of
his tenure of office. Name a definite time for e fleeting
this reform. Such definition of the word U better
adapted to my present condition. I have no definite
news — only rumours. The issue is becoming definite.
Define your position. The object of the gathering is to
define the platform on which the tories will appear.
Clearly define your principles. Define to our satisfac-
tion the difterrnce between them. Nothing definite has
been done or can be known. I am constrained to .say
definitely that etc. Define the principles of your party
and your intentions. Give ua some more <lefinite idea
of the nature of the scheme. Nothing definite has
resulted from it. The plan seems to have taken a
definite shape. His position is recognized by some
authority of law not clearly defined. It is a proceeding
that cannot be definrd, even on the ground of ex-
pediency. The terms are not definitely agreed to. On
this point nothing definite can be learned. The line
between liberty and licence is sharply defined. Nothing
definite is known about the accident. No definite line
of action was resolved upon. Thinj^s are taking a very
definite shape. He he« given no definite in^tructions in
the matter, and great uneasiness has been occasioned in
consequence. The definite settlement of matters con-
nected with his suit. It is a definite and disastrous
failure, and he is very much broken down about it.
They called upon him to define his political bearings.

Degenerate. — Th<^ boxing match degenerated into a
prizd fight, alljthe paraphernalia of the prize ring being
brought into requisition, and both pressing the lighting
furiously until they were pounded into insensibility.

Degnde. — A more degrading and humiliating spec-
tacle is hardly to be conceived.

Defy. — I defy you to show how you can according to
such principles do o. It defies all efforts at suppres-
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dustries, and to that end they, as it were, blow their own
trumpets. He defied capture. He set the law at
defiance by setting upon thera.

Degree. — I can understand a degree of impatience on
his part. His conduct is criminal in the highest degree.
His manner of speech is deliberate to a degree.

Delay. — To delay departure. Those delays are vexa-
tious. Inexcusable delay.

Deliberate. — He went deliberately out of his way to
wound their feelings. It accuses him of a deliberate at-
tempt to foster warlike tendencies. He deliberately
gv-indledthe public by falsely representing the matter.
He deliberately made up his mind to it.

Delight. — He revels in the delight of kicking and
splashing in the water. He was highly delighted with
his trip. He took delight in referring to the fact that
there was a taint of insanity in the family.

Deliver. — He delivered an impassioned speech.

Delude. — Don't be deluded by specious advertisements
and imaginery prices. He has delusions on religion,
and on the subject of his own importance. To delude
people with the lie that Russia's woes are the result of
political circumstance, and only capable of alleviation
oy politicians. You are under a delusion. Its asserted
freedom is a delusion. Do not allow yourself to be de-
luded into such a belief. Deluded victims ! Will they
ever get it into their heads that it is nothing but a de-
lusion. This delusion has been going on too long. A
glittering delusion.

Demand. — He demanded it in the most peremptory
manner. The undesirability of interfering with per-
sonal liberty more than the public welfare imperatively
demands. The supply is far inadequate to the demand.
Common decency demands it. When occasion demands.
He has made his demand in all fairness. It would
seem to demand the tact and ability of a Gladstone.
The interests of the country demand that it should be
made a success. The inexorable demands of business.
There is great demand for the place. The demand is
far beyond the supply. The reading of such books de-
mands extensive knowledge. Its usefulness has been
impaired by the extreme economy which a limited in-
come has demanded. Any improvements which pro-
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settlement on that basiB. It should not be employed
to any great extent, except when occasion demands its
use. A vigorous investigation is demanded at the hands
of the authorities. His failing health demands rest.
The inexorable demands of time. They demand a large
share of attention and a more equitable distribution of
patronage. From day to day the demand increases for
more efficient means and for superior methods for mi-
nistering to the wants, the pleasures, the aspirations of
modern life. The exigencies of the present situation
seem to demand this. His more than ordinarily press-
ing demand which I had just called to remembrance, had
to be met. I demand priority for the payment of claims
before the money is devoted to other purposes. Their
demands have been conceded without being enforced.
Let justice be done is the stern demand of the town
which is stirred over the awful event as seldom before.

Demark. — Demark a line between them. The line of
demarcation between mistress and servant is well drawn.

Demean. — It is demeaning the spirit of the nation.

DeTnonstrate. — The history of previous political con-
tests demonstrated that he owed his defeat to their
apathy. He demonstrated what persuasion and argu-
ment can accomplish. Practical experiments soon
demonstrated the fact that, etc. That demonstrates the
solution of the problem. The result demonstrated, as
has been proved elsewhere, that, etc. He conclusively
demonstrated that it is mathematically impossible. The
uncertainty of life was demonstrated by his terrible
death. He waved his acknowledgments, his appearance
being the signal for renewed demonstrations of loyalty.
This experiment demonstrates that foam or froth is
caused by impurities in liquids. Thus, on shaking up
a bottle containing pure water we get no appreciable
foam, but taking a mixture of water with 5% of alcohol,
there is a greater tendency to foam.

Demur. — I demurred to this arrangement.

Deny. — He denies the allegations individually and in
toto.

DenomxTiate. — He has been denominated a rebel.

Denounce. — His letter is a pent up denunciation of
the whole. He denounced him and loudly proclaimed
his rule tyrannical in the extreme. He denounced his
duplicity and action regarding the bill. It rather reflects

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upon the wisdom of those who denounce it. The pulpits
rang with denunciations of his paper. The press has
been relentless in denouncing his administration and
parading the accusations of corruption against him.

Dense.— Al densely packed church. In a densely
populated part or quarter of the city. One cause is
found in the dense population.

Denude. — That once prosperous country' is denuded of
all its jewels.

Deny. — He denied all knowledge of the pending
changes. He denied the insinuations in toto.

Depart. — He took his departure amid a scene of great
enthusiasm. He has been interviewed on the signifi-
cance of the new departure. Don't depart from this
rule. A new departure of the league. How the paper's
new departure is viewed. During the interval that had
elapsed since his departure after a short flirtation ending
in a refusal.

Departmeni. — In all departments of knowledge he is
infinitely ahead of her.

Depend. — Russia depends upon him as the solar system
depends upon the sun. Its very existence depends upon
his good will. He depends more upon that as a mears
of influence than upon mere intellectual ascendancy. It
is dfc -indent for subsistence on catch penny statements.
It is dependent for its spread upon sanitary conditions ;
against this we have the fact that, &c.

Depict. — To depict scenes.

Deprecate. — When about to kiss his hand with a de-
precatory gesture the king grasped his. I deprecate its
use. I am not of those who violently deprecate its dis-
cussion.

Depreciate. — It will prevent a depreciation in value.

Depress. — He is depressed over the event. A depress-
ing influence. Trade is depre.ssed. To depress eflbrts,
A universal depression of trade. She is depressed over
his death. Besides the depression it hfctS brought on
general business, its effects upon European travel are
simply enormous. There is a feeling among merchants!
that there is a depression in the lumber '•rade. I am
depressed over his impressions of the city. He was as|
much depres.sed as had the worst occurred.

Deprive. — Deprivation of aid, of civil rights and of
dignity. He should be deprived of his opportunities for I

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mischief. He is morally irresponsible being deprived of
the faculty of memory.

Dereliction. — Dereliction from propriety. Dereliction
of duty.

Derive. — From what have you derived your idea?
The election held yesterday derives its si.gnilicance from
the fact that, etc. The incidental advantages derived
from it are numerous. The only ihstruction derivable
from them. The advantages derivable from the style of
writing herein presented. To derive assistance. Those
are the impressions I derived from direct intercourse
with him. The comfort and benefrt one derives from it
cannot be too highly estimated. They have derived
their facts from various sources. The statement that
they have derived material aid from it is pure nonsense.

Derogate. — It does not derogate from his exalted posi-
tion. Y"ou cannot produce anything de.ogatory to his
honor.

Descend. — Let us descend to matters of common
occurrence.

Describe. — He vividly described his behaviour and
appearance. I can't describe the nature of my feelings.
Yesterday is described as the roughest experience the
city has had in the way of boisterous weather. She is
described as anything but interesting looking or
attractive. He is described as avorse to the idea of a
conference, and as saying that no conference has yet re-
sulted in anything to injure Russia's interests. She is
described as a woman of rare beajty. The paper des-
cribes the news as of the gravest significance. The
theatres are described as veritable furnaces. He des-
cribed the situation of affairs gloomily. The procession
was of the tamest description. They described the cir-
cumstances attending the discovery of the robbery. It
thus describes the attitude assumed by them at the
opening of the discussion and maintained with unswer-
ving consistency up to the present moment. The sitting
was of an interesting description. The description given
tallies somewhat with yours. What emotions welled
within me I shall not trespass' on space to describe.

Discover. — They have discovered evidence implicating
him.

Deserve. — It will be found deserving of the increasing
I patronage it has experienced.

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Design. — The church is designed after the style of
St. Peter's. That is the suggestion it is designed to
emboJ'".

Designate. — Designated as a scoundrel. I went to
the house designated. The design of his work is appa-
Tent at a glance. He designates his room by the appela-
tion of " green room."

Desire. — A desirable man for the bench. It is desir-
able to remove difficulties arising from the present law.
Arrange with them upon the most desirable form of
united action. The weather was all that could be de-
sired. Of those different arrangements that is the least
•desirable. It is highly desirable in the interest of
education. This appears to have had the desired effect.
Some chaiiges are eminently desirable. lam more than
ordinarily desirous of doing so. He is desirous of bring-
ing the projected marriage about.

Desist. — They have desisted from the prosecution
altogether.

Despite. — Despite all possible drawbacks, this Winter
will prove a good one. Despite their seeming inaction
and the fact, etc.

Despatch. — After the thief had got his deserts he was
returned to his parents with despatch. Sales are being
rushed through with great despatch.

Destine. — Destined to destruction, to a terrible end-
ing. The movement is destined to failure. Cruel dis-
appointment is running in the current of his destiny.

Destitute of honor and principle.

Destroy. — The germs of the disease should be destroy-
ed. The only valid objection that we see to women
voting is the tendency to destroy the unity of home.

Detail. — The details of the damage wrought by the
rain. He voluntarily unfolded the details of his horrid
crime. He details it with minute exactness, as also the
incidents of his escape. Reliable details. It is unnecessary
to go into details. The importance of the subject will be
my motive as well as my excuse for entering into details.
Detail the facts. I will not trouble you ^Mth details:
suffice it to say that, etc He detailed tlie circumstances
minutely. The details of the linew they are worked on
are from a reliable source. 1 n«ed not refer to it
in detail. He contradicted himself in details. The
details of the suicide are pathetic in the extreme Many

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more disasters are believed to have occurred, and the
details are harrowinj^. An organisation complete in
every detail. Part of the time was taken up in cross-
examination in which he was non-plussed in some de-
tails, but stuck with precision to the material points in.
his story.

Deteriorate. — The army has deteriorated and will not
fight should occasion arise.

Detain. — The time of detention varies from one to
two years. Detectives are working the matter up.
Detained by sickness.

Detect. — It is impossible to detect any change in the
situation. E'urther analysis may detect something upon
which may be based indisputable proof that I was
right.

Determine. — How much truth there may be in the
report time alone will determine; but beyond doubt
thai e exists a very general belief that his connection
with the party is about to terminate. Determine the
issue let it be charged with good or evil. I am deter-
mined to hold my attitude. I will enable you to de-
termine the side with which to ally yourself. Deter-
mine its falsity. Determine what right they have to
obstruct the streets. This determined me to make
another attempt which resulted in an encounter with'
your brother, for whom it terminated disastrously. In-
domitable determination. The question was determined
with some approach to precision. A rigid examination
is being made to determine the true character of the
disease. There is no positive means of determining it.
To determine meaning. He made a determined effort.
Arguments were presented as a proof that he hns been
detected in a nefarious attempt to surrender the rights
and honor of his country. He is determinedly opposed,
to it. Dissensions of his followers coupled with the de-
termined hostility of his enemies who have resolved to
destroy him at all costs, have put him in none of the
gentlest of moods. A system which has recourse to such
expedients to support itself. Just what the affection is
no one is able to determine

Detract. — That does not detract from the glory you
have won. The tardy arrivals so far have detracted
from their pleasure materially. To detract from im-
portance. This strong bias against him will detract

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from the value of his testimony. A glittering profusion
of costly rings detracted from the beauty of her hand.

Detrimental. — It ought to be suppressed as detri-
mental to the best interests of society, to health etc.

Develop. — Unless other objections than we see at
present are developed, his cold will develop into bron-
chitis. He is developing some idea. Some curious
details regarding it have just been developed. Develop
the intellectual and social faculties. Interesting deve-
lopments in the case. There is every prospect of »
scandal developing. It becomes imperatively neces-
sary to develop manufactures to their utmost possible
extent. Enquiry developed that, &c. A spirit of emu-
lation will be developed. It brought some extraordinary
developments. Thus a spirit of strife is powerfully
developed. Development of character. He lias sud-
denly develop(Ml an interest in politics. Commercial
development. It developed into bitterness. Further
developments regarding fever. To develop natural
abilities. How can his mind develop under this and the
accompanying circumstances. HMa^ education has not
yet developed all its effects. When the facts come to be
developed. Victory dfsveloped into a failure. To de-
velop natural resources. Although careful treatment
WAS extended to him the wound developed inflamma-
ti<m. The developments of the inqu * inquiry, &;c.
Sensational developments in the Frenc. scandal. The
welfare of the nation will be materially developed.
The country's progress has developed the fact that there
are tyrannies as galling as any that were exercised b}
the despots of history. Coldness developed into irre-
concilable antipathy. Await the development of his
measures. To develop mines. The necessity for the
development oi this national sentiment (annexation) is
more apparent them roal.but it requires a great occasion
to call it out. He is developing into a fluent speaker.

Deviate. — We will not deviate a hair's breadth from
the course decided on.

Devise. — He is befooling the police by devising means
to circumvent them. It is a device to secure delay. Were
I to advise means for preventing these cons'^n'^enoes,
none more likely would occur to me than, %;. Or

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methods must be devised to meet the rapi^liy iJiOVVin,'
wants of the Province. Could human ina:enuit\ <lc?v^ w

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anything more diabolical. The national policy was de-
vised for the purpose among other objects of increasing
the avenues of employment. They are bending every
effort towards devising means to relieve him of his em-
barrassment.

Devoid. — Rumour devoid of foundation. It is devoid
of proofs — of direct results. The affair is devoid of
significance. He is devoid joi principle. It was pro-
nounced utterly devoid of truth.

Devolve. — The business and burden devolving upon
you. The control of the investigation devolves upon
the authorities.

Devote. — He is devoting himself energetically to their
cause. Columns might well be devoted to it did time
and space permit. He is largely devoted to its interests.
All his earnings are devoted to drink and purposes of
vice. It devotes its first editorial this morning to the
Egyptian question, and reviews the events of the year.
His life has been devoted to education. Devote j'^our
energies in this wide field of employment to education.
The session is to be devoted to the pressing wants of the
country. The papers devote considerable space to the
matter. The English press have devot^d an unusual
amount of space to commenting on his plans for the
amelioration of the people, the criticisms thereon being
highly deversified, but the movement, deserving though
it be, will utterly fail to succeed in the direction
intended. Not only ho. but a portion of the house is
(Itfvuiud to domestic purposes.

Dictate. Vn]hiw the dictates of common sense and
jiistice. A"! nimnitniniuwH may dictate.

him Hiji>er«tition dies hard He died very gamely.

D'llfer. — My informant stated that opinion on this
subject differed very widely. If such differences did not
exist ('iscussion won Id be hardly po'..dble. It differs
radically from it. Opinions differ little on essential
points. In proof of this he pointed out wherein they
differed. There are some points of vital difference be-
tween them.

Dijfficult. — To right difficulties. The grog difficulty
has become the absorbing topic. It renders out-door
labor difficult. The difficulty seems in a fair w^y of
satisfactory solution. It places difficulties in the way.
There will be a recurrence of our present difficulty. It

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is difficult to discover cause for their lean gj towards
him. Diplomacy will patch up the difficulties. He spoke
with difficulty. His death shows a way out of the diffi-
culty. Journalism under difficulties, In the present
state of affisiirs it is difficult to form an opinion. With
the stand now taken it is difficult to say what the result
will be. The difficulty lies in that. It is difficult to lind
words to express my admiration. The laval difficulty is
the chief point to be investigated. You do not know the
difficulties of his position surrounded as he is by various
influences. The reported difficulty with the government
exists only in the imagination of certain correspondents
specially instructed to write in that sense. Help him
out of his financial difficulties. There is a diffiulty
about the chairmanship. That is the first difficulty in
the way of the movement. In the face of immense diffi-
culties, and without the advantage of education. Such
difficulty is working against my interests. In the face
of many difficulties American justice has been vindicat-
ed. The country is difficult of access. Where does the
difficulty lie and where the remedy. The difficulties
besetting it deter me. I could see no clear way out of
my difficulty. Under the pressure of difficulties. He
is in business difficulties. I am fully aware that it
is more difficult to retain than to obtain the amount of
support and confidence necessary to the prosperity of
the undertaking. He is making a brave fight against
difficulties. In dealing with these matters he merely
exhibits the animus that guides his pen, and the
enormous difficnlty he is under to find material for
criticism. But for his impaired voice it would be
difficult to imagine that he is on the verge of 80. That
will clear all difficulties away. A life of ease is a
difficult pursuit. To comprehend difficulties. I was
perplexe<l by the defects of the various systems, and it
has been a source of great satisfaction to have found in I
the person of one of the professors a teacher who has
comprehended and solved satisfactorily the difficulties
which the language presents. He had the utmost
difficulty in preserving order. Money is not a difficulty]
to me. He walks with difficulty. His intimate know-
ledge of the business easily carried him over difficulties,
^erious difficulty exists there, and socialism needs!
stringent restriction. Nhy such an idea should havel

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gained the hold it has, is difficult to explain. He labored
under difficuties his voice being of insufficient calibre
for such a place. It is generally felt that the difficulties
of transacting business have seen increased by his
action.

Dignify. — He has his little unpleasantnesses, the latest
one being a riot which could hardly be dignified by the
title of insurrection. There is nothing undignified about
hiiii but his name which is Jakes. Do not dignify it
with such a name.

Dilate. — The pupils of his eye balls were dilated, but
he showed no emotion. He dilates on whatsoever sub-
ject he treats.
Dilapidate. — The farm is in a dilapidated state.
Dilenrvma. — They are in a dilemma as to where to
find a successor. There appears to be no way out of the
dilemma.
DiTninish. — The excitement is diminishing.
Direct. — His sermon was directed against me. His
promising to do so is considered a direct bid for the
throne. A direct infringement of freedom. Consider-
able attention has been directed to it. Suspicion was
directed towards him. Its criticism should be directed
against the department upon points of detail. I have
no direct interest that way. Attention is directed to
the fact that he made a telling address. His main
efforts would be used in the direction of education.
Direct me in my difficulties. The ground directly
underneath was thronged with pedestrians. It is the
direct outcome of his death, hence his being left in the
minority. Our interests can be advanced in so many
directions by the associated effort of our multitude of
stenographers w^ho will bring the experience of each into
a focus for the benefit of all and constitute a medium be-
tween employers and employes by pointing out judi-
ciously to the former the desirability of engaging none
without adequate remuneration, and thus enhancing
their own reputation and maintaining their status. Yet,
while this is probably wrong, it is difficult to say where
the line is to be drawn.

Disabuse. — He is greatly disabused of his prejudice
[I have disabused him of such an idea.

Disagree. — There has been a disagreement on the
luostion of their marriage.

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Disallow.— To disallow salary.

Disapprove. — Not one single expression of disappro-
val. To disapprove of decision. He strongly dis-
approves of the course taken by them.

Disaster.— A, disastrous storm. It would result disas-
trously to our country. Disaster is imminent. The
news of the disaster spread with lightning rapidity. A
disastrous defeat. Intelligence has been received of a
disastrous railway accident. It has a disastrous effect
on the constitution. Disastrous effect of the continued
wet spell. The effects of the rain are disastrous chiefly
to corn.

Di'iappoint. — It is a matter for disappointment.

Disband. — The organisation is about to disband.

Discard. — On his recommendation the old uniform
will be discarded until the men become habituated to
the placi. She has discarded her lover.

Disavow, (repudiate), speech. — He disavows all know-
ledge of it.

Discern. — He is a man of discernment. No marks of I
violence were discernible on his person.

Discharge. — Discharge your obligations.

Discipline. — Iron discipline. Discipline the mental |
faculties.

Disclaim. — I disclaim any such intention. He disi
claims any responsibility for his actions. He emphati-
cally disclaimed that the function of the judges was tol
determine its doctrine. I disclaim any gratuitous disI
respect for him.

Disclose. — Last year's crop disclosed a weak spot iol
the commercial situation. The swindling and frauds ofl
\ carious kinds disclosed recently are not extraditablel
offences. Inquiry disclosed the fact that, &c. He was|
incautious enough to disclose the fact that he aspired i
her hand.

Discontinue. — To discontinue efforts.

Discourage. — Discouraging results.

Discount. — His success however is discounted by thJ
fact that only ^ voted, a fact of which Russia will raakj
the most.

Discourse. — Thev discour^sied some excellent voc
music. The discourse fell at length upon another poinlj

Disciwer. — I discovered evidence that he had a gre
deal of moral worth. 1 failed to discover that, &c.

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Paris is agog over its slow but positive growth. Ther
were on the occasion of their visit engaged in a search
for him without the least trace of him being discovered,
and they adhere to the belief that he has been the vic-
tim of foul play.

Discredit. — The report throws discredit on the ru-
mours that they mean fight. I know nothing to his
discredit. His rumoured intention of entering parlia-
ment is generally discredited. I will nevf.r say anything
to discredit him. He is castin<; discredit on his work.
Discretion. — Do not allow anger to get the better of
your discretion.

Discriminate. — They discriminate between the French
and the Chinese residents. Abolish all such inequalities
and discriminations.

Discuss. — The discussion of the papers took np the
remainder of the morning session. They are discussing
the question of a reduction in the tariff. The advan-
tages of each engine were discussed. They are in close
discussion. They are discussing the merits of the case.
The subject has been treated and discussed at length.
The advisability of doing so was discussed. They are
eagerly discussing the news. They discussed his ap-
proaching marriage without the slightest reserve. They
are discussing the burning issues of the hour — the pros
and cons of the situation. All sides of the question
were discussed. The whole situation was exhaustively
discussed. They are discussing the probabilities of a
coalition between the powers. A discussion followed as
to the advisability of prolonging the exhibition beyond
a week. He shows utter ignorance of the question he
attempts to discuss. It has been freely discussed prior
to the meeting. I speak from knowledge because I
have discussed the subject. To discuss the usefulness
of meetings. The question was regularly brought up
for discussion. You are free to discuss it from a stand-
point of morality. The discussion dropped. This gave
rise to another discussion. He likes to discuss the doc-
trinal points of Christianity. To discuss proposals. The
Editor enters into the subject fully, and treats it exhaus-
tively in an editorial. Prolonged discussion of the sug-
gestions. The subjects set down for discussion. It is
quite open to anyone to discuss the independence ques-
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under existing circumHtances, it wouUi be unfortunate
if those views prevailed. It is idle to discuss the ques-
tion, not only idle, but uncalled for and unwarrantable.
He shirked discussion of his conduct. There is no dis-
cussing the fact that we are far behind other cities of
less commercial importance. The various phases of the
matter were discussed. The advisability of building an
a.sylum received much consideration and was thoroughly
discussed. The disturbance has been vigorously dis-
cussed. All the circumstances of the marriage have
been discussed, and particularly her status in the social
world. In discussing the complications that may possi-
bly arise in view of the peculiar circumstances sur-
rounding- the proceedings that resulted in their .separa-
tion, he said, &c. Discussing the merits of each ques-
tion. The matter is in trim for discussion. The idea
was never worked out, in detail or even discussed. The
subject is up for discussion. The^' are discussing the
topics of the times. 1 have fully scussed that point.
Alter all my endeavors to the revei'se, our discussion is
likely to be a war of words and not of arguments.
Party politics appear to enter into the discussion of the
subject. The truth came out in an animated and long
winded discussion. The latest pha.se of the commercial
question has been discus.sed. This ended the discussion.
Acrimonious discussions and wanton mischief. It dis-
cussed its course of procedure at length, and it.s compe-
tency to try me on all the counts of the indictment. I
will not discuss here his small peculiarities, that is a
matter of parliamentary concern. There is another as-
pect of the question which will bear a great amount of
discussion.

Disease. — A confirmed grumbler is generally .so be-
cau.-e of confirmed dyspepsia and kindred diseases. To
breed disease. Disease breeding germs. It is breeding
the germs of disQa.se. He enjoys immunit}' from the
disease.

Disembody. — Disembodied spirits.

Disgrace. — It is an undying disgrace and dishonor to
the country. Developments ih the case would disgrace
a community of cannibals. Disgraceful doings. His
paper refers to it bitterly as a disgrace to the city, and
condemned by the vast majority of the citizens, adding:

Dishearten. — I am disheartened by re jent occurrences.

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Diamay. — They fled in dwmay.

Dismiaa. — The suil has been dismissed on account of
lack of proof. He was dismissed for non-compliance
with vaccination. The latter conHideration may be dis-
missed at once. To dismiss objections. Dismiss it from
your mind. He insists that he be dismissed. They
have been dismissed the service. We shall dismiss that,
for the present and confine our attention to the other
point. The rumours may be dismissed as groundless.

Diapaaaionate. — He is a cold dispassionate spen «er.

Dispatch. — An expedition was dispatched there.

Diapel. — An alleged misconception dispelled by a
plain statement of facts. It dispelled all doubts, fears
and apprehensions and dismal forebodings. The mys-
tery surrounding his disappearance has been dispelled
in a degree, though the people are gathered in the streets
advancing various theories as to his disappearance.

Diapenae. — Liquors are dispensed in a most barefaced
manner. He dispensed some good natured banter at
the expense of the press, greatly to the ronf usion of the
members of that fraternity. To dispense with guidance.
While the malady was tt his height they concluded that
the custom of removing the hat, as a polite salutation,
should be dispensed with, as it meant a cold or pneu-
monia, perhaps, if the formality were complied with.

Diaperse. — The crowd hurriedly dispersed at the ter-
mination of the fight.

Dispirit. — Dont be dispirited.

Diaplay. — He displayed a marked indifference, cool-
ness, energy and determination that went a great
way to avert a serious conflict. He displayed great apti-
tude for learning languages. With the good will and
enthusiasm displayed the accident will not prove so dis-
astrous as at first apprehended. Great enthusiasm was
displayed on the announcement of the result. We con-
fess to a feeling of something more than surprise at the
courage displayed to render such things possible. He
displays unpardonable ignorance. There was no un-
friendly spirit displayed towards me. His health is
displaying unfavorable symptoms. The article displays
a ridiculous audacity, only equalled by its desperate
falsehood. He invariably displays much knowledge of
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success, and he was an object of special attention. To
display spleen.

Dispose. — The revival of the attempts to rid the
country of him, definitely disposes of those reports.
They are rushing business, and several matters have
been disposed of. Owing to the limited time at my dis-
posal. Those considerations were satisfactorily disposed
of. He disposed of the charges made against him. The
enjoyment of a good joke is greatly enhanced by sharing
it with somebody else. There is a disposition to charge
such responsibility to their inactive foreign policy. It
is beyond the competency of parliament to dispose abso-
lutely of our destinies.

Disprove. — He has shirked the opportunity of dis-
proving the charges. There is a prospect of his story
being disproved. There is a disposition in bome quarters
to do away with capital punishment, but the proposal
does not appear to commend itself to general approval.
He answered his objection in the same manner that he
disposed of mine.

Dispute. — The disputes engendered hard feelings. A
dispute which resulted in blows.

Disquieting signs. — There is no disquietude felt in
official circles over his probable resi^^nation.

Disrepute. — It is bringing the trade into disrepute ;
dissatisfaction is general.

Dissemble. — I dissembled my real feelings.

Disseminate. — With the advent of cold weather it
will disseminate (the epidemic) more rapidly. Dis-
seminate a knowledge of the resources of the country.
Misrepresentations the grossest are being disseminated
under the mask of religious liberty. To dis.seminate
intelligence and education.

Dissent^He maintained that it was correct, and I
dissented from this view whereupon he waxed wroth.
To dissent from opinion — from views.

Dissipate. — It did effective service by dissipating the
erroneous impressions created. To dissipate notions
and prejudice. The newjpapers which lose their
legitimate influence by disseminating absurdW false
rumours are the real sufferers in the end. The last
cloud of prejudice has been dissipated in the strong
sunlight of truth. The recurrence of good harvests will
dissipate such an idea.

— 87 —

Dissuade. — He was dissuaded from his intentions by
their remonstrances.

Dissolve, — To dissolve ties.

Distant. — Looking through the vista of distant ages.

Distinguish. — He has not the receding forehead, the
distinctive mark of those savages. I distinctly refused.
It is essential to distinguish these ultimate objects from
one another. We are within measurable distance of
having it.

Distort. — They distort everything I say.

Distract. — Sometimes for distraction, he routs ou4 the
garrison in the early morning, and it is a common place
experience for him to work till 8 o'clock.

Disturb. — There was no attempt at disturbance. My
bit+er sweet reverie was unexpectedly disturbed,
^^hcther he is entitled to the designation of duke is a
point which does not disturb us. To disturb the peace.

Diverge. — Widely divergent opinions. Divergence of
views and feelings. Our interests do not diverge.

D vers. — The festiveties are of a diversified kind.
Divers acceptations of it. The newspapers on divers
occasions made damaging statements concerning him.
The customary routine of the court was diversified by
his wit.

Divert. — It will divert your thoughts. It may
cperate in diverting trade from its natural channel.
Violent agitations at homo diverted attention there-
from, or made its advocacy in parliament untimely.
Divert public attention from the unsatisfactory state of
affairs.

Divest. — By means of a little change he was induced
to loosen his tongue and tell his history which, divested
of its lingo, was briefly as follows: Divest yourself of
pride. I hurriedly divasted myself of my clothing, and
donned another suit.

Do. He has done much for the cause of liberty. It
does infinite credit to him. That opinion would not be
doing him justice. Let us be up and doing. He tried
to do away with himself. They are at their wits ends
to know what to do. Drink's doings. He is doing the
rockies. It was done with falterings and misgivings.
Do away with tyranny.

Dodge. — That is a common dodge. Do not dodge the
question.

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Domestic. — He is away owing fco domestic reasons.

Dominate. — The spirit of injustice dominates.

Double. — Unpleasant experiences of a double even^.

Doubt. — It has his advocacy, but it is doubtful if
that is an element of strength. 1 doubt it, every one
who thinks at all must doubt it. There is no room (to)
for doubt. A book of more than doubtful morality.
That English has an obstinate foothold in this province
there cannot be a shadow of a doubt.

Doom. — He was doomed to bitter disappointment and
defeat.

Down. — He is down with small-pox.

Downpour. — I returned in a downpour of rain.

Drag. — To drag out a miserable existence.

Drape. — The attempt to drape such complex vilany
with the cloak of religion is simply revolting. ♦,

Drama. — A drama of intermingled laughter and tears

Draw. — To draw erroneous conclusions. The lesson
to be drawn from the whole course is obvious — a ] ^on
of mutual forbearance and charity. The strike is gra-
dually drawing to », close. Let us draw a brief retros-
pect. He drew attention to the fact that, etc. A prac-
tical acquaintance with the art is highly favorable to the
improvement of the mind, invigorating all its faculties
and drawing forth all its resources. It has been justly
observed that it draws out all the powers of the mind
and matures the judgment. To draw a logical inference
from a fact. It is not wise to draw too many inferences
from a single day's experience. The coincidence is for-
tuitous, but an incredulous critic will draw from it his
own conclusions. They finally drew up after a lengthy
confab. The fishing sea.<«on is drawing to a close, and
sportsmen are making homeward. Fish are reported
very plentiful in the adjacent lakes.

Drawback. — There is a general admission that exalted
rank has its drawbacks.

Drive. — lie has been driven to this course. Germany
is drifting into war with France. Its distance is a draw-
back. Seriously there is no greater brawback to the
appearance of the city than those hideous little houses.
He was {riven to desperation by his inability to support
his family. While visiting him in his official character
he found the snow drift seriously impeding Railway
travel.

— 89 —

Dream. — All passed before me as i«i a dreair, and I
straightway indited several letters.

Ihf.biou8. — A man of dubious nobility.

Due. — Death due to drink or foul play. Its success
is in great part due to their untiring exertions. This is
largely due to the government adopting a strict policy
with regard to it. His failure is due to the fact that he
has not gone to the root of the matter. It is due to a
variety of causes. An explanation is due me. It is due
to him to say that, etc. The failure is entirely due to a
shrinkage in stocks. The omission is probably due to a
forgetfulness rather than a lack of appreciation. It is
especiallj iue to that. The failure of the municipal
authorities to offer him any civic hospitalities on the
occasion of his recent visit was not due, as has been
asserted, to the fact that, etc. It was'simply owing to
the fact that no official intimation of his visit was re-
ceived. This action is due to a disbelief in their pro-
mises. But to what causes this fact was due and what
particular characteristics gave it that preponderating
influence is a question which remains vague and obscure.
It is largely due to the circumstance that we take an
exaggerated estimate of our usefulness. It is largely
due to the persistent attempts of people in the lower
walks of life. Such abstinence from violence is due to
their high character. Our success is in no small mea-
sure due to your enthusiastic energy. It is understood
this action (resignation) is due to the severe criticisms
made upon his efficiency.

During. — During the intervals two girls brought
doxvn the house in a duet. During his tenure of office
he endeared himself to the people.

Duration. — The average duration of life.

Duty. — The path'of duty is the way to glory and to
profit.

Dwell. — He dwelt at considerable length on their atti-
itude in obstructing legislation. He made a powerful
speech dwelling particularly on the righteousness of his
motives. I need not dwell upon this point as it is suf-
[ficiently plain. He dwelt with emphasis on the ieuct
Ithat etc. I need not dwell on the risk that is incurred
tin this connexion, even under the most favorable cir-
[cumstances. He dwelt on the fact of their being a

adilv deteriorating process visible in all departments
)f official and private life.

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DvmidU. — Its significance is dwindling away.

Earnest. — There is no miHtaking the earnestness of
his protests. The great thing i.s to be in earnest

Eclipse. — All that had gone before was eclipsed by it.

Efiace. — Nothing can enace it from my memory.

Effect. — His endorsement of vaccination will not be
withont its effect. It is the effect of centuries of oppres-
sion. It has had a very decided effect. The advocates
of temperance will effect their purpose by devoting their
time to getting the groggeries rooted out. The object is
to effect a reconciliation conducive to the honor of
France. A settlement has been effected. They should
carry the laws into effect. His duty is to give effect to
the laws. The most striking thing about it is the im-
possibility of its eflfecting any good purpose. Isolation
can be effectually carried out. It shows clearly that
the storm was serious in its effects. No evil effects fol-
lowed this. My suspicions were strongly to the effect
that, etc. This announcement had a depressing effect
on him. There are some damaging statements now go-
ing the rounds of the papers to that effect. He has
recovered from the effects of the injuries he recently
received. It will have the effect of removins^ a good
deal of the impression prevailing in England, whi^h Im
due to his persevering efforts. His statement is to the
effect that, etc. The effect is only temporary. To effect
an arrest. Its direct effect will be to, etc. He used his
little sleigh with good effect. A new time table will go
into effect soon. To effect an arrangement. It had the |
desired effect of relieving the ^ tomach. His efforts to
effect an entrance v/ere fruitless. The effect is iin-j
mediate. I remember something to that effect. Its per-
nicious effects can hardly be oveij estimated. When I
does the treaty take effect. Wind and weather had of I
course a damping effect on the attendance which wa!>|
comparatively slim. What would the acceptance of this I
proposal effect. To effect changes and improvements!
under judicious management. The results effected byl
legislative means. The capture was peacefully effectedj
The judgment is in effect as follows : He gave emetics,!
but to no effect. He died from the effects of opium. Onel
day in the long agos. It will have the double effect ofj
weakening the alliance and diminishing the tensionl
between the two powers. He spoke to the same effectl

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He has effected % compromise with his creditors. The late
cold spell has had a tolling effect. Their game appears
to he to effect his dismissal. Qive your desire effect. It
was examined to no effect, and no better result awaited
the second search. The blue-coated upholders of the law
had a deterrent effect. He <iid it in the most effectual,
if cruel manner by heading them off. His condition
from the combined effects of cold and hunger would
touch the most callous heart. He became greatly in-
censed at a paragraph in a paper, and said that he had
no desire to pose as a pretender, or pass through the
ordeal of a public trial. The rain has no Citect in dimi-
nishing the attendance.

Effectual. — The disease is being effectually checked.
To give effect to one's wishes. He thus placed an
effectual barrier in the way of the ball. To effect the
desired result.

E^ient — The efficiency of the staff is extremely
doubtful.

Effort. — They are leaving no effort untried to place
in the civic chair this aspirant to the position. Their
efforts to grapple with the difficulty were handicapped
by want of funds. In elegance of design it eclipses all
previous efforts. Every possible effort is made in behalf
of popular instruction, and to keep the matter a secret,
efforts are being put forth for a new suit. His efforts
are proving not unfruitful of results. Turn your efforts
in that direction. Their efforts were quite unavailing.
His next effort at reformation was made in exile. All
my efforts are to that end.

Elaborate. — Elaborate preparations for the production
of his dramas.

Elate. — The French are elated at the display of
Chinese pugnacity, because it will conduce to protract
hostilities in which case Germany will, etc.

Element. — It has within itself many elements of
weakness. The indefatigable President being at the
lead of this enterprise, the first elements of success are
[secured. The enjoyment of prosperity is a large ele-
ment of civilization. One of the elements of the city's
prosperity is its attractiveness to the tourist. An en-
thusiastic meeting of a large contingent of the temper-
ance element was held. It would w ap element of dan-
tger in hts hands. Educaticii and training are essential

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■elements in the superstructure of society, but they are
not safeguardii against vice and crime.

Egress. — He was taken out via the roof, there being
no other way of egress for him.

Electric. — The possibilities of electricity.

Elicit. — No new facts have been elicited in the evi-
dence. It elicited rounds of applause from the delighted
audience. Nothing was elicited to show that criminal
relations existed between them. Enquiry at the house
elicited the information that she is orogressing favo-
rably. From the facts elicited, it appears that, etc. An
inquest was held when the foregoing fact was elicited.
Their method of dealing with it elicits characteristic
criticism from him. His remarks elicited expressions of
dissent from his extreme views. The examination re-
vealed no new tacts, elicited nothing new. No direct
evidence was elicited from him. Nothing of importance
was elicited. This remark elicited some smiling at the
originality of the idea. To elicit enough evidenc'» to
effect a committal. He was skeptical of its existence,
but elicited valuable facts from him. Enquiry at the
office elicited the information that lively scenes had
occurred.

Eligible. — Eligible to marriage, to election, &c.

Elude. — They have, up to the present time, eluded
their grasp. He is encouraged in view of his success in
eluding detection.

Emanate. — That is the source whence it emanated.

Embarrass. — He is .sensibly embarrassed in his plans
by the uncertainty of the situation. He committed
suicide owing to financial embarrassments. He seemed
greatly embarrassed by the questions now at issue. He
Became deeply embarrassed. I am embarrassed by their
<lissenMions — almost paralysed with surprise.

Emhitter. — To embitter American feeling.

Embody. — His suggestions were embodied in a series
of motions, which met with the same fate. Questions
embodying the facts. He submits to the terms ein-'j
bodied in his reply. To embody the idea of enlarge-
ment. That the bill embodies principles long sought to
obtain legal recognition is not denied. His aim is to
embody all the available results of the investigation.

Embolden. — Rifssia is emboldened by the success of
France.

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Embrace. — The action threatened embraces six Nuits,
the primary steps in which have all been taken. The
programme embraces 17 performances.

Eminent — Eminently respectable. Eminently desir-
able. He is emihent at nothing but gambling.

Embroil. — To embroil the country in difliculties and
trouble.

Emerge. — Inadequate facilities for the emergency.
He has emerged from the mysterious wilds of Africa.

Em,it. — The stagnant water emits the foulest stench.
The foul breath emitted.

Emotion. — He has been aroused to a condition of
emotional exaltation.

Emphasis. — He emphasized her desire and I acceded.
It was an utterance to which there was an emphatic
expreHsion of dissent. He emphasized this fact in
special letters. It is the most emphatic testimony
possible to the sincerity of their belief. He bears
testimony to their virtues in the work of christianizing
India. To emphasize indiscretion. He emphatically
denies the language attributed to him about trickery.

Employ. — Various devices were employed to induce
him to do it. He employs a large staff of hands.

Enable. — To enable you to form a correct judgment
upon this point is my present object. The rapidity with
which it enables a person to commit his own thoughts,
to manuscript renders it an object peculiarly worthy of
regard. It will enable you to make more rapid progress
than has heretofore been possible. His personal talent
and worth enabled him to do so with marked effect

Enam,our. — He became enamoured of her.

Encom/pass. — There is something almost oppressive
in the illimitable expanse which the eye is able to en-
compass in all directions.

Encounter. — He encountered want, resistance, opposi-
tion. There is no safe-guard against vessels encounter-
ing each other unawares in the prevailing fogs. Great
I -have been the difficulties encountered^ and great the ob-
stacles overcome. It is an open secret that this quasi-
religious organization has encountered adverse criticism
jat the hands of the press.

Encourage. — His smisitiveness with regard to his-
ihonoris a n.ost encouraging symptom. T^en we ac-
Icastom people to laugh at the law, w.e •aooarige a feel-

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ing dangerous to our welfare. Everything possible
should be done to encourage it. Encouraging signs of
the tunes.

Encroach. — Encroachments on power. They cannot
encroach one step upon our rights. To encroach on
one's domain.

Erid. — The way to end these grievances is to kick
against them. The strike has ended in a compromise.
There is no telling where it will end. Any attempt to
do it will end in his arrest. Your actions should be
performed in subordination to those ends. He ended
his brief statement amid a course of howls. It is the
end of all my efforts. The acquisition of knowledge is
not the chief end of man. It ended in the triumph of
might over right — by force of arms. There is a univer-
sal feeling of relief that it is ended, It will end in utter
failure. That will not end their anitagonism To dance
and dine are the chief ends of social intercourse accord-
ing to this theory. It ended successfully. The row
ended in some fatalities. The discussion ended in the
rejection of the measure. The end I have in view. It
has that for its end. Thri'xt disappoints the ends of am-
bition.

Endeavour. — He endeavoured in vain to induce him to
withdraw his objection. I vainly endeavoured to gain
, admission. He endeavoured to work the same game
upon me, but without success; Endeavour to look at it
practically and apart from all political, questions. En-
deavours are being made ^.o have the deficit made up.
He endeavoured to affect a look of unconcern.

Endear. — Its memory is endeared to me by a thou-
sand incidents.

Endorse. — There was a motion introduced endorsing I
his action and plans, proposition, sentiments and action. {
The result should be interesting as condemning or en-
dorsing their action. He endorsed as correct the state-
ment of the agreement reached. He heartily endorsed I
the resolution, and the stand taken by them. I have
no hesitation in endorsing your opinion and suggestion.
The manife.sto was endorsed by acclamation. England |
endorses Canada's attitude towards the States. To en-
dorse principie-s.

Emlow. — He is endowed with that eccentricity com-
monly ascribed to genius. He has been endowed withj
the qi alifications requisite to do it.

— 95

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Endue. — This will naturally have a tendency to
endue the mind with quickness of apprehension.

Endure. — The lady was worried beyond endurance.
HIh powers of endurance are great. It is very enduring
in its etfects.

Energy. — To make energetic preparations.

Enforce. — To rigidly enforce penalties and regula-
tions. The rule pertaining to it must be rigidly en-
forced. If the law is to be respected it must be
vigou rously enf • )rced — italicize the wo rds. It is assumed
that no serious eftbrt will be made to enforce it. To
enforce obedience and order. It rests with you to en-
force the mutter. In my enforced absence.

Engage. — He is unwearied ly engaged in extending
the range of educational works. I engaged in conver-
sation with him. It will engage your attention and
time. The government is engaged in negotiations upon
this subject. It has peculiar ravors in store for those
who are so far convinced of its utility ba personally to
engage in its pursuit. Those actively engaged in the
education of the young must view with some anxiety
the rapid growth of heretical ideas upon the subject of
education. Translation should not engage the attention
to the exclusion of practice. He attempted to engage
me in conversation. He is engaged in by no means a
hopeless pursuit.

Engross. — Does business engross you to such an
extent ?

Engender. — Added to thess ills the defective drainage
engenders fever. Do not engender unhappy feelings
injurious in their consequences by your tactics. It
occasions great difficulties. A distaste for learning is
biigendered by the difficulties involved in the system.

Engineer. — They are engineering a great wheat deal.
He has engineered things so that he has got his money.
Enhance. — His speech has greatlj'' enhanced his
reputation as a debater. No circumstances of splendour
were wanting to enhance the impression. The result
will enhance his reputation for common sense. The
pleasure I felt at this unexpected honor was enhanced
by the fact that it was offered at his instance. To
enhance cost.

Enjoin. — He enjoins implicit obedience. The use of
it should be sparingly enjoined. He wrote a note en-

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96 —

joining them to remain within doors on the occasion of
the meeting.

Enjoy. -^hey enjoy such right to the fullest degree.
He enjoys a good reputtition and other advantages.
Undisturbed enjoyment. A most enjoyable time was
spent. To enjoy a day's outing. We enjoy immunity
from such corruption. We enjoyed ourselves immensely.
He is a whole-hearted man and enjoys himself inte ^nely.
I enjoyed a rare artistic treat. I am enjoying my cus-
tomary relaxation after the day. His system of short-
hand enjoys the monopoly, and he prides himself on his
efforts towards success. He enjoys all the pleasures and
gratifications of life and good health by latest accounts.

Enlarge. — It is unnecessary to enlarge on this. En-
large your premises. He enlarged upon the necessity of
prompi action on his part to repair the evil.

Enlist. — He completely enlisted their sympathies and
support.

Enliven. — The proceedings were enlivened by his
evidence, which he gave in a cool matter of fact way,
and was listened to with rapt attention.

Enmity. — They washed out their enmities in blood.

Enligtiten. — It, is periectly inconceivable in this en-
lightened age that such stuff could appear in a paper.
Seek for enlightenment upon the subjects embraced in
our columns — if the harmless sources through which it
can be obtained are not provided fraud and pretention
will usurp the province of the upright instructor, and
by disseminating errors destroy the happiness of those
who come within the scope of their influence.

Enshroud. — Tear away the superstitious drapery that
enshrouds your mind.

Ensile. — Hot words ensued. A mutual attachment
between them ensued. A free fight and uproar, and
trouble of serious proportions would ensue. Civil war
would ensue. An altercation and scene of confusion
then ensued. Complications of a serious nature will
ensue. Some quick play ensued. Death ensued in ten
minutes from strangulation. A war of words ensued.
In the course of a friendly conversation which ensued, j
Fighting ensued according to the latest accounts. A
burning fever ensued. A discussion ensued on his offer
to adjourn. A hand to hand fight ensued. Unless i
disaster ensues, the wheat yield will be unprecedented J

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Better relations may ensue between the two elements of
che population. When the doors were opened a terrifio
crush ensued. Some wordr; ensued. A motion was
made to have the rule res^'inded, and a hot debate en-
sued. A fierce conflict ensued, which resulted in their
death. A lengthy debate ensued as to their merits, it
being held that John is the most active and recommends
hiiiiHelf most to our support. While discussing the
event they learned the news, and a paralysis of business
ensued. A serious rising ensued followed by loss of life.
A scramble ensued, and he had no opportunity of using
the ball to advantage. Death ensued from the excessive
use of liquor accelerated by fright, and a verdict was
brought in in accordance with this evidence. A general
panic was about to ensue, and it was going to be attend-
ed with the most awful consequences.

Ensure. — No degree of skill can ensure absolute im-
munity from ihh danger in question. Copious exercises
prepared to (<nsure rapid advancement.

Entail.— It would entail the discomfort of hotel life,
and cost and inconvenience on them. It entails dis-
advantages upon the trade. I have a deep sense of the
responsibilities entailed. The onerous duties which his
position entails. It is an art that entails years of labo-
rious study. To entail risks without a word of remon-
strance. They were moved to merriment at the im-
portance attached to what eventually entailed misery.

Enter. — The man connected with thetrajedy invaded
her residence. On Investigation they discovered the
house had been entered, and the case has been entrusted
to the detectives. I could not avoid entering upon the
discussion which I conducted with all brevity. To enter
upon any detailed criticism of it would serve no good
purpose. The press had entered into the subject fully.
They have entered on an exhaustive discussion of
the whole question. He is incapable of entering into
the sentiments which prompted him to act so. With-
out entering into detail I will simply mention the
fact that, etc. To enter upon extraneous matter. These
things do not enter into politics. Wichout entering into
the merits of the controversy, I would say, etc. He
entered enthusiastically into mv views. He declined to
enter into recognizances for his good behaviour. He
entered into a matrimonial engagement by constraint.

— 98 —

A new phase of the case has been entered upon. You Can-
not enter into the religious aspect ox the case, the prin-
ciple of religious liberty being too broad. I entered the
society with the settled resolve of bettering myself. He
refused to enter into further particulars. The marriage
case has entered a new phase.

Entertain. — They entertain divers views. A very
enjoyable entertainment was given during the enjoyable
trip. The worst fears ar** entertained regarding his
safety. Serious apprehend >n is entertained in regard
to his recovery. Of his intense sincerity no one enter-
tains a shadow of a doubt. Nothing has altered the
views I then entertained.

Enthuaiaam. — There is enthusiasm in society circles
over the event. They are enthusiastic over the conclu-
sion of peace. Their enthusiasm was unbounded. They
are v6ry enthusia&^ic over the subject and his treatment.
He was greeted with great 3nthusiasm! Their enthu-
siasm is an incentive to me to continue the struggle. He
was 'enthusiastically applauded. Enthusiastic admira-
tion. He was enthusiastically cheered throughout (his
lecture). He is fired by enthusiasm, but his first step
has not inspired confidence. It took place amidst the
wildest enthusiasm. His martial bearing created in-
tense enthusiasm, the populace thronging the approaches
to the palace. The scene was marked with great en-
thusiasm. There was high enthusiasm on the part of
the people.

Entire. — The discovery of the disaster engrosses the
attention of the entire community. The house cannot
be seen in its entirety owing to the trees. I am enti-
rely with you there. The number is entirely (totally)
out of keeping with the population.

Entitle. — That he should be chaffed was inevitable,
but he is entitled to sympathy rather than to criticism.
These two facts entitled the prisoner to the benefit of
the doubt and made it probable that his death was the
result of his own folly. He is entitled to the utmost
credit for the energy he displays in bringing such cases
to lijht. He is entitled to the praise of being a high
authority on French affairs. A story of surpassing
interest entitled " The Qiant ". On legitimate business
grounds he is entitled to some remuneration. He is
entitled to some consideration at the hands of his
friends.

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Entrap. — ^They have entrapped him. *

Entreat. — We entreated him to consider the inevita-
ble consequences of the movement.

Entrust. — To settle the difficulty they entrusted him
with the charge of makiffj; a report. It appeared pretty
clear that he was addicted to gambling, and that the
goods were entrusted to him. The letter entrusted to
my care.

Entvjine. — Moore's wild and impassioned music is
entwined with his name.

Envelope. — The City is enveloped in a dense fog.
The mystery that enveloped his disappearance is dis-
pelled.

Envy. — He made an enviable reputation for himself
as merchant.

Equal. — It is nearly equal to the best efforts of Moore.
EqUM.lly as much. It is equally applicable in this case.
He is not equal to its duties.

Erratic. — A rather erratic individual.

Escape. — I escaped unscathed.

Especial — His especial grievance is he is allowed no
tobacco, which must be a great hardship. He has an
especial penchant for actresses.

Espouse. — Men who espouse great causes, such as
home rule, are generally prone to give their name.

Ere. — It- was sometime ere he quieted down.

Essence. — The essentials to this indispensable adjunct
to household joy (*tea) are not easily attainable. It is
essentially the same. The only essential ditFerence
between them is one of refinement. It is an essential
part of it. It " -essential to the success of any measure.
Two parties are essential to a quarrel. He supplied the
essential evidence.

Episode. — Shortly after this episode (occurrence).
Laughter provoking episodes. The O'Brien episode is
the joke of the town, and is looked upon iji what is
termed in vulgar parlance as a put up job.

Establish. —The police swooped down upon a gam-
bling establishment in full blast. It is an established
idea t lat the opening of the New Year is a particularly
appropriate one for the formation of good resolutions.
Let it be our endeavour by a circumsper^/ induction
from facts to establish sound principles. Many oppor-
tunities, have occurred to me of confirming these obser-

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vations which clearly establish its utility. It estab-
lishes their official coimecti<Mi with the government.
His testimony was important, as it is established beyond
cavil that *.t was he. A mpv.ement is on foot to estab-
lish a mock parliament. Factories are being established
in available country parts. His identity has been estab-
lished. Render the various organizations more efficient
in furtherance of the object they have been established
to promote. That is the defence sought to be estab-
lished. In every case disproof has been established.
The preliminaries of an intimate acquaintance have not
yet been established. It is a well established fact that
the process of reduction to the original earth is precisely
similar in both cases, the question of time simply
excepted. To establish distinctions. The result estab-
lishes the yacht's supremacy as a fast sailor. He holds
to the hope that improved relations with him will be
established. The government has established prece-
dents for such action. I am anxious to establish a res-
pectable condition of domestic affairs. Their dismissal
on such grounds establishes a principle which may
result in the dismissal of others. This is welcome news
to the man who has established his name as a philan-
thropist. He is elated at having established a valuable
precedent in the liberty of the press. To establish or
prove innocence.

Eateem. — I esteem it a favor, a great privilege, a
high compliment.

Estirruite. — That is a rea<»onable estimate of the
percentage of the bar who conscientiously make their
£aster duties. The attendance was variously estimated
at from 6 to 10,000. The duration of the debate is
variously estimated at from 3 to 4 hours. It is es-
timated the crowd numbered 8,000 all of whom dis-
persed quietly. The loss is estimated to be inconsi-
derable. This estimation is rashly and unadvisedly
made. We may from hence take a true measure or es-
timate of what the world is observed to mean by
virtue. Your stimate of religious truth is iucoriect.

Evlogy. — W )rds were vain fittingly to eulogize the

winged art, to portray the influence it has exercised in

the past, its future promise. He eulogized the religious

zeal and activity diaplayed,

Evade. — It is an evasion of the subject, and my

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queries. He has oo far evaded arrest. He evaded and
circumvented my orders. He has evaded the detective:»
in every possible way.

Eve. — The country is on the eve of prosperity and
progress.

Every. — Have nothing to do with cure alls— medicines
advertised to cure everything from a chilblain to a
broken neck.

Event. — His sentiments have but kept time with the
march of events. An eventful life. England is prepar-
ing for <}ventualities. In any event the usual amount
of reading matter and news will not be trenched upon.
They are engaged in a good deal of speculation as to
the probable course of events in his case. My nerves
after the events of the day were highly strung. In the
event of an attempt being m^ide to do so, or of their
complying, he will enter the field against him. The
mayor's ball is the event of the season. A medal has
been struck commemorating the event of his elevation
to such dignity. The question is asked whether in the
event of a g<^neral election the liberal party would be
sustained. The event of the day was his speech. They
stood up in evidence of their decision. The unveiling of
the statue will be an interesting event in a double sense.
It is a political event of the firdt magnitude. Carefully
watch events. His speech was the chief event of the
week, and it reduced them to abject surrender. In thei
event of its being satisfactory. Discussions on current
events are held at intervals. A brilliant social event.
In the event of his coming out as a candidate. In the
event of his success. In the event of an outbreak. In
any event it id no longer a question of uncertainty. The
ball promises to be. a very fashionable event. He has
decided to take part in the event on two formal condi^
tions. In the event of recourse to such action. The
event paased off quietly enoUgh except that there was
an inebriated man among the crowd. He iltois not
affected by the day's events. A social event of note
was her marriage. It is regarded as a {Significant event,
and one to be much deplored. The inelanftholy event
has come like a shock to the community (law). It is
hardly possible that the claim (demand) in that event
will amount to anything. In the natural course of
events it will become a commercial centre. The event

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was marked by a general suspension of public business.
A musical event. A notable event. They are suspicious
of his movements, and are making preparations for any
eventuality. In the event of my acceptance the posi-
tion will be open for a month. Events are taking
another turn. An uneventful session. In any event,
all combine in the opinion that he never treated her
with any undue familiarity. It contains a recital of the
facts and event which led to its introduction — facts
which had previously occurred, and which legislation
could not obliterate or annul. Thrilling experience of
a big event. Business cares are accumulating rapidly
since that eventful ni^ht. Certain it is, at all events,
that such attainments belong to riper years. An ex-
traordinary sequence of events. A unique event in
English history is the sentencing of the two Kings to
imprisonment for terms varying from 2 to 3 years.

Evince. — The spirit and courtesy invariably evinced
by him does not deserve such treatment.

Evident. — Evidently it became an intolerable burden.
On every side are evidences of its richnefis. I have
found a new evidence of his depravity and his brother's
angelic goodness. I do not see any evidence of feeling.
The keenness of the contest is evidenced by the fact
that, etc. They are becoming alarmed at the popularity
he is winning by his own vigorous action. He eyed him
closely evidently gloating over his rival's abjection.
That this is not quite so easy as may be supposed is
evident from the fact that, etc. He took the platform
with evident reluctance. The reports are evidently
doctored by the authorities through whose hands they
have passed. The large number of policemen drawn up
in a cordon was the only evidence of so great a celebrity.
As an evidence of the rapidity of the train. He is the
posses.««or of a fine voice, but sings with too much evi-
dent effort. The impression made was evident from the
enthusiastic applause which followed. It was evident
from"the play, which at times was very spirited, that the
players were scarcely up to the mark. There is not a

f)article of evidence for this theory. He has evidently
est his head. The animals gave interesting evidence
of careful training. They are under thorough discipline,
as was evidenced by the admirable style of the few
evolutions performed incidentally. He gave evidence

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of tendencies and influences. He put in evidence to the
effect that, etc. There is no evidence of its being done.
You are confronted everywhere by some fresh evidence
of the deterioration of the human race. There is con-
clusive evidence in his favor. There is no evidence
of motive. In the schools the same determination
is evident to suppress all French sentiment. He
gave a clear resuin^ of the evidence. There is no
evidence to show that. The evidence went to show
it was he. Evidence of their prosperity reached me
from every body. He evidently bore the gaze of the
crowd indifferently. The evidence does not justify the
verdict. Evidently they had no desire to treat the
English Commoners with discourtesy. He has emerged
from his solitude, and is scrutinized with evident in-
terest and curiosity. The hoodlums who have been guilty
of this outrage will be found loud-mouthed in vaunt-
ing their superior enlightenment as compared with
catholics ; but it is a pity they do not give evidence of
it in their acts, their conduct showing them to be simply
champions of scoundrelism. This is evidenced by the
fact that they are at variance. They gave evidence of
some proficiency at the game after discarding their
canes.

Evil. — What evil could be worse than this.

Evoke. — The phrase evoked the liveliest comment.
The proposition evoked some compliments from him.
The enthusiasm evoked seemed more than ordinarily
significant. His speech evoked roar after roar of laugh-
ter. To evoke a protest. The sight of him was sufli-
cient to evoke the greatest enthusiasm. This evoked
general applause. His presence evoked cheers, but this
failed to bring them to terms. The immense strides
and rapid progress of Montreal evoked great praise. It
evoked enthusiasm and recalled the fact that rowdyism
is rampant, and that they are mainly influenced oy this
consideration. The horror evoked by the murder was
intensified when the operation of scalping was entered
upon.

Evolution. — The riders went through their evolutions
in capital style.

Exact. — In these exacting times. It exacts from them
absolute obedience. The conditions exacted from him.
A promise was exacted from all who figured in the

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mitrriage, to say absolutely nothing regarding the
matter.

ExcLggerate. — Nothing can exceed the exaggeration
that her presents are costly. I answered in a general
way that the whole thing had been badly exaggerated.
It gives a false and exaggerated idea of the state of
affairs. It is almost imponsible to exaggerate the effects
of the outbreak. The significance of his declaration
cannot be exaggerated. The magnitude of his offence
was exaggerated by reason of the political conditions
existing. The effects of the frost are exaggerated.

Excd. — As cooks they excel, and they are well spoken
of save their lack of English.

Example. — It is an exemplification of the danger of
exposing oneself.

Exasperate. — It is more than painful, it ia cruel,
exasperating.

Exceed. — There is little room for doubt that the
injury to the city will exceed the estimate of $5,000, as
every day develops damages previously unknown. This
view exceeds the possibilities of human nature as
recorded in the annals of crime. The demands are
largely in excess of the total available amount. He far
exceeded his limits. The mental strain is exceedingly
less. He exceeded his powers.

Except. — He was listened to exceptionally well. An
exceptional rise of the river The case is an excep-
tionally clear one. He is a man of exceptional charac-
ter and keen perceptions, slow and deliberate in
arriving at conclusions. He is no exception to the rule.
The theatres were closed, the star excepted. He has
done a thing exceptionally foolish. He is an excep-
tionally clever fellow. I took exception to such a
ruling. No one, not excepting Mr Gladstone, draws
such immense audiences. The music was exceptionally
fine. I took strong exception to it, to the manner of
doing it

Excess. — ^The ip.x is tremendously in excess of that
of Quebec, it is S3 in excess of the average. The affair
is likely to exceed the best anticipations of those who
inaugurated it. Business is greatly in excess of last
year, and the prospects altogether are very encouraging.
The harvest, in quantity, is in excess of that of any
previous year. . .. v . ,

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Exchange. — They frequently exchanged glances.
You should not exchange a certainty for an uncertainty.
Words were exchanged rapidly, and the terms used soon
lost their parliamentary tone. They do not exchange a
look. There was not a word exchanged between us.
He exchanged words of greeting with me. It is hinted
that stops have been taken, looking to an exchange ol
views, and it becomes reasonably certain that the ques-
tion of a reconciliation is under consideration. He ex-
changed a few phrases in French with me and then re-
lapsed into absolute silence.

Excite. — Accosting him I asked about the find, when
a friend, laboring under excitement, forbade him to open
his mouth about the matter. Thin story lacks official con-
firmation. The excitement was at a high pitch. Some-
thing in his demeanour excited suspicion. To excite
attention. The only perceptible effect it bad was to ex-
cite a corn of the broadest dimensions. The affair does
not seem to excite the slightest interest in freemason
circles, who regard it with indifference. To excite pub-
lic indignation. The crisis excites but little interest
among the general public. They are exciting class ani-
mosities and religious prejudices to an alarming extent.
He excitedly remarked that, etc. An additional interest
is thus excited. Political excitement is at fever heat.
His arrest was a torch of excitement. It threw the
streets into a scene of the wildest excitement. Society
in Montreal is in a flutter of excitement over the con-
duct Ojl one of its shining lights. They are considerably
excited over the positiou of aTairs. Rival factions seek
to control the town, and excitement runs high. All in
all, it was an exciting game. The atmouncement natu-
rally excites the gravest fears. They are hood winking
the people, and gr^^at excitement prevails. He looked
somewhat mystified and bored, and excited some par-
Idonable curiosity while trying to heal the dissensions
I which are rife throughout the organization.

Exclude. — My time is taken up exclusively with it.
iThe general public are strictly excluded.

Excuse. — I need not fear but that what I have said ia
tore than sufficient to excuse him. Excuse the subject
of my present letter. His excuse for not doing so is
'intenabie. --^ '"'■ '• ^'J-'^ Tr-''^" '^"'"•'i •(" —^'utr-j^.'

Execute. — The feats were executed with wonderful

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precision, and baffled detection. It requires a certain
amount of executive ability. The music was executed
in perfect ^ood taste.

kxemplify. — The unfairness of his criticisms is exem-
plified in an article which sums up by saying that, &c.

Emempt. — He claims exemption from taxation. A
house exempted from taxation.

Exemplary, — Not a reader of this article but what
can call to mind a son or a daughter of some exemplary
family who has become an outcast to society.

Exercise. — The barbers exercise their calling on Sun-
day. With regard to the exercise of this power there
can be no dispute. It comes within the exercise of free
speech. Exercise especial vigilance. It is merely a
question of exercising our rights. It would exercise a
salutary influence. His heavy sentence will not exer-
cise any great deterrent effect or influence upon us.
No undue influence has been exercised, and her evidence
is corroborative of what others have said. You cannot
claim a monopoly of the right to exercise your private
judgment. A remedy should be exercised only in the
last resort, in which I recognize your influence. Exer-
cise a discrimination between good and bad characters.

Exert. — Exert your influence in his behalf. He has
strenuously exerted himself to persuade him to endorse
the wisdom of the step, but has signally failed. He
does not exert all his powers in conducting the case.
Exert your influence to save him.

Exhaust. — They have visited hospitals and exhausted
every resource without finding the least clue to his fate.
The subject of vaccination has been thoroughly exhaus-
ted. The resources of the government are fast becom-
ing exhausted. He has exhausted all the possibilitiea
of extravagance. All sorts of means have been tried
and exhausted.

Exhibit. — Thieves who exhibit such adroitness ought |
to be dealt with summarily. The wildest enthusiasm i
was exhibited. Fe is exhibiting formal symptoms of
mental disease. His exhibition of religious bigotry.
He exhibited considerable feeling. He claimed he was
a detective, and substantiated his word by exhibiting a|
badge. *

Exist. — A very perplexing state of affairs exists with I
regard to the question of rent. There can exist no

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doubt as to his bein^ qualified aa a candidate, and they
will vote for him en bloc. Alarming sicknesa exiata
there. No stron<; government in possible to dav under
the existing conditions. It is almost inconceivable that,
in the presence of such a death rate as now exists, men
can be found willing to throw obstacles in our way.
They denied its existence with a great show of autho-
rity. A large number of secreted cases exist. No pre-
cedent exists for .such an invitation. Their continued
existence is an otfence only one degree less offensive
than their erection. That is where the trouble exists.
Some diffirence of opinion exists. The slight difftjences
existing in the minor features of the system as presen-
ted by the leading authors. No greater barrier to unity
of purpose and unity of action can exist than the diffi-
culty of interchanging ideas. A great deal of dissatis-
faction exists in connexion with the manner in vhich
it is conducted. It is unfortunate that this state of
affairs should exist. Con.siderable ill feeling exists in
circles favorable to his cause. A perfect mania seemed
to exist for raising points of order. They are alive ta
the great necessity which exists for reformation in con-
nexion with the asvlums. The outside world will
regard the acceptance of such risks as proof positive
that real grievances must exist where such a spirit dis-
plays itself. Sufficient evidence exists of the bad sani-
tary condition of the city. The prejudice existing
against its adoption has not yet been removed. So
long as ignorance and want of due consideration exist
blunders will occur. The reasons which exist for per-
petuating its use here do not apply to the States. Their
common sense .should have taught them that the chance
of convicting a bishop is non-existent. The day is not
very distant when the good feeling existent between
he two countries would be marred or troubled. A
istinct impression exists to that effect. Apart from
his feature of the competition, there exist some abuses.
Q the face of existing combinations I am a gainer by
it. A feud, which had been in existence for some time
tween them, came to a crisis while mass was in pro-
ress. The work is yet young ; it is only at the thresh-
old of its existence, and every one should lend a
lelping hand to remove any impediments that may
revent its rise or clog its machinery. Qreat credit i»

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due for the existing state of things to the railroads
which so generously met the desire of the trade from
far points. The machine used in the operation which
does not exceed a minute, owes its existence to some
doctor.

Exit. — The only exit from our difficulties is to be
found in such a step.

Exonerate. — He endeavoured to exonerate himself by
concocting some inconsistent stories. To exonerate from
blame.

Expect. — It is confidently expected that it will eclipse
the railway case in interest and sensationalism. With
an expectant countenance. As was expected, he is
especially hostile to it. The streets were lined with an
expectant multitude. His death is expected momen-
tarily. Lively times are expected. The successes of the
government are beyond all expectations. There is an
intense feeling of expectancy regarding the statement.
A sea of expectant faces. I was restricted to two days,
and my eyes turned expectantly towards it. His forth-
•coming work is looked for with expectation, and though
his approaching dissolution appeared at intervals re-
cently his genius is unimpaired. You must not expect
to escape unscathed for such language — you must curb
your tongue and refrain from calling him robber.

Expend. — They count on public feeling expending it-
self in time, and thus making easier the chances of suc-
cess.

Expel. — They expelled him from ihe premises; this
was summarily effected.

Expedient. — I do not see the expediency of having
recourse to physical force. It is a clever expedient to
dissolve parliament. He thinks it expedient to keep
the details from her knowledge. They should assist
him in expediting the discussion.

Expensive. — He has expensive tastes.

Experience. — He experiences no change in his condi-
tion. He is profiting by dearly acquired experience. 11
am enlightened by the bitter expei once of long years
of suffering. He relates the following experience : He
is not without political experience. Experience has
taught me that. We experienced a fine day. I experi'|
•einced considerable difficulty and opposition; He is
iman of more than usual ^experience. It has come with*

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in my experience. There is aothing like the teaching ^
of events or experience. Much trouble is experienced
by neglect of this rule. For Turkey to be bankrupt if
no new experience. He will need to waste no time in
experinaenting to .secure the best forms of words ; nor
will he suffer the chagrin of having made egregious
blunders. An undesirable experience. She experienced
symptoms that gave rise to alarm. A trying experience.
The vicissitudes his paper has experienced reveal some-
thing phenomenal, or something that strikes a chord of
sympathy in us. My practical experience warrants me
fully in making this assertion. I can speak from my
personal experience.

ExpeTiment. — The experiment of practically testing

its merits is a matter of a few hours study. The entire

system from root to branch. Never troubled with an

J overplus of adipose tissue, he shows by his attenuated

I face the amount of suffering he has experienced.

Expiate. — He expiated his crime at the hands of the
executioner. To expiate offences.

Expire. — On expiry of the time of imprisonment. It
will expire with himself. On the expiration of his terra
of oflBce. The alliance has expired.

Explain. — This is explained by the fact that through
Ihis blundering the invitations never reached them. He
^explained the matter in a new light, she being reduced to
verge of starvation. It is only explicable on the
sumption thut they have had a tiff. Explain your
losition. The secrecy of the marriage is explained by
;he attitude of his children towards the match. This
dct explains much of his miser3\ Explanations were
nheeded, and another suitor appeared upon the scene.
hey vainly attempted to explain it away. His strarge
ihaviour can be explained on only one hypothesis, and
ihaJ^i is, he fears every possible expedient will be resorted
to impeach his testimony.

Explode. — Such conclusion tends to explode the uni-
rsally held theory that it is the work of some mis-
eant. We are on the eve of exploding a vast fabrica-
ion of iniquity. That reason is already exploded.
Explicit. — An explicit statement. He explicitly re-
sed to make peace upon such conditions — upon such
basis. He explicitly stated it without over emphasis.
Exploit. — He left with ten dollars as the proceeds of

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his exploits. His recent exploits are such as to warrant
throwing some li^ht on his career in this city.

Expose. — It will expose the travelling public to great
Inconvenience. He is a good exponent of English son^s.
He is a confidential exponent of my view.s. He in its
leading literary exponent. It would expose him to
•ridicule.

Expound. — To expound principles. Without com-
mitting yourself in any way to the views you undertake
io expound.

Express. — They express surprise at the warlike tenor
of his speech. He expressed himself as enthusiastically
in favor of it. He expressed regret at his inability to
attend owing to family bereavement. He refused to
express any opinion upon the matter which *.vtts not ne-
cessarily involved in the debate. He expressed great
concern for his misfortune. He expressed a decided
preference for it. He expressed himself in a very de-
cided manner. To express hypocritical sympathy. He
expressed his appreciation of the appearance they pre
sented. A telegram manufactured expressly in the in
terest of the opposition. The sentiment it expresses is
French rather than English. She sang with infiniteL
grace and expression, the charm of her manner beingH ^* exfcei
equal to her gifts of song ; and we contributed to thel P'lshed i
enthusiastic applause awarded her. He expressed him
self doubtful as to its value. They expressed approvi
of his action. I take this occasion to express anew nr
high appreciation of it. They expressed nothing bul
indifference. You should hesitate to express any decil ^^^ «har
ded opinion as to the value of his theological views. HB^^'-^Ddea
expressed himself as highly pleased. I have in the firsB^ynpafchj
place to express my earnest gratitude for the too induB^'^^cled ki
gent language he has used, though his opinions do noB"5^oinmo<
necessarily coincide with mine. He expressed hiinselB"^^ be ej
to the effect that, etc. He expressed his sympathy iB^fy^ of nn
the warmest terms. A rich brogue whose intonatiflB!''ff^ts ext
was singularly expressive of good nature. That is
expressed purpose. He expressed his willingness to
governed in his opinions by you. Words are inadequ
to express my emotions at the glorious welcome I
received. He expressed himself as being exceedin

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He expressed his condemnation of it in stronf;r terms.
He points with pride to the manly expression of his
views on the necessity of social reform, and agreed that
fltringent remedies should b« applied to eradicate it. He
expressed his views openly. 1 cannot agree with your
expressed views. He expressed himself as delighted
ivith his experiences of American scer^ery. Express
your affections without restraint so far aa the English
language will permit and without degenerating into
foolishness.

Exquisite. — Exquisitely delicate and Vjeautiful. It
rivals Paris in exquisiteness of appearance.

Exult. — He speaks exultingly of tha beauty of the
city.

Extemporize. — A platform extemporized by a bread
wagon.

Extend. — They are extending the limits formerly laid
down. Have you no sympathy to extend to me. Its
beiietits will be extended to Scotland. The movement
jjives promise of spreading extensively. Extend the
time. I was extended an invitation to play. An ac-
quaintance extending over a period of five years. He
extended his thanks to every religious body. The work-
of extending the Street Company's service is being
pushed rapidly, but, owing to a number of annoying
circumstances, the result so far has not been productive
of as great an improvement as would otherwise have
been the case. An extended experience. The seating
accommodations were extensive. If carried in its pre-
sent shape it will extend the franchise as far as it can be
extended with safety. To extend hospitality. Public
sympathy should be extended to him. They have ex-
tended kindly sym}iathy to me on all sides. Extensive
accommodations. I ask that indulgence and considera-
tion be extended to me. I did not succeed to the ex-
tent of my desires. Extend further assistance. Those
rights extend to us. The list could be extended almost
indefinitely. Extend your business. The hotels are
rowded to the fullest extent. So far as his authority
xtends. Diphtheria is prevalent to some extent. To
xtend the powers of the mind. He defrauded you to
considerable extent. My objections do not extend to
hat affair. Take into immediate consideration the wis-
^^om of extending your operations to the surrounding

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municipalities. A pleasant feature of t^ proceedings
was the congratulations extended to him. The aid ex-
tended to emigrants. They have been extensively vic-
timized by an organized band of thieves. The govern-
ment should extend to him its protection. The course
of studies, extending over a period of ten years, is very
comprehensive. He gave a general expression of thanks
for the sympathy extended. The favor of seeing him
was only extcr ded to a few. A requisition extensively
signed. The poisonous germs travel much farther than
the vile odors extend. An extensive use of it is not ad-
visable. He is going into farming on an extensive
scale. He has returned after an extended trip to the
States. The support I have received extends over a
period of twelve months, and my efforts to extend the
popularity and success of my journal shall not be re-
laxed. It is poverty-stricken to an extent almost incre-
dible. The advisability of extending the wharf is under
consideration.

txtent. — He lives to the full extent of his income.
He overcharges to a considerable extent. He abused
his liberty of speech to such an extent that they fined
Jiim. Hanging or shooting is to a greater or less extent
barbarous, as they inflict on criminals much unnecessary
suffering. Its practical value is much impaired, and the
extent of its application much circumscribed. It proves
to what extent hypocrisy and deceit may be resorted to
by men in high places to compass their ends. Matters
proceeded thus up to October last.

Extenuate. — A good deal has been said in extenuation
of his conduct on the ground that he acted in ignorance
of their intentions.

Extract — He sought to extract from them a further
account of their policy.

Extravagant — The proposition is not at all an ex-
travagant one. ^

Extreme. — The voyage was extremely boisterous. It
is elegant in the extreme. He means extremely well in
doing so. The relations between the two countries are
being pushed to extremes. He is feeble to an extreme
degree. They are inclined to carry it to extremes. I
was reduced to the last extremity. I thought the (ii'^'bepH j i
play vulgar to the extreme. The government has t^^^^^Jgi . *^1
a step little short of the extreme measure of recallingM/ /"^ghj
him. A person of extreme ^lidity. '^ ® ^^

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ings
ex-
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Exuberoynt. — The enthusiasm was somewhat too ex-
uberant.

Face. — After a brief intermission the rubber was
again faced. I have faced realities more portentous
than that. Face the issue. Consternation is written in
their faces.

Facilitate. — It will facilitate its progress aad sale, as
it has ensured its adoption. Milk offers fatal facilities
for the transmission of disease. Facilities for the dif-,
fusion of infectious diseases. To facilitate operations.
That would facilitate matters greatly. This great issue
will again have to be faced. To facilitate the establish-
mont of schools. It is only the most venturesome that
will voluntarily face the perils of our streets. We can
only say that on the face of it we do not see any evi-
dence of such defect of efficiency He has abandoned
the idea of resigning and faced his opponents. Facili-
tate a reference to it by working in concert. There are
no facilities for employing them to advantage for the
purpose suggested. Ample facilities will be provided
for toilet, etc. He got entangled in a noisy altercation
(with a face radiant with smiles), and is now in a tight
place.

Fact. — We are dealing with facts now. You should
not go to your imagination for your facts. This fact is
enormously important. He took advantage of the fact
that, etc. Independence is almost within the realm of
I accomplished facts. It is a fact worth remembering in
connection with these statements. Attention was
directed to the fact that certain parties, by roundly de-
nouncing the work, left it to be inferred that they were
liing. This fact by itself would not be very significant,
Ibut taken in connection with the decrease of 1863, in
jthe mortality, as compared with the previous week, it
Ibecomes interesting. The decrease is rendered all the
Imore significant by the fact that, etc. While these facts
are encouraging they should not lead to any relaxation
pf authority or effort. This interesting fact did not
reach him from the same source. The facts proved
onsistent witR the possible innocence of the accused.
U'ter dwelling upon the facts of the case the court pro-

eded to discuss what the evidence had adduced. The

ct might have been overlooked if he had not taken

the cudgels so vigorously in his behalf. They re-

— \u

C0gni2e the fact that we are spending as much ix.oii«y as
we can conveniently afford. This fact indicates that
the reports concerning him are true. A feature of the
elections worth notice is the fact thai, etc. The facts
are as set forth in my letter. I know for a fact that it
is so. Nothing was learned in addition to the facts
given above. The facts are as follows : It is a fact no
less true than lamentable that a man's best thoughts are
often the most evanescent. These are the facfs of the
capture. In the face of this fact it is useless to com-
plain. It is given as a positive fact. It is only simple
justice to let these facts be known. There is some
soreness felt at the fact that, &;c, It is a fact worthy
of note that, &c. I do not attach much importance to
the fact that, &c. And yet what is th 3 fact. They have
ordered an inquiry into the facts concerning it. This
fact in a measure settles it. The mere publication of
such a fact is enough to arouse an indignant public. And
this in face of the fact that, &;c. Do not lose sight
of the fact that, &c. They are waking up to a know-
ledge of the fact that there is such a thing as hell. I
am impressed with the fact that, &:c. It is a fact that
has come within my own experience. He vouches for
the facts. I am cognizant of the fact that certain
offences are charged to my account. In consequence of
the fact that, etc. The above mentioned facte are an
explanation of the delay. Facts are stubborn things.
It is a remarkable fact that, &c. No reason was given
for the step beyond the fact that he is a non-resident.
Notwithstanding the fact that, &c. No new facts were I
elicited. Their action in defeating the government]
emphasizes the fact that there is a new force in poli-
tics. With the evident purpose of getting at all the!
facts. In that fact i.« the practical illustration of the!
argument that, &c. The facts brought forward renderedj
it fairly clear that, &c. Those facts have much signi-
ficance. A singular fact in regard to the celebration of J
the day is that the weather is almost invariably as m-\
propitious as it could be for the outdoor^ display. The
tact that human life is seriously endangered by the!
practice is quietly ignored. Against your opinion thera
is the fact that, &c. The fact that he has taken up hij
permanent residence here is of great moment in theij
estimation. The facts of the Railway disaster, as fan

— 115 ^

tsare
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kndwn, are as follows : The facta brought out give
reason to think so. Its significance lies in the fact that,
&c. There is no doubt of the fact that, &c. There is
no getting away from the fact that, &c. A pleasing
incident is the fact that he has changed his life. The
facts are not capable of satisfactory proof. From a
liberal stand-point it was a brilliant repro inctiou of
ft,cts. I am ignorant of the facts. I have got in pos-
session of some interesting facts. The two salient facts
about his resignation are that he gained by it while his
enemy lost. He is blind to the fact that, &c. These
facts need no comments to show conclusively the dan-
ger "of those proceedings. There was a small attendance
owing to the fact that, &c. An idea of it can be derive«l
from the fact that, &Da. It is a fact worth rem^^mbering.
The hideous truth forced itself upon her, and she could
no longer close her eyes to the fact that her husband
was unfaithful to her. They place no reliance on the
reports concerning him. The facts are these : In point
of fact it happened so. The facts are patent ; the sad
state of morality in the city, th^ w inton neglect of the
helpless offspring of error, the dangers that loom along
the horizon of the future, if there is no remedy immedi-
ately applied, must combine in a mighty sirocco of
moral desolation, if not forstalled ; in a word, the
redeeming of the past, the stability of the present and
the success of the future depend on your own efforts. If
anyone thinks this statement over the mark I shall be
happy to go to proof, giving indisputable evidence of the
fact. The first, it will be observed, i? calculated to make
our friends chuckle with delight, and wash their hands
with invisible soap ; and the other to make them weep,
Alexander like, over the bitter fact of their being one
world less to conquer — a significant fact as to its popu-
larity. That his motive was not robberj'^ is shown by
the fact that no attempt was made to despoil the bodies.
It reads less like fact than faction. He found room but
for a single editorial, a fact, perhaps, without precedent
in recent days. From an exhaustive consideration of
the facts laid before him he is understood to have
deduced tho^e conclusions. They are piling up evidence
of the outrages and facts already notorious. The reason
for it is found in the fact that the day is gloriously
mild. In some way he got wind of the fact that he was

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resorting to all sorts of devices to that etid. But it will
be well to keep in mind the fact that his troubles have
arisen through his indiscretion. The proposed excursion
for the purpose of enlightening us as to the actual con-
dition and resources of the country is to be a fact and
not a fancy. It is a singular fact, but an undeniable
one. that the most difficult thing to tind is, &c. In view
of the fact that the structure in course of constructidh
is nearing completion. The fact was developed that, &c.
He owes his office to the fact that he is an importation
of a year or two. From the fact that he made a furious
onslaught upon his policy they have ceased champion-
ing Gladstone, and have adopted a moderate tone con-
cerning Bulgaria. The broad fact witnessed in Court
is one of the most painfully suggestive signs of the
times in this era of great cities. Facts about suicide.
It is accounted for by the fact that he amassed his
wealth by industry. It is unquestionably a fact that
symptoms of disease have developed themselves. This
results from the fact that influenza of a violent type is
raging here, and is a barrier against commercial inter-
course. The fact has occasioned much speculation as to
his purposes, and the conviction has gained ground in
many well informed quarters that their chances are can-
vassed pretty freely. A pound of facts is worth a ton
of talk. It is a fact of some importance to you. His
remark that the people are becoming worse each genera-
tion is not borne out by recorded facts. The advertise-
ment is calculated to give a wrong impression to those
unacquainted with the facts. The facts are not obtain-
able, but the incidents and scenes are appalling. Although
it is not known for a fact what the charges are, it has
got out that they are serious. If he died from his
wounds the fact would point directly to mui Jer, and
this would be the essential point for the jury to get at.
That the bogus priest is affiliated with the gang is
abundantly proved h-r the' fact that, &c. They have kep^
the fact of the arrest with ^he greatest secrecy. There
is no exaggeration of the facts, they are unfortunately
too true.

Faction. — The orange faction.

Factor. — Beauty is still a factor in society circles.
Accommodation paperappears to be a more thanan usually
strong factor in the numerous failures occurring. Their

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objection is a serious factor. The marked change in his
conduct is a factor that must be taken into con.sideration.

Faculty. — His faculties are gradually unfolding them-
selves. Translation brings into activity all the facul-
ties of the mind. It invigorates the faculties of the
mind, and draws forth all its resources, and induces
habits of patience.

Fade. — The recollection of it has faded from my
mind. He has faded out of memory. It fades into
insignificance.

Fail. — Diligent inquiry has failed to locate any such
person, but I pledge myself to do so. Do not fail to
make your points good. Who brought about the failure.
Its effect upon them cannot fail to be injurious. The
lesult never failed to elicit a hearty burst of applause.
He failed to accomplish anything. I fail to recognize
its importance. His assertions are mere assumptions
which he has failed to prove. The evidence failed to
connect me with it. I failed to see the point, and so, did
not send the requisite funds. It failed to awaken much
enthusiasm. It cannot fail to be of exceptional interest,
of general interest. The fact that he failed to find
absolutely unmistakable germs of cancer, coupled with
his general good health, encourages the hope that they
were mistaken in their conclusions. As a mere business
speculation, it cannot fail of being a marked success.
All efforts to do so failed. He failed to turn up in Court
this morning. I failed in my effort. The whole thing
failed completely. Medical attention failed to mitigate
its intensity. A moment, previous he failed to put in
an appearance. I fail to remember it. Failing both, I
took to brandy. I confess I fail to see in what way
such a saying is applicable to me. He failed to impress
any one as to his sincerity. The fullest investigation
of the meagre facts at our disposal failed to lead to his
apprehension. The attempt proved (was) a failure. It
is of the first importance that he should not fail to take
advantage of the circumstance to fortify himself in the
affections of his people. His voice failed. This is a
blow to the cause, but they fail to see its full signifi-
cance. The negotiations terminated in a failure to agree
on terms.

Fain. — We have a new broom ; we would fain hope
that it will sweep clean. They Were fain to join in the

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congratulations to him : but, unhappily, consistency did
not permit them to accept gifts which seemed to imply
a recognition oi' injustice , so they were declined, and
their misunderstanding was further aggravated.

Faint — He was only faintly cheered upon his arrival.

Fair. — He it in fair circumstances. I am fairly well
acquainted with his secrets. A fairly large amount.
He was comparatively young, and bade fair to succeed
him as the conservative .standard bearer.

. Fall. — A great responsibility has fallen upon them.
They all fell in with the idea. It falls short in many
important particular:] of the requirements of a general
system of shorthand. You (should fall into line with the
opinions and interests of the civilized community. The
proposition fell through. He has fallen out of favor at
court. About six inches of the beautiful fell. The an-
cient mode of arbitration has fallen into disuse.

Falsify. — To falsify assertions. It is a false move in
the fame of politics. With these important facts con-
fronting humanity, we find the boasted civilization of
to-day environed with false modesty and prudish rules
of society.

Fame. — A propos of the famous casino at New York,
where fashion reaches its climax, he remarks, &;c. He
is not unknown to fame. His eloquence has le.nt fame
to his name.

Familiar. — I am familiar with its actual condition,
climatic and otherwise. I am familiar with the intri-
cacies of the subject. To familiarize principles. Fami-
liarize the shorthand characters. His name is familiar
to all who loved poetry, for he was a worker far above
the average. He is familiarly known as Jack. After
such an interchange of familiar kindness among kins-
men, he will carry away with him a goodly company of
happy memories. Familiarize yourself with the. work-
iLg of the arrangement.

Fan. — It would fan the flame of passion.

Fantastic— A pleasant time was spent in sociable en-
joyment, and in tripping the light fantastic.

Farce.— It is a mere farce. It will degenerate into a
farce.

Far. — In a few weeks at farthest.

Fare.'^l h|iv« fare() poorly so far. ' •

Faacinate.r-'li has a peculiar foscinaiion for my mina.

moi

are

fash

fatal

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withf

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business
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able en-
into a

Fasten.-^^is eyes fastened immovably upon me. Ru-
mours are flying thick and fast that the improvementa
are ascribed to him.

Fashion. — My thoughts are somewhat after that
fashion.

Faat.- — This is a fast generation.

Fatal. — Railway fatalities. That he made a mistake
fatal to his cause is admitted on all hands. Fatal end-
ing of a quarrel. The fatal consequences of their in-
capacity. The fatalities will probably be swelled to an
enormous figure.

Fate. — The mistake is fatal to the success lying at the
very threshhold of the present system. It is as unfail-
ing as fate. It had a fatal termination. It is fatal in
its results. He jestingly speaks of it, and here his fatal
proneness to reckless blundering overtakes him. The
fates have willed it otherwise. An accident attended
with fatal results — with hurtful consequences.

Fault. — A faulty system.

Favor. — A change in the mode of collection and
levying the tax was favored by the mayor. The crop
reports, so far as yet received, are favorable. Her
ladylike appearance made at once a favorable impression,
and contrasted with the pale care worn looks of the
others. He does not favor a conference on the subject.
I am favorable to his return. Many of them favor this
arrangement.

Feasible. — It is feasible. They are discussing the
feasibility of doing bO.

Fear. — To allay fears. To meet fearful emergencies.
The police are at sea, and no land is in sight, and the
population is in a continued tremor of fear and rage.

^0a^.-^You should not attempt a feat beyond your
capacity.

Feature. — A feature of the evening will be the violin
performance. One particular feature marks modern
business, its constantly crowing need of solicitation.
He touched upon two salient features (points) of hit
eventful career. It is an unpleasant feature of public
life. A feature of the play was the superb stage dress
which made a favorable impression. One of the con'
spicuous features of the Tolume it the innoc«ice d ite
fun. He declared such » practice to be an evil with
scarcely a redeeming feature. That it the moat imdet

. - -:..,- — 120 —

sirable feature of the bill. The supper was the feature
of the evening. A great deal of noise has been made
about this bill which has been attacked in all its
features. The dancing is a great feature of the play.
They were given an agreeable surprise in the shape of a
song. A number of new features were introduced
which tended to renew interest in this popular drama.
A noticeable feature of the proceedings was the pre-
sence of a number of ladies. The face is the only dis-
tinguishable feature. A most interesting feature was
the fact that, &c. One of the moe(t remarkable features
of the disease is the appalling rapidity of its progress,
&c. The contortions of ihe features. , Very successful
features of the performance were the amazingly clever
renderings of their parts. There is one satisfactory
feature about the project, and that is, they made nothing
out of their move. A pleasing feature of the evening
was his speech. His speech was the most interesting
feature of the proceeding. The chief features of the
charity have been wiped out. Esquimaux dogs will be
a feature of the procession. Neither have they any
features in common, the only similarity existing bet-
ween them being in the color of the hair. One of the
painful features of the trial was his wife weeping
bitterly.

Feel. — As to the question of policy, that is not one on
which I feel at liberty to pronounce an opinion. I feel
no ill ejffects from the journey. They will play for all
they are worth, and feel very sanguine. Considerable
anxiety is felt regarding his fate. I teel mostly that
way. What is the feeling in Montreal. I feel per-
auaded that, &;c. I feel as fresh as a lark. I feel the
honor very sensibly. No matter bow the public feel on
the question. As a matter of feeling. I do not feel it
to be within my province. The feeling on the bourse
is rather uneasy. Much apprehension is felt in regard
to Germany's proximate future. This feeling is wide-
spread among them. The feeling against them runs
high. The feeling of indignation among the people
continues intense. He feels' sore over it, because his
system of shorthand must take a back seat. We feel
we would be trifling with our readers were we to follow
our adversary through his childish strictures on the
principle of doing so. Revenge is the key note to their

— 131 —

feelings. I feel as if drowned in an ocean of kindness.
There was miich feeling aroused, and a vigorous pro-
test made.

Fictio'ii. — It so rarely occurs outside of sensational
fiction, that when such an event transpires, it is worth
recording. They registered under fictitious (assumed)
names. ,

Fever. —A feverish thirst after ambition is incompa-
tible with peace of mind. (Cardinal Gibbons).

Feign. — He feigned illness.

Fell. — He received a blow that felled him to the
ground, and he vainly tried to regain his feet.

Felicitate. — He felicitated me upon my appearance.

Field. — A question of such importance should have a
wider field for discussion.

Figure. — He figures prominently in connexion with
the fracas.

File. — The service over, they filed int the town hall.

Fill. — He is filled with great aspirations. The plat-
form was filled with representative men in all the walks
of life. He worthily filled that position. The city was
alive with visitors. The court was filled to sufi'usion.
Things are going against him, and he is filled with
despair.

Final. — Finally his curiosity got the better of him.
That is the final result, as stated in the " News."

Financial. — It is a financial success. It was finan-
cially a great success. It is a continued drain, finan-
cially, on me.

Fine. — It is safe to assume he will have a fine field
for oratory there, and he contemplates going. She was
the recipient of unusually fine and varied gifts.

Find. — He found it necessary to make an assign-
ment. Cholera will find every condition favorable to
its development. The cause will be found in the mala-
ria arising from decayed vegetable matter. The story
finds many believers. You will find in him a foeman
well worthy of your steel. His remarks will find an
echo throughout the Provinc;?. Our opinion finds con-
firmation beyond expectation in the course of events.
I found him in low spirits. I cannot help pitying him
I in his frantic efforts to find material for criticism. And,
I here it' is. I find language weak.

Fit^A mass of balderdash put together to fit the

122 —

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times. On every fitting occasion. The hall is taste-
fully fitted up. They fittingly marked t^eir respect for
her. He is fitted to be intrusted with your highest
employments. He seemed to be in a stupor, and was
shakinsf all over hs though he had a fit.

Fizzle. — The great meeting was a gigantic fizzle. The
tory demonstration was a regular fizi^le.

Flagrant. — Flagrant injustice.

Flaw. — There is a flaw in his appointment.

Flash. — He flashed by me.

Flatter. — I do not flatter myself for a moment that
the foregoing will be believed as a calm statement of
facts. I flatter myself that my book will materially
contribute towards promoting the study of French. I
flatter myself with having fought the battle with all the
energy I could command.

Flat. — The story is flatly denied. A flat contradiction
is given to the statement.

Fleece. — Do not let them fleece you.

Fling. — Have a fling at him.

Florid. — He is of florid countenance.

Flow. — He has a fluent tongue. It is quite impossible
to keep pace with the uninterrupted flow of speeches
from the leaders, let alone the minor members.

Fly. — How quickly the pleasant time flies.

Fluent. — To attain fluency.

Follow. — An extension of trade always follows such
eflbrts. To follow suit. It is plainly the best course to
follow. A discussion followed as to the date. Deplor-
able results would inevitably follow the passing of the
Bill. Retribution quickly, followed. The scene that
followed was of the wildest character. The principal
faults of the work are the following : Follow the same
train of thought. That is the best line to follow in the
argument. At one time it looked as if bloodshed only
could be the result, but satisfactory explanations fol-
lowed. To follow out an ^idea. They follow farming
for a livelihood.

Footing. — He is on an intimate footing with her. A
proposition is on foot to do so. : . <

Foment. — To foment discontent and trouble. They
have a threefold objeet : to foment a revolt, etc., etc.
He especially condemned the measure as being clearly
in eonflict with the prerogatives of Uie eountry, and
fomenting difficulty and misunderstanding.

see-

for

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clearly

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Fond. — He has a passionate fondness for distinction.

Forbear. — I ask your forbearance while I address you-
a few words in the way of reply.

Forbid. — They forbade his seeing his siHter. I for-
bade any further interruption of his solitude. The
natural location of (.he two countrie.^ forbids separation.
Political considerations forbid it in the most positive
manner.

Force. — He is a forcible French speaker, and he has a
forcible command of English, too. I cannot see the force
of this olijection. The conversation was forced. They
speak in forcible terms of his action. They are putting.
the new law in force. The same thing exists here
through the force of circumstances. The club was pre-
sent in fiill force. His name has been forced into pro-
minence recently. It would force upon the minds of all
reasonable men the conclusion that, etc. It will force
China into a compliance with her demands. They are
taking preliminary steps to have the act put in force.
Notwithstanding that he repea|)edly fired into them-
they forced an entrance. Has it never forced itself up-
on your attention. He regrets that he is forced to the
conclusion that he is proceeding from bad to worse.
The liberals will force an issue. It was the busiest day
in the annals of the trade, buyers from Quebec being
not only present in force, but the influx of merchants
from Ontario unprecedented. Force an expression from
him as to hi.s programme. It is the force (eifect) of re-
petition and custom. The force of facts. I am forced'
to that conclusion.

Fore. — He is again to the fore.

Forecast. — It is difficult to forecast his future. One
of the most potent motives that led me in my advanced
age to forego a long coveted repose was the hope of being
able to render further service to Ireland. I am not dis-
I posed to forego my rights to express my opinions fully.
To forego compensation.

Foregone. — Its rejection is regarded as a foregone
Icohclusion. He forewent the profit by declining such
privileges. They are willing to forego all the pleasures
[uid advantages it is calculated to afford.

Foreign. — Such representations are foreign to the
IFrench character.

Foreahadow.T^It foresht»dow8 Qermany's intentions.

— 124 —

Form. — The main tower forms the principal feature
in the design. He has returned in splendid form. An
idea of the length of the procession can be formed from
the fact that it took an hour to pass a given point. The
best form their hospitality can lake is to water the
streets. It is inadvisable to form an organisation. It
forms a dangerous precedent. They form absorbing
objects of interest to me. It forms the subject of almost
universal conversation. He was evidently in excellent
form. Its legibility forms its crowning charm. In tlie
matter of writing it would form an interesting specula-
tion how much mental activity would be spared by its
use. I was forewarned that it was considered bad form
to introduce the topic in conversation, as it would raise
a cry of alarm. Tne proceedings were of a formal cha-
racter. The idea has taken practical form in many
shapes.

Formal. — After the usual formalities he had a private
audience. jFormal charges were preferred against him.
The proceedings were a mere formality. To formulate
plans.

Forte. — His forte docn not lie in oratory.

Forward. — The work goes steadily forward, but it is
a slow process.

Forth. — No evidence to the contrary is forthcoming.
The board money not being forthcoming he had to
leave. He was eloquently holding forth on their merits.

Found. — My conjectures are well founded. It is
founded on the assumption that, &c. The objection is
founded upon the latter ronsideration. Strangers are
found situations. The ex^traordinary claims put for-
ward for it are founded on indisputable facts.

Fortune. — They are not as fortunate in point of policy
as in point of leader, as the latter will be obliged by
pre.ssure from outside to resign.

. Foundation.— The foundation for this opinion is, &c.
There is no foundation for the rumour or report.

Foster. — It should be fostered as the least objection-
able of all games. . " . ' .

Frame. — He is tall with an attenuated frame. I am
not exactly in the right frame of mind to receive advice
M 1th a good grace.

Fraught— it is fraught with danger to public morals.
It is fraught with disastrous result^. The question is
fraught with difficulties to the government.

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e. I am
■ve advice

ic morals,
lestion is

f^Fvee. — I am free to say so. Hand -hi Us were freely
distributed. I have free enirde and carte blanche to his
room. They cheered lustily, and bets were freely made
on th3 result a.s they advanced with blood in their eyes.

Frequent. — It was done with a fre(|uency that was
startling. It is unpleasantly frequent. The frecjuency
with which crimes of the most serious character are
occurring is enough to furnish well disposed people
matter for careful consideration. He frequents question-
able places. He has frequent lucid int^^^vals in which
his giief is highly pathetic. Expressions of frequent
recurrence.

Friendship. — To cultivate friend.'^hip.

Front. — There is a change of front en his part.

Frustrate. — Theattemptnas been pratically frustrated.
To frustrate plans. The effect of this would be to frus-
trate the purposes of the inquiry. His brother surmi-
sing his intention succeeded in frustrating the act. I
managed to frustrate the scheme.

Fruitless. — A search for the men proved fruitless. The
week has been fruitful of remarkable events, prominent
among which is his arrest.

Fugitive. — He is a fugitive from justice.

Fume. — Dame Experience convinces me that the more
I fume the less I fret.

Fulfil. — To fulfil a bargain. To fulfil expectations.
He is a full fledged duke.

Furnish. — His death furnished the occasion for a new
dejjarture in France's policy. A memorable instance of
the important advantage of kicking is furnished in the
history of boycotting. He has furnished an explanation
of his double faced attitude in connection with political
matters. He was f urni>hed with an authorized version of
the movement. The names of parties furnishing the in-
formation will be treated as confidential. It now appears
that the information furnished as being fact has more
the appearance of fiction. Do not furnish arguments
to your own ruin. They furnish two alleged reasons for
this step — one that the party is wearied of him. The re-
quisite facilities should be furnished. The accounts
tarnished are supposed to be exaggerations. The fullest
information has been furnished of all the facts attending
the seizures. A notable (instance) illustration of their
mental condition is furnished in connection with the

recent eclipse. Nature furnishes a man with a gent
appetite for glory ; education determines it to this or
that particular object. Does this fact furnish you any
reason for supposing so. It furnishes a medium through
which we may form congenial acquaintance!*.

Further. — He will not further you in your purposes.
Further cases are reported. After some further discus-
sion it was decided to do so. Further resistance on their
part should not be tolerated. Further trouble is ex-
pected. There are no further sensational developments
in the case. We are met together for the furtherance of
a great cause. It further says that, &;c. As a further
precaution the door was shut. In furtherance of the
scheme. It is not to be applied to further any political
object. To further the national cause. Some further parti-
culars. I will not trouble you any further. To further ne-
gotiations. There can be no further controversy as to that.
A widely circulated paper designedly prepared to further
their object by misrepresentations as to real facts of the
case. To further a scheme. Nothing could be farther
from the truth. I am anxious to further your interest.
It does not appear that the interests of the profes.sion
have been greatly furthered by this somewhat acrimo-
nious discussion — lively discu.ssion. Nothing furtlier
transpired, and he mentioned nothing of his intended
suicide. I hail your r<mendment as a practical refusal of
further grant, though no finality i.s promised.

Furtive. — He occasionally glanced furtively at me.

Fury. — The war between them goes on with unabated
fury.

Futile. — Futile attempts or efforts at reconciliation.
They are indignant at being assembled for so futile h
purpose.

Future. — If Chicago only uses the advantages nature I
has put within her reach, the magnificent strides of thej
past will be thrown into oblivion by the leaps and bounds
of the future. A great future is before you. He isi
down hearted about the future.

Gain. — It gains strength by delay. The opinion gains I
ground that the crisis is extending. The Scotch party
will gain nothing by conciliation : to gain its end they
must be determined. Gain familiarity with its prin-
•ciples. Stories have gained wide circulation to the effect I
that the past severe strictures on their methods of doing

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en«

ihis or
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irough

irposes.
discus-
)n their
5 is ex-
)pments <
:ance of

further
3 of the
political
,er p8,rti-
rther ne-
,8 to that.
o farther
cts of the
ft farther
• interest.
)rofession
± acrimo-
r farther

intended
refusal of

at me.

unabated

nciiiation. |
lo futile a I

res nature |
des of the i
nd bounds
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niongaiusl
Dtch party

end they]
its prin-

the effect I
.3 of doing

likisiness created some sensation. They have gained
their point in negotiating treaties. A rumour has gained
credence here to that effect. He has gained his point.
The report or rumour has gained considerable currency
that, &c.

Game. — The latest phase in the confidence game is
the man is back.

Garb. — The beauties of the mountain in its Winter
garb are not appreciated as they should be. Public
incredulity so natural in an age when falsehood and
imposition stalk abroad in the garb of truth. The city
is in holiday garb.

Gather. — I am unable to gather from the.se state-
ments a declaration of fresh concessions. I am unable
to gather that anything remains to be done in that
direction. He left unconvinced from what we can
gather. A vast concourse gathered outside the church.
It was with the utmost diflSculty that I could gather
anything like a connected account of the proceedings.
They are totally unable to gather from his utterances
what the changes are. How vastly things are changed
may be gathered from the fact that, &c. That is the
impression one gathers from the general run of the
system. I gather from what he said that there is a
reasonable prospect of a settlement of the difference.

General. — It is generally disbt-lieved. The complaint
is general. Paris is in the midst of a general election.
Genial. — A genial smile of thanks.
Geniu8. — The product of genius. They pique them-
selves upon their genius, and With reason.

Generous. — You are very generous with your advice.
The generous spirit which always characterizes audi-
ences.

Genuine. — I doubt as to the genuineness of the order.
There is a good deal of genuiiie fun in the play. A
genuine surprise.

Gesiicidate. — His wild fresticulations attracted a good
deal of attention from the denisens of the neighbour-
hood, who took him for an escaped lunatio, and rewarded
him accordingly with a choice selection of mud and
stoiies and the vilest epithets they could bestow.

Get. — He is going to get up an Hgitation. It is con-
veniently gotten up for consultation. He got a good
oratorical drubbing.

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Gigantic. — A gigantic organisation. A gigantic fai-
lure.

Give. — He has given his services gratuitously. It is
necessary to give a narrative of affairs before and sub-
sequent to that event. He was forced to give up his
ministerial functions. Do not give up a certainty for
an uncertainty. He has not a ghost of a chance. The
announcement of his retirement has given rise to much
comment. Do not give way to discouragement. He is
given up to die. He gave it as his opinion that, &c. I
had ultimately to give up in despair. Its object in
giving currency lo the report is manifest. He gave
vent to high sounding but meaningless phrases. It gives
cause for the most serious forebodings. My patience
is giving way. The experience of every day gives
evidence of the fact. If I were to consult my means I
would not give a cent. His life is given over. She
^ave birth to a male child ; making 30 in all. He does
not give countenance to the view that I am interested.
They cannot give any definite theory as to the cause.
There is some force in the hint given when the question
was up for consideration. A man that gives up his days
to gloom cannot surely be said lo consult his ease. It
gave unwonted satisfaction. The question as to their
authenticity will be either completely established or
flatly disproved, so that the world may know precisely
what value to place upon them, and the inferences and
assumptions to which they have given birth. The match
gives promise of being closely contested. His death has
given rise to a curious complication.

Giat. — The resolutions were the gist of his speech.

Glad. — It will gladden your heart and bring tears of
joy to youreyes.

Glory. — The paltry glory of mortal
shrouded in oblivion.

Glance. — Let us glance back at his
glanced at the note contemptuously, and
fragments. That he has succeeded will be
anyone glancing at its pages.

Glean — I gleaned something about the meeting. As
a result of the information gleaned he returned. Gleun
what further particulars might be obtainable in regard
to the question.

Gloat. — I gloat on those beautiful prospects.

greatness is

record. He
tore it into
apparent to

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Oloom. — The city is under a pall of gloom.
Glow. — The accounts of their enthusiasm are
glowing.

Go. — A rumour with a semi-official tinge is going the
rounds of the lobbies. As a dernier resort I went wiere.
Everything went beautifully. Outside of Montreal the
rumour goes that he is dead. That she is not a great
artist, professionally speaking, goes without saying.
That it was well sung goes without saying. The usual
routine business was gone through. If these misre-
presentations are allowed to go forth unrefuted, it is
only too probable that they will result in a large acces-
sion to their ranks. This sort of thing cannot go on
forever. He went on to tell how.

Goad. — They are represented as having goaded them
to resistance. It has goaded him into outbursts of vio-
'3nee.

Good.—H.e is admittedly good. Inferentially no good
man would do it. It will do you a world of good.
Gossip. — There is a good deal of gossip about it.
Grade. — A falling off in all grades of wheat. The
employes in the lower grades. Germany is ahead of
England in every. grade of education.
Graduate. — The noise graduated into a hum.
Grace. — He finally got into the good graces of the
malcontents. Shields bearing various devices graced
the gallery. Handsome turnouts graced the field. To
back down gracefully — ignominiously.

Gra t-.t. — To grant an absolute divorce. They do not
see th ;> v\'ay to granting the application. He sternly
and un:x iHingly refused to grant the permission.

Graphic — A graphic description. The horrors of
slave trade graphically dcsscribed.

Grapple. — Their duty is to grapple with the French
question, counting in McMahon as a necessary factor.

Grasp. — The gravity of the movement has not hither-
to been grasped. You have shown a remarkable grasp
of. broad ideas. I had some difficulty in grasping the
general idea of the thing. Seeing the hammer uplifted
tor another blow he grasped the weapon and wrenched
it from her.

Gratify. — Do not treat your wife as a chattel designed
for the gratification of your sensuality. It is gratifying
to know it. Our business here is not to gratify each

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passing desire, without regard to the consequences, but
to regulate it with a view to preserving the integ-
rity and harmony of all our powers. To report grati-
fying progress. He is courting a quarrel for the sake of
gratifying his spite. Gratifying success. To gratify
wishes. It is gratifying to observe that arrangements
are in progress for other amusements of which due
notice will be given.

Grave. — It should be resorted to only under the
gravest circumstances, as it causes a disturbance of the
various businesses of the country. Under the gravest
circumstances. There seem to be grave doubts as to the
wisdom of holding the exhibition. Grave mistakes.
Gravity of event. Grave disclosures. They seem to have
no idea of the gravity of the situation in France. Spe-
culations are made and the gravest apprehensions felt
in many quarters a? to his safety. He points out that
the letter contains grave insinuations against his integ-
rity and motives.

Greet — He was greeted with deafening applause. His
remarks were greeted with cheers. Applause greeted
this declaration. They were the recipients of the ap-
plause which invariably greets them. The news was
greeted with ironical cheers. The shouts that greeted
the outburst, and hailed each passage.

Grief. — They have a just cause of grievance.

Gro88. — His grossly immoral character, ^ It is a gross
stretch of privileges. Gross misconduct and irregularities.

Grotesque. — Grotesque episode.

Ground. — With the directness of a man who is sure
of his ground and knows whereof he speaks, he has
pointed out how golden opportunities have been lost by
wrongly directing our energies on this new path of na-
tional enterprise. The strong grounds of objection to the
proposal are that it will destroy the unity of the empire.
The play is essentially a moral one, and on this ground
alone, I claim that it is entitled to occupy as high a
place as the works of more pretentious writers. Ex-
emption from taxation on the ground of charity. He
quashed the capias on the ground that the pretentions
of the affidavit had not been substantiated. No fur-
ther delay should be permitted on any gronnd. The
same grounds that were urged in the previous pro-
ceeding. They would make it a vantage ground for

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warfare upon England. There is no ground what-
ever for the stateinent, or for despondency. Those
are the grounds on which it was asked. He held that it
was not so, and I took the same ground. However inde-
fensible it may be on other grounds. You have no
grounds for interference. On the ground of insufficiency
of time for consideration. There is no ground for sus-
picion. There is little probability of the ground taken
in favor of the measure being abandoned. They apolo-
gized for themselves on the ground that it is permissible
to do evil that good may result. He is getting into hot
water on the ground of ritualistic pratices. A ground-
less assertion. An appeal was made from this decision
on the ground that, &c. That is a new ground of attack.
On personal grounds there can be no objection to him.
On all these grounds be should hesitate before commit-
ting himself to any sympathy with his movements.
What grounds there are for this I am unable to learn.
He took the ground that devotion to his duty cost him
his life. I took the ground that the question was one
of authority. He is released nominally on the ground
of illness. There seems to be ground for the soreness he
feels because of his treatment. I take you upon your
own ground, and prove it upon your own showing. On
the ground of negligence. We are widely separated by
principle on political grounds, but we spent money to-
gether in all sorts of conceivable ways I will beat you
on your own ground. The claim is disputed on the
ground that it is not due.

Grow. — The society is rapidly growing. The situa-
tion is growin<| worse, but no further deaths have
occurred. The dislike grows daily. A good instru-
ment in growing rich is method. Matters are daily
growing worse. The feud between them is growing in
iritensity. A growing danger. The strike is growing
serious. Like a too vigorous youngster, it is growing
faster than its clothes, and those interested in its wel-
fare feel greatly worried over the problem how tc feed
and clothe it. International complications are likely to
grow out of the incident that has taken place here.
The sentiment that this is due to the tardiness of pro-
cedure, is growing to an alarming extent. Despite the
fact that he is in a pitiable plight, uneasiness is not
growing. His physical weakness is growing with rapid
strides.

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Gtbarantee. — I do not guarantee its correctness. I
cannot guarantee the accuracy of his revelations.

Oueaa. — At a rough guess.

Guide. — He will be guided by events.

Guilty. — ^^I am guilty of an indiscretion into which I
was basely betrayed. Here, as in other places, the
weather has been guilty of all sorts of iniquities in the
way of rain and bad weather generally. He is guilty
of the meanness which poverty inevitably brings with
it.

Gun. — The biggest oratorical guns of London.

Gullible. — On the strength of this he borrowed
various amounts from various gullible people.

Habit. — Habit has brought me to this. Peop'e in
general are not habitually swayed by reason so much
as by feeling. He will be habituated to seize the lead-
ing parts of the discourse, and to reject whatever is
trivial; A habitual drinker of brandy.

Habitable. — All habitable quarters of the globe.

Haggle. — There can be no haggling about that.

Hail. — They hail him as the champion of their cause.
We hail the event as the first blow for our indepen-
dence. We hail the occurrence as an assurance that the
men in the gap are terribly in earnest. They hail those
afflictions as blessings in disguise.

Haul. — To haul with strenuous might.

Hand. — The wind whisked it out of my hand, and
the exciting and brief episode was ended. Its manage-
ment is in good hands. Who has the case in hand ?
Will you take a hand in the election fight ? The thief
was in the hands of justice immediately on the news
being received.

Handicap. — Of intelligent discussion there is very
little among that hopelessly incapable lot, many being
handicapped by lack of education.

Handsome. — Unutterably handsome. A colossal
humbug backed by a handsome pair of myths.

Handle. — He was severely handled while proceeding
along his street. The lecture was repeated with interest,
the subject being handled in the lecturer's usual lucid
style and in a masterly manner.

Happy. — The couple is as happy as turtle doves.
Our relations are of a happy character.

Hanker. — He is hankering after that. '

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Happen. — Happenings in France.

Hard. — There is no satisfaction derived from the
hardships encountered.

Harmony. — They all harmonize in adaptability and
color. All efforts to harmonize their differences have
failed. The wordR and music harmonize in every way.
It is entirely out of harmony with the spirit of the
place. It is scarcely in harmony with the progressive
thought of the West. Harmonize the discordant ele-
ments of society.

Hansard. — I hasard little in predicting that.

Hasten. — Their triumph would hasten the dismem-
berment of the Empire. I was sent to him in hot haste.

Haunt — It will long haunt my memories.

Head. — His head is unsettled. There are gay times
ahead. The system is making rapid headway. The
dispute originated years ago, but did not come to a
head till yesterday.

Heap. — They are heaping indignities on him.

Heart. — Hearty congratulations were extended to me
on all sides. His remarks were well deceived and hear-
tily applauded. His grief at the violence of the attempt
is simply heartrending. It will send a thrill of supreme
joy through the heart of the country. I return you my
heartfelt thanks for the kind manner in which you
have forwarded our interests, and exposed his base
calumnies.

Heed. — Give heed to his advice.

Heighten. — It heightened their charms. It heighten-
ed the effect of his speech by straining his physical
power. When they were in the height of their enjoy-
ment a detective spoiled the fun.

Herald. — It was heralded as a great invention. Their
approach was heralded by bands of rausic.

Hesitate. — Although loudly called for he hesitated to
answer on the spur of the moment. To that question I
answer without hesitancy : " No." Yes, said he, some-
what hesitatingly. I have no hesitation in speaking
in the hightest terms of him.

High. — The sy stem cannot be too highly lauded as it
thoroughly lemoves all difficulties in acquiring the art.
A man of high social standing.

Hinder. — They have hindered to their utmost the
well-being of religion.^

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Hint. — They hinted that the matter will soon come up.

Hinge. — It hinges on the question of precedents.

Hiss. — To hiss down a performance. He has been
hissed for abjuring his faii;h.

Hold. — I have never held any personal intercourse
with a member of that persuasion. They are holding
them up to the scorn of the nation. I held otherwise.
You should not hold his conduct up to public abhorrence.
The police held them^ in check. Advanced liberals hold
that diplomatic complications must inevitably ensue.
The aim has been to hold conservative ground and not
mislead by too favorable statements. Hf^ held an exalt-
ed position. In his gubernatorial capacHy he held it in
abhorrence. The favor in which it is held is illustrated
by the great demand for it. The despatches indicate
that Germany will hold aloof from the conference. He
has held several positions of minor importance. He has
held places of responsibility. Hold me excused 1 pray
you. Hold to your opinion. It Ih held to be preven-
table and avoidable. It is held to be of doubtful con-
stitutionality. Hold up to them good example. They
should hold the seales of justice evenly for all parties.
Your objection does not hold good. They are held to
swear to its correctness. French holds a high degree of
importance in education. He holds out no hope of a
settlement. The interview was held at my instance.
This holds true of existing methods. I have held the
place for close upon a year. The game seems to have
taken An extraordinary hold on tlie people. He is held
for trial. He held a prominent place among them.
Once commenced, the reader is held irresistibly to the
end. The evidence does not warront them in holding
him. The old gentleman will doubtless be held up as
an eminent example by believers in abstinence from
flesh, tobacco and alcohol. Hold aloof from politics. It
is held or thousjht that the effect of the disclosure will
be to efiectually silence them.

Honest. — I cannot honestly say that I am quite un-
prejudiced.

Hope.-r-Thsit is a hopeful sign of the times. He is
hopelessly in love. Hopelessly mad. Hoping for a
suaden acquisition of wealth. His cerebral affection is
hopeless. Though having only a forlorn hope, he answer-
ed the question decisively. You seem to be under a

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lance.
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have
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them,
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from
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be un-

He is

for a

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ider a

misapprehension as to her hopeful views of the tempe-
rance cause. He went away in the hope of restoring
health, but returned unimproved.

Horrify. — I am horrified at his conduct. It was
nothing short of horrible. It is amusing to find it hol-
ding up its hands in pious horror.

Hostile. — Hv3 is openly hostile to me. His hostility is
shown in the fact that, &c. The French papers, in their
comments, are strongly hostile to Germany though other
journals are next co silent. Hostile to interests.

B'ot. — The battle between them is waxinff hot.

Hour. — His death is hourly expected. My stay was
limited to an hour. His arrival is the sensation of the
hour. He is the lion of the hour.

Htige. — They are enjoying themselves hugely, and
doing the surroundings of the city while in the throes
of revolution.

Hwmhle. — He humbled him to the dust.

Humor. — A humorous story.

Idea. — He is an ideal Irishman taking life pretty
much as It comes. It is excellent as an idea. That is
his ideal of a happy home, as embodied in the report.
The originality of his ideas. That is my idea of pro-
priety in dress. They scorned the idea that they had
any hand in the affair. To nurse ideas. It is a nice
idea, but we have not money enough to carry it through.
An insane idea. The bad weather precludes the idea of
doing so. They poohpoohed the idea of his being a good
shot. The simpliest ideas imaginable.

Identity. — Our interests are not identical in that con-
nection. They have found no clue to his identity. The
uncertainty and doubt surrounding his identity with
evidence of murder has been cleared up.

Idle. — It is idle to suppose such a thing possible.
Whoever is poor here is poor through idleness or drink.
It is idle to guess. Idle guesses.

Identify. — My interests are closely identified with
the scheme. He has thoroughly identified himself with
the cause of Russia.

Ignoble.— An ignoble policy.

Ignore. — The question should not be ignored under
the circumstances. To ignore responsibilities and in-
terests. It is wicked to ignore the fact that, &c. To
ignore necessity. It is entirely ignored. I ignore his

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threats. I hope no consideration will induce you to
ignore your paramount interest. That is a fact which
it is idle to ionore. To ignore demands. The policy of
ignoring it is not a good one. To ignore laws. He
ignores the House of Lords. He is ignored in court cir-
cles. Modesty is a good cover to ignorance. He ignores
my wishes. All considerations of public policy are
ignored, although you must be aware they possess im-
mense weight, and set aside the verdict of those who
know them best.

Illegitimate. — There is nothing illegitimate in all this.

Ill-fated. — Ill-fated expedition.

Illustrate. — The reverses of fortune are well illus-
trated in him. His recklessness illustrates one evil
effect in dulling the sensibilities to ordinary caution.
Short comings of the system illustrated. We shall
shortly have an illustration of this. Nothing could
illustrate more forcibly its importance than the fact
already established. The actor's inconsistencies illus-
trated. They mock at the principle and illustrate the
practice. In part illustration of this fact, let us take
yourseir.

Imagine.— It is one mass of foliage of all imaginable
tints. It seems absurd for yon to imagine that, &;c. I
cannot imagine any one who would regret them more.
Why I should do so I cannot for the life of me imagine.
They imagine themselves the champions of Toryism.
Avoid over taxing your body and imagination.

Imbue. — Imbued with the spirit of the age. The
speeches were all imbued with the most cordial spirit of
harmony.

Im,mediate. — The glad news had an immediate effect
on him.

Im^mense. — They were immensely superior in num-
ber. An immense difference. An immense gathering
(of people).

Immyolate. — He has been immolated on the altar of
their mad ambition.

Im,pede. — It impedes the circulation. They impede
the progress of the structure.

Im^minent. — To the imminent risk of his life.

Impair. — Such action will tend to impair English
influence.

Impart. — The coincidence imparts, if possible, addi-
tional sadness to the accident.

I to
tiich
V of

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Tmpaaaahle. — The roads are impassable.

Impend. — There is a strike impending. h

Impetus. — He has given a new impetus to that enter?
prise.

Imperative. — It is your imperative duty to give
authoritative information concerning it. It is impera-
tive that the government use all the power at its dispo-
sal to restore order.

Imperil. — To imperil the interests of justice. It
would imperil your chances. To imperil unity.

Impel. — He was impelled to study it by his widowed
mother. . . '

Implicate. — There is nothing in the evidence even by
implication. He is implicated in the affair. In the pre-
sent instance it very pointedly implicates him. He has
been implicated in more than one shady enterprise.

Imply. — When it is said his life was comparatively
speaking an uneventful one, it by no means implies it
was not a busy one. He will use his influence for that
purpose, with the understanding expressed or implied
that, &;c. Broad churchman, high churchman, whatever
meaning those terms imply. It is not ultra sensational
as its name might imply. It would all fall to nothing
without manual labor, and manual labor implies men.
He was indiscreet enough to say by implication that, &c.
There is more implied than is openly expressed in this
persistent cry. There is an implied (understood) con-
tract between them. The fact does not in any respect
imply responsibility on my part. His remarks are held
to imply a gradual change of front on his part, and the
abandonment of the expedient of boycotting in favor of
his own method.

Impose. — His illness actually imposes complete rest.
The burden that such improvements naturally impose.
Work under such circumstances imposes serious results
upon the mind. That is a difficult task you impose
on me. ,

Import. — In some important respects. Charges of
great importance are imminent. To add to importance.
It would lessen its importance.

Impossible. — It is next to impossible. War is not an

I impossibility. It makes trade all but impossible.
Impress. — The impression is gaining ground that, &;c.

I I was impressed with those considerations. Two facts

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must impress the visitor ; viz. : that the disease is abat-
ing, and that its ravages have been largely confined to
children. Her earnestness impressed me more than I
care to confess. I am strongly impressed with the belief
that, &c. He made a good impression on the audience.
It is quite unnecessary, I imagine, to impress upon you
the importance of securing some means of support.
They impress foreigners \ritn the conviction that jour-
nalistic interest is nt a pretty low ebb. I impressed
upon my hearers that, &c. I am impressed with the
importance of it. That is the prevailing impression. I
am impressed with your countenance. It misrepresents
my ideas and impressions. What are your impressions
of him. I am strongly impressed with that opinion.
The impression exists that, &c. I cannot too strongly
impress upon you that I am specially interested. You
should impress upon them thf necessity of vigorous
action and the propriety of doing it. I am impressed
with the justice of your claim. She impressed me very
favorably. That is my impression of her beauty. She
gives one the impressions of a servant. The day wa
observed with impressive ceremonies. We wish to im-
press upon you the undeniable fact that it is the great-
est possible economy. There was a general impression
that something dramatic was going to happen, and the
public interest long languishing was revived. The sight
of 1,000,000 people in the streets is an impressive one,
but what you say is physically impossible. That is a
good enough story for the marines, but among the old
sailors the impression is general that, &c. His face wai
wreathe4 in smiles, and his general demeanour would
impress one with the idea that his great tt auble weighed
but lightly on his shoulders. Disagreeably impressed
by meetings.

Improbable. — An improbable rumour. It is quite im-
probable that, &c. j

Improve. — Improve on the example. We want an im- j
proved sanitary condition, and not nationality squabbles.
it has been a means of improving property. With im*
proved methods, there is reason to look to the future I
with confidence. His condition is improving. They
have been improving the occasion by railing at each
other. Excessive work wont improve matters, but nol
change for the worse has occurred. The pot^ioy of the!

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medecine improves with time and une. He is markedly
improving in strength. His health is improved. He is
improving upon things. He is always on the side of
improvement.

ImpudeTit. — With matchless impudence.

Impugn. — To impugn motives and conduct. I would
Dot for one moment impugn your statement on that
point. I had no thought of impugning his action, or to^
iiDDiite motives which have no existence.

Impel. — My first impulse was to kick him.

Impunity. — What can be done with impunity in Lon-
don cannot be safely repeated here.

Impute. — To impute inaccuracies. I impute no blame
to you. The disgrace must be imputed to the people
a.^ a whole. They impute to him a thoughtless longing
for war. It is falsely imputed to the ill-nature of man-
Icind. I have no fear of the imputation of indolence.
It i8 cruel to impute wrong doing to her.

Inability.. — He expressed his inability to io it.
Their inability to beat the team was a great calamity.

Inaccessible. — He is as inaccessible as a king.

Inadequate. — He has a very inadequate notion of the
extent and value of our resources. The court room is-
miserably inadequate to the requirements. The inade-
quacy of grammar towards the acquisition of modern
languages is manifest. It is inadequate to come any-
where near doing the affair justice.

Inaugv/rate. — A moTement has been inaugurated.

He inaugurated a gay and reckless career of dissipation.

An inaugral address. The snowshoeing season is prac-

|tically inaugurated. The major portion of his inaugral

peech will deal with such matters. The proceedings of

e convention proper will be inaugurated at the town

all, and between times during their stay, drives will
arranged, and all will wind up with a banquet.

Incalculable. — His services have been of incalculable

alue. You would do them an incalculable good. Its

alqe is incalculable.

IncapaMe, — So much for his assertion as to their in-

.pacity..ft '. ':-^ '/■'•;;■-;■.:.■ v.. ■^'' : .: u ,..

They | Incendiary utterances of a man in bad straits,
at each I Incense. — His statement was that she becamei in*
but noBensed at him because of his refusal to join her in tk.
of theiame of cards.

abat-
ed to
han I
belief
ience.
n you
pport.
jour-
ressed
bh the
ion. I
resents
easions
•pinion.
brongly
i. You
igoroua
tpressed
ne very
y. She
lay wa
i to im-
B great-
pression
ind the
le sight
Lve one,
lat is a
th» old
face was
would
weighed
pressed

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Incessant. — It should be done incessantly. Notwith-
standing the incessant downpour of rain a goodly num-
ber had met.

Incident — The execution was without sensational
incidents. Thrilling and pathetic incidents. Your in-
cidental remarks in your issue of to-day concerning
me, renders it imperative for me to ^laim the right of
replying. Thai was the only incident of my journey.
The incident shows the current of Irish political feeling.
An incident has occurred which shows conclusively that
private and peisonal interests are at the bottom of the
agitation fomented there. The incident created some
excitement. I incidentally referred to the matter. In-
cidental expen.ses for which I received no adequate r'^-
tuni. The excitement incident (peculiar) to horse races
was at its height. It passed off without much incident.
The most remarkable incident in connection with it was
the speaker's answer. He is making capital oiit of the
incident. Commotion on the Sackville incident is
active, and England is urged to retaliate. He inquired
into the circumstances of the incident which he de-
plored.

Ivicite. — They are sparing no efforts to incite the mob
to violence. It is an incitement to personal violence,
but more than this, it is an incitement to violence against
all that is respectable. It degrades them by inciting to
deeds unworthy of men. It would incite him to still
abler efforts in the oratorical line.

Incline. — Lingering prejudice in the minds of some
of them inclin.^d them to refusal.

Incomparably cheaper.

Inconceiiiahle.—Y or some inconceivable reason.
' IncoTiiprehensible. — Was there over such incompre-
hensible rot ? j

Inconside'i^able. — It is very inconsiderable. We have
made no inconsidorable advance towards intimacy.

Inconsistent. — It is inconsistent with justice and
moderation. Inconsistent with principles. His incon
sistency and recklessness, was not to be exceeded by|
any one, and I fagged after him with all my might ani
main, which soon bri ^;ht me to the confines of'di.strac
tion.

Inconvenience. — To iiiconvenience travellers.

Incorrigible. — An incorrigible old bachelor.

jf everytl
^ndepei
^ould be
Indicat
lis appoi
lat the r(
^e was fo
ordered,
. which (
'on indica
M''aordin
"Cation tl
idicates
ihere are

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[)ur in-
:eming
ight of
Durney.
feeling,
ely that
ot* the
jd porae
er. In-
aate r**-
rse races
incident.
ih it was
Lt of the
ident is
inquired
h he de-

ion.

incompre-

rs.

Increase. — The excitement over the political situation
is iincreasing. The number of residents is largely on
the increase. In justice to them, no less than with a
view to their improvement, their salaries should be
substantially increased. The exodus from the city is
increasing. The water is increasing in volume. The
tension between France and Germany increases daily.
livery day increases his popularity.. It is gradually
and steadily on the increase. He is increasingly unpo-
pular. He has not increased his claim to my gratitude.
1 am anxiously looking for delivrance from the increa-
jsing evils of the liquor traffic. In view of the bets
interest in the race is steadily increasing. It keeps on
I increasing year by year, and 1 am determined to grapple
I with the evil realizing that nothing but drastic measu-
Ires will suffice and the effect and beneficial result will
soon be visible to the gratification of abiding citizens.

Inculcate. — I never heard it inculcated as a com-
Ipulsory duty, or even desirable.

Incur. — To incur expenses. He raised a loan to meet
Ithe expenses incurred in coping with the disease. To
lincur liability. They would incur the trouble and pos-
Isibly the risk of bringing them to justice. A consider-
lable loss of time will be incurred either by making the
llines larger than is necessary, or by writing the words
la considerable distance apart. He incurs a serious
jresponsibility in taking this step. To incur disabilities
[and impute negligence.

Indeacrihable. — It was popularly supposed that they
liad no means of subsistence, that their hou.se was bare
[)f everything and indescribably filthy.
Independent. — A sprinkling of independent men
Tould be invaluable.

Indicate. — There are indications that it is otherwise.
fis appointment as governor would seem to indicate
hat the result of his visit is viewed with satisfaction.
le was found with every indication of having been
iiurdered. It may be well to indicate more pointedly
which direction reference was made. His conversa-
tion indicates a reticent disposition. His eyes indicate
htraordinary sensibility. Taking the betting as an in-
dication the chances are considered as even. The result
Qdicates the utter want of influence in this particular.
[here are as yet no indications of a turn in the tide,

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14S

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mik<

hnt this much is certain that the way to the revival of
trade is being p -ved. During the period indicated.
The houses are the most conspicuous indications of their
poverty. There is every indication that, &c. Indica-
tions that he was correct are coming under my notice.
The nature of it is .sufficiently indicated by its title.
Reports indicate that, &;c. The indications are that the
-crop will be good. There are indications of dissension
between them. He has an expressionless face indicative
of dissipation. It indicates a lamentable dearth of
amusement in social circles. The unanimity of tiie
organs of public opinion on the subject is a certain indi-
cation that there is but one opinion on the matter.
Public opinion is plainly against him, and the wide-
spread accusations of connivance with him made from
all quarters indicate that his prestige is irremediably
compromised. Indications go to show that, &c. Therel
is every indication that we shall have an early Spring,
Serious trouble is brewing, and indications are thai
there will be war before long. It indicates that hii
election is a certainty. Elections by acclamation havi
little .significance except in so far as they indicate theii
sublime indifference to public affairs. Thi.s must
taken as an indication of the general feeling. At th
time of going to press indications are that he h
carried the state by a small plurality. The latest indi,
cations are that the circus was billed for to-day and gol
derailed. There are indications that the outside worli
is growing weary of seeing him play the martyr. H:
party would seem by this and other indications to
losing ground. It is but an indication of the growi
strength of. an element in British politics, which h
been steadily coming to the front of late years, and nofl ture, anc
knocks at the doors of parliament for recognition. HBpneumoi
has got the floor* for Monday. It is impossible to fo»to a life
tell what may transpire before then, but from preseiB Indul
indications a division will have been reached befoi
such an idea is adopted. This circumstance indical
how great importance is attached to the crisis, hi
retirement being looked upon as a matter of serioi
import. There is no indication that either publi _
opinion or his purpose points in any definite directioB -Threats
He shows indications of genius of the very highpB''«d bee
promise. (freely.

After in(
irrefutat
tion is

«rowd of
duJged in

— 143 —

Indict — They have been indicted on the charge of
having used inflammatory language.

Inaifferent. — I am only an indifferent spectator in
the world. He has been rudely awakened from his
indifference.

Indignant. — I am indignant at your assertion. He
indignantly denied it. The unwis rranted arrest which
has caused so great indignation.

Indispensable. — A knowledge of it should be made
an indispensable qualification.

Indisputably. — It proves it indisputably.

Indisposed. — He is the leading figure, but is indis-
posed to take up the baton of the leadership again. I
am indisposed to open my pockets to this extent.

Indite. — He indited a despatch.

Indomitable. — He is a man of indomitable persistence
and courage.

Induce. — Half the diseases peculiar to women are in-
duced in that way. Every legitimate effort should be
made to induce them to vote. Such circumstance
should not induce you to do it. Those are the considera-
tions which induce me to decline, and they are impera-
tive. The close attention requisite in following a
speaker induces habits of patience and watchfulness
which will gradually extend themselves to other pur-
suits. I hope the fact will induce them to cease hostili-
ties. It would have been thought that the balmy air
would have induced the people to stir out. Through
the medium of advertisements I was indnced to study it.
Pressure was made to induce them to put the machinery
out of gear, and so tranquilize the employes. The hun-
ter's method of life induces a due contemplation of na-
ture, and tends to wholesome thought. He died from
pneumonia superinduced by the grip. A girl induced
to a life of shame.

hidulge. — There was little else but talk indulged in.
I After indulging in some recriminations he brought up
irrefutable proof of his ability as a musician. Indigna-
jtion is expressed at the hostile demonstration by a
Jcrowd of roughs, and there was also some hooting in-
Ither publB'^'ilgGd in even to the extent of calling each other liars.
Ite directiol Threats are freely indulged in. After considerable talk
nhttd been indulged in l>e withdrew. They indulged
[freely. The extent to which smoking is indulged in is

vival of
dicated.
of their
Indica-
Y notice,
its title.
that the
issension
adicative
earth of I
■f of the!
tain indi-
e matter,!
ihe wide-l
lade froml
emediablyl
r;c. Therel
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3 that hia
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s must
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beyond belief. Put some restriction on the endless talk
that is now indulged in. He indulges in coarse epithets
and ribald jests. He indulges in habits of dissipation.
To indulge in irascibility. Telegraphing does not seem
to have been indulged in to any great extent. He is
indulging in a jubilation all by himself after the fashion
of Garry Owen.

Industry. — The alleged discovery will revolutionize
the leather industry.

Inevitable, — Its failure is inevitable, nor can its
demerits remain long undetected. There is nothing left
to me to do but to bow as cheerfully as possible to the
inevitable. He yielded to the inevitable.

Infamy. — They are hotbeds of infamy.

Infer. — That is the inference to be drawn from their
act. I infer from the many incidents of his career that,
&c. The inference is obvious.

Infinite. — It is infinitely preferable.

Inflame. — It would inflame antipathy between the
races.

Inflexible. — 1 have made it an inflexible rule to, &c.

Inflict. — To inflict wrongs. He inflicted great slaugh-
ter 0:1 them. He will, in the natural order of events, be
called upon to stand account for wrongs inflicted on an
unoflending people. To inflict a heavy sentence and
privations. Fate has inflicted a crushing blow upon us.

Influence. — You cannot influence them in that way.
Ono can scarcely over estimate the mother's influence in
the moulding of the character of her oflspring. I am
very .susceptible to social influence. Outside of London
he has no influence whatever. His decision should not
be influenced in the remotest degree. It will influence
their action. Those are the motives which influence me
in leaving. His personal influence has much to do with
its success. He is a man of social and political influence.
An influential man. It is likely to influence them
directly. Take care you are not getting under an in-
fluence. It is semi-officially denied that he tried to
influence them. Influenced by religious feelings. He I
was under the influence of liquor, and used very strong
language. He is not influenced by respect for the law.
Noxious influence. His influence was distinctly seen
in the fate of the motion. Those are the considerations!
which influenced personal action. An influential depu-

— 146 —

e to, &c.

: slaugh-

(rents, be

3d on an

nee and

upon us.

■ lat way.

.uence in
;. I am
London
lould not
influence
lence me
, do with
influence,
ice them
er an in-
tried to
Ings. He
•y strong
the law.
ictly seen]
[derations

lial depu-

tation waited on him. It is the mother's influence
which constitutes the main spring of action, hence the
appropriate adage : " They that rock the cradle rule the
world." There is no resisting the traces of a well
directed influence. The moon's influence upon the
weather is accepted by some, by others it is disputed.
While exempting you from any intention to influence
the court I think you have set an unhappy precedent.
The attempt to influence them proved an utter failure.
They used some persuasion to influence them before
proceeding on their journey.

Inflv/jc of visitors, emigrants, &;c.

InforTTi. — The information that he is arrested on in-
formation given by his sister, and that the authorities
have kept the fact of the arrest with the greatest
secrecy, but for what reason it is not known, unless it
is to weave a strong chain of evidence, is vouched for
by the writer. He is well informed in such matters.
You ought to have informed the authorities of the
m «tter — of the facts of the case. He looked as if he
would give the world to know what had happened, but
no information was vouchsafed him. He was very loth
to give information. Information is lacking. I am
better informed on matters of interest to Ganadiaiis,
and I do not take back a single word. On the judge
enquiring the object of the society he was informed that
the main object was to further American principles.

Infrequent. — Such things are not infrequent. Acci-
dents are by no means infrequent.

Infringe. — There may be exceptional circumstances
where this rule is infringed. There has been no attempt
to infringe upon our rights or rules.

Informal. — He made an informal speech. Informal
opening of works.

Inimical. — It is inimical to prosperity in general
and to our interests in particular.

Iniquity. — The legality of this iniquitous imposition
should be contested. An informal supper was tendered
him, and a resolution in accordance with the object of
the meeting was passed.

Infuse. — It seems to have infused new life into
everybody. Some new blood has been infused into the
board. Infuse into them a resolute law abiding dispo-
sition. If a few e'rains of common sense could be in-

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— 146 —

fused into their noddles. The article shows no abate-
ment of the vigor he is accustomed to infuse into his
writings. '

Inhale. — To inhale fumes.

Ingenious. — There is, so far as we can make out, no
complexity, no fine drawn ingenuity, no far fetched
device in it.

Initiate. — To initiate a practice. They have initiated
steps for a settlement.

Injure. — Injurious to success.

Inquire. — We have been inundated with a deluge of
inquiries. Careful inquiries showed that, &c. The
government has shelved everything by the promise of
an inquiry. He inquired anxiously as to public feeling
in regard to his case, and on being informed that there
was a widespread sympathy be expressed great satis-
faction. It should be inquired into. He is inquiring
into my present circumstances.

Insensible. — He was kicked almost to insensibility.
I am not insensible of the weight and dignity which a
moderate share of wealth adds to character and action.

Inscrutable. — For some inscrutable reason.

Insolent. — The rude look, the insolent stare, the
indifferent glance.

Inspire. — To inspire an unhappy passion. The con-
spiracy was inspired by Russia and the article by Bis-
marck.

Insidious. — He is the victim of an insidious disease
known as creeping paralysis. No insidious designs are
concealed beneath their regulations.

Insignificantly small.

Insist. — He insisted that it is the public which gives
the aldermen all their pointers.

Instance. — One instance of biting does not establish a
dog's bad character. She instanced the indignities she
had suffered. He was arrested at my instance. The fact
is a notable instance of the progressive character ofi
English legislation. Still further instances. There was ,
not an adverse vote given in a single instance. He was i
arrested on a charge of criminal libel at my instance.]
Among them may be instanced Whitfield whose astonish-
ing powers extract admiration from us, but whose name I
would have floated down the stream of time had not I
shorthand rescued a portion of his labors from oblivion.

— 147 —

He instanced a case where a man, &c. Other instances
are namarous. In many instances they had recourse to
unnecessary brutality. As an argument in his favor he
instanced the fact that, &c.
Instigate. — He was the instigation of the revolt.
Instinct. — Instinctively I knew it was he. He has
the instincts of a gentleman.

Institute. — A vigorous canvas was instituted. They
have instituted a system of boycotting. A search was
instituted. Inquiries were instituted among the fre-
quenters of the house.
Instil. — Instil into his mind deep notions of religion.
Inatirument. — He is an instrument for the spread of
the most radical forms of socialism.

Insufficient. — It is altogether insufficient. The accom-
modations are insufficient. This is by itself insufficient.
Insufficient proof.
Insult. — It is an insult to common sense.
Immperable. — It was insuperably grand.
Integrity. — He is sensitive with regard to the asper-
sions upon his integrity. There is no more decided par-
tisan of the integrity of Turkey than France.
Integral. — It is an integral part of it.
Intellect. — Spiritually, intellectually, socially and
physically. His intellectual gifts are of a rare order.

Intense. — The mayoralty contest is becoming in-
tensely personal. I listened to him intensely through-
out. It would intensify national feeling. The course
of events has for some time been tending to make them
more self assertive, and this action has intensified the
bitterness existing between them. To his intense dis-
comfort. It only intensifies public fear. Agitation on
this subject is becoming most intensified. The trouble
is intensified by your action. It would intensify the
prejudice which exists among a certain class. It is
gaining in area what it is losing in intensity. Public
sympathy for her is intensified by the fact that, &c.
Intensely black. It is intensely amusing. He managed
to keep his audience intensely interested throughout.
My desire for news was intense. The war scare is in-
tensified not a little by the excessive stringency of che
measures employed. To foster and intensify discontent.
To intensify interest. The public is intensely excited
over the affair and the numerous complications it en-

— 148 —

tails. The stench which had heen increasing in inten
sity at this point might be cut. It would intensify re-
ligious differences and arouse fanaticism.

Intention. — Give us an insight into your intentions.
His advice was well intentioned. Speeches intended to
intimidate. The best intentions are often upset by un-
toward circumstances. I had been forewarned of his
intentions, which enraged him. The intention of putting
an ice strucjiure there in the shape of a Summer house
was discussed. He intended him for the priesthood, and,
with a view to that result, sent him to college. It is
supposed, the deceased having intended his lamentable
act, wandered the streets and took away his life. Give
an ernest of your intention to grapple with the impend-
ing distress of the heirs to whom the property is to re-
vert.

Intent. — Let things be done with a good intent.
Without any mischievous intent. They argue that if
he was innocent in intent he would have come forward
having got thus far. His mind is intent upon trjfles.
It removes all presumption of criminal intent on my
part, so that you cannot use your civil remedy effectively.
He is to all intents a political prisoner. Being intent
on matrimony she persistently pursued her lover. I
am intent on your interest. To all intents and pur-
poses it has passed into his possession, and it is quite
within the region of probability that he will not put up
with any of the vagaries of officialism.

Interest. — He feels the keenest interest in it. He
has been returned in the liberal interest. A brief state-
ment of the board's action would be interesting. They
interested themselves in his case, and their intervention
resulted in his liberation. It will interest the piano
trade. It is looked forward to with deep interest.
Nobody ever makes even a pretence of consulting Tur-
kish interests. If they were interested in getting him
hanged they scarcely could have employed surer means
to succeed than they have used. In justice to them, as
well as in the interests of public health. A great deal
of interest attaches to his case. There is unabated in-
terest in it. Public interest in the new cabinet focuses
on three figures. It would be interesting to know it.
It is in the interest of the country that this should bu
the case. It will make an interesting case. An mte-

U9 —

resting event. An interesting question. That is the most
interesting part of it. I am not interested to such an ex-
tent. To excite interest. I am not directly interested in
the matter. I am largely interested in it. A profound in-
terest was felt. You will find much to interest you. We
are eqy«1!y interested in knowing if there is a probability
of a fatal termination. It is of a peculiarly interesting
kind. I am interested to that amount. I have no very
direct interest in the matter. Your arguments interest
me profoundly. It has given rise to general interest.
They have found food for gossip in his interesting
adventures. The feeling is almost universal that he
will visit him in your interest. I have relinguished my
interest in the estate. No book can challenge compa-
rison with it either in interest or accuracy. I have not
an atom of interest in it. The book contains a good
deal of interesting reading. That is one of the points
of interest of the murder. Our interests have been
blighted by the baneful effects of. British legislation in
this particular line. It is a matter of much interest to
all. None equal it in interest or importance, the adver-
tisements being on the same basis as those which appear
in other papers, to which people reply with varying
results. He is intriguing against our interests instead
of advancing them. The men who are interesting them-
selves in the question of providing residences on the
principle of the Peabody homes for the poorer classes,
have been conducting a canvas of a number of leading
capitalists, with a view to securing their cooperation,
and report that they met with great encouragement,
and hope to be able to call a meeting to place the
project on a practical basis. Considerable interest atta-
ches to the proceedings. As the time for the trial
approaches, popular interest centres largely in the con-
vict. They mourned me as dead, and I affected great
interest in the matter. It is the easiest thing imagina-
ble to those interiested, provided they carefully note
every particular. Much interest centres around his
house which presented a clean appearance. The scene
I of the murder is a point of interest as the trial draws
{near. Admission is by ticket, and once in the hall,
[everything betokens the widespread interest that is
being taken in the case. Intense interest attaches to
her, but her alleged disappearance turned out to be

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pure canard. The fact of its having been published
neightened all the more the interest taken in her.
Those immediately interested in the trial did not take
kindly to this treatment. There was no abatement of
interest in the trial throughout the day. He rose in
the interest of harmony and peace, and, appealing to
their moral and generous sense invoked peace, — the
order of the day was then reached.

Interfere. — He has been snubbed for interfering with
matters with which he had nothing to do. I believe,
and am confirmed in my belief by the best authorities,
that my power of interference is limited. England
does not think it compatible with her dignity to in-
terfere in internal disputes. It would not interfere to
any appreciable extent with their privileges. It will
not interfere with the requirements of your profession.
It need not interfere with your ordinary avocations in
life.

Intermission. — They had refreshments during the
intermission.

Interpose. — His counsel interposed with the objection
that, &c. He interposed, and the matter was allowed to
drop for the time being. For parliament to interpose
now would be a blunder even from the standpoint of
those who are opposed to the measure. No obstacle
was interposed to his appointment.

Intei^ret. — The people will easily interpret his pre-
sence but for which a riot would have occurred. It is
not susceptible of the interpretation given to it by un-
scrupulous political wire pullers. They interpret his
language to mean that, &c. That is an extraordinary
interpretation of the report. Good intentions must be
interpreted by acts, and in any case they should be
accepted as an offset to inhumanity. His passionate
expressions should not be interpreted against me. His
references are variously interpreted, and not always in
a spirit of gratitude. The popular feeling may be in-
terpreted by the fact that, &;c. His silence is interpreted
as an indication of coolness.

Interrupt— QimMy of unseemly interruption. It is
an interruption of traffic.

Intersect. — Where the streets intersect.

Intervene. — The powers will intervene.

Intimate. — He intimated his desire to do as at pre-

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sent arrauged. He ^ave no intimation of his intention
to leave the city. The " Herald " intimates that it will
become a source of danger to Germany. He has in-
timated his conversion to Home Rule. He intimated
his prohable early withdrawal from active politics.

Intolerant. — An intolerable nuisance. He has apo-
logized for his intolerable language. The sound is
intolerably harsh.

Intrepid. — Intrepid courage.

Intrench. — They should not intrench upon their free-
dom to the extent of refusing their rights.

Introduce. — When was the idea of numbering dogs
introduced ? It is a great drawback to introducing the
system.

Intricate. — The paths of virtue are arduous and
intricate.

Intrude — His intrusion at such a moment was an
unfortunate circumstance. Unwarrantable intrusion.

Invade. — He invaded my private room.

Invariable. — Crowded houses continue to be the in-
variable rule. Invariably polite. Almost invariably
30. They invariably give satisfaction.

Invent. — A grosser fabrication could not possibly
have been invented. He is of an inventive turn of mind.

Invest. — He invests extensively in farms. Men in-
vested with the administration of justice.

Investigate. — On investigation I found that were she
alone she would, &c. During the course of the inves-
tigation curious facts came to light. They are investi-
gating his mysterious disappearance. They are in-
vestigating the circumstances in connection with her
death. It would be exceedingly interesting to investi-
gate the reasons for doing so. To investigate a case.

Inveterate. — I have an inveterate dislike to it.

Invite. — The council is inviting tenders for the elec-
tric light. Houses are huddled together in such a
manner as to invite disease. I cordially invite your
cooperation. I invite correspondence through your
columns with a view to marriage and a happy future
after the matrimonial question has been broached. We
invite your hearty cooperation in ^he work.

Invoke. — There is not a mitigating circumstance, he
even going so far as to invoke his own turpitude.

Involuntary. —-It represents or means the intensifica-

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tion of the greatest curse of the age, that of involuntary
poverty.

Involve. — Such concession would not involve the se-
paration of Ireland from England. The law points
involved were argued. The responsibility involved in
taking office is great. The question involves exemption
from municipal taxation. The step involves the gravest
consequences. They are examining the legal questions
involved in it. Our dearest interests are involved in it.
The litigation involved is sufficiently alarming, but
beyond what is apparent there is a hidden danger cover-
ed by the word " proscribe " whose power for mischief
no one can measure. Without involving any detriment
to your prearranged affairs. There is no question of
religion or nationality involved in buying a water cart.
The amount involved is large. The failure will likely
involve some other firms. They have interpreted it
very unnecessarily as involving the abandonment of all
belief in religion. I need not go into particulars. The
scandals involved in the affair will grossly compromise
his reputation. He is involved to that extent. It in-
volves positive loss. I object to the principles which its
provisions involve. What are those treaties if they do
not involve the principles of reciprocity. That would
involve doing the work over again with no clear prospect
of advantage. His prosecution involves the necessity
of procuring the evidence giv • .. It would involve them
in prolonged and disastrous trouble. The system in-
volves the employment of many clerks. Only in excep-
tional instances is there any hardship involved in the
surrender of our rights. It would involve great sacrifice.
It threatens ^o involve Germany. Although the amount
involved is comparatively small still the circumstances
connected with the case are sufficiently distressing.
Those are the difficulties involved in the issue to be
decided. The question involves enormous interests. The
changes involved in the creation of a parliament. A
question involving the fate of the Empire. Home rule
would not involve separation. To involve France in a
war with Germany. It is a matter of the gravest im-
portance involving great issues. A motion involving
the existence of the ministry. An action involving a
large amount. Some idea of the labor this involves may
be formed from his statement. He is to be congratula-

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ption
avest
itions

in it.
;. but
cover-
schief
•iment
ion of
r cart.

likely
eted it
t of all
;. The
)romise

It in-
hich its
ihey do

would
)rospect
ecessity
;e them

ted on having involved his country in a serious mis-
understanding with America. He commended himself
to their approval in involving the two countries. The
only complication involved in this mode of settlement is
the fact that, &c. Becoming involved with her in a
quarrel he drew his pistol. It ultimately involved me
in distressing difficulties. The playing involved a great
expenditure of physical strength. The Police reported
to the government involving his lordship and requesting
him to desist from watching the case. His retirement
needs not involve political inactivity. His scheme of
settlement according to the accepted report in diplomatic
circles involves the displacing of Prince Ferdinand and
the substitution of his brother in his stead, and this
proposal wil! add to the general embroglio. All they
could get out of him was that three trains were involved
in the common ruin.

Irreclaimable. — He is irreclaimable.

Irremediable. — It is irremediable.

Irresistible. — The influence is irresistible. There is
something irresistibly comic in the quiet way in which
he said it.

Irritate. — I am irritated and puzzled at your silence.
Irritated at his utterances.

Ii^espective. — Irrespective of political creed, I advo-
cate extended powers.

Isolate. — Even if isolated frtcts of the kind were
proven, it would not justify such a course.

Issue. — He boasted with a degree of earnestness that
aroused repeated cheers, that they would meet whatever
issue might be presented That will be the next issue
in the case. They are angry over what they call his
evasion of the real points at issue. They will carry on
the struggle to a successful issue. They have suspended
the issue. They are discussing the issues before the
country. The issues actually involved in the revolt
were purely local. In this issue of the paper. They
are coming to un issue on it. The issue of home rule is
I now fairly before the English people. The Riel issue
has carried the day. The issue must be faced. Threats
of personal violence began to issue. Suicide, which
occurs at the very outset of derangement, is the logical
issue of the failure of nutrition that results from want
of sleep. To issue orders. A lengthy law suit would

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issne involving many interests. Until we have seen it
issue from its primary source, and followed it in its
various developments. I have very little doubt as to
what the issue will be,. To issue instructions. The
iasue is absolutely in doubt. It has been brought to a
successful issue. He addressed them on the political
issues. A satisfactory issue has been reached. The
writ was issued at my instance. Important principles
are at issue. The public are awaiting the issue with no
other wish than that he may succeed. To day in our
temples of justice where hang the great issues of
life and death, of property and liberty and character,
we find it an active principle in the administration of
the law. Instructions were issued to the contrary. The
issue before us is no longer the Jesuit act, but the
broader question of constitutional rights of which their
endowment is but an evidence, and cannot be success-
fully resisted, much less overthrown ; they are truck-
ling to Rome and pandering to the catholic vote. I
have taken di ^ect issue with him about his mother's
condition. Upon this ground issue is joined. In Mon-
treal high liquor taxation is the chief issue. He ex-
pressed his uneasness over the issue of the difficulty
with England, and orders are beginning to be tardily
carried out. You should make the deputations that are
besieging the town hall an issue. He is keenly alive to
the preparations that are being made for the immediate
issuance of the letters. The labor problem is the most
vital issue that confronts English statesmanship.

Item. — I cannot give you an item of information.
Those are the latest items of interest. They fought
each item tooth and nail. Items of news about my
mo''^ements are of ludicrous inaccuracy. As an item of
news, the announcement that the prestige of the minis-
try is on the wane, has become monotonous.

Jam. — The place v/as jammed.

Job. — The whole business is a put up job.

Joint Political meeting. . _

Join. — I wish I could join in those bright anticipa-
pations. Join with us in mutual congratulations.

Jot. — Jottings from Paris.

Jubilant. — They are jubilant over his crushing vic-
tory. There is great jubilation ov3r his escape.

Judge. — Judging from his utterances taken in con-

len it
n its
as to

The
t to a
Utical

The
iciples
ith no
in our
ues of
xacter,
tion of
-. The
)ut the
■h their
juccess-
> truck-
/ote. I
Qother'3
[n Mon-
He ex-
lifficulty
I tardily
that are
alive to
imediate
ihe most

mation.

fought
)out my

item of
le minis-

anticipa-
ms.

Iiing vie-

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nection with his views on the question. As far as it is^
possible to judge the disposition of the court i to award
damages. Judge rightly in the matter. The goodness
of the work must be judged by its results. We must-
judge of the expediency of the ono and the utility off the
other by an elastic standard. All I judge incumbent,
upon me is briefly to point out its several uses. I judged
the government on its merits solely froo. then on.

Judicious. — He made judicious use of his indisposi-
tion by keeping the reporters at bay.

Juncture. — At this juncture he sprang to his feet. At
this juncture the police arrived or came up. Completely
penniless at this juncture (of being a stranger) the
opportunity offered of obtaining a place, and he seized
upon it as an alternative against starvation. At this
juncture another lover appeared on the scene, who per-
suaded her the night before the marriage was to have
occurred, that her discarded lover was indifferent.

Jurisdiction. — It is within the exclusive jurisdiction
of parliament.

Just. — There can be no just grounds for it. Justice
is always strong. Thrice is he armed who hath his
quarrel just ; and though we never make wanton attacks
on rivals we hold self-defence a duty to ourselves and
and the public whom we serve.

Justify. — His removal is not justifiable. Was the
rebellion justifiable. To justify conduct. How far such
a manceuvre would be justifiable is a matter of opinion.
That observation has been justified by events. Justifi-
cation of attacks. . I am not sure that he is altocrether
justified in doing so. If it is true that the end justifies
the means, it did so in this case. The result will justify
your most ardent expectations. Some people have the
idea that the mere fact that they do not like the law is
sufficient justification for their breaking it. To justify
action. The occasion justified bitterness. Their action
seems to be justifiable in view of the stipulation men-
tioned to the effect that, ii,c.\ but the only reason for this
ill-feeling is very obviously in their habits.

Keep. — The hour of his departure had been kept secret

on purpose, but somehow or other it leaked out, and there

I was an immense concourse of people of all grades. He

{keeps himself persistently before the people. Keep the

affair from the ears of the authorities. Keep him under

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restraint. Keep him in subjection. Religious issues
(questions) should be kept out of politics. It is scarcely
in keeping with his dignity. They kept up a desultory
debate. Keep his memory green. A look out was kept
for htm. His tears will keep the grass green upon your
ffrave. We shall have no difficulty in keeping the
disease under control. He kept the audience laughing
almost continuously. The present is not a cruel age,
and if interest in boxing is kept up, it is not because
people delight in thinking about wounds. To prove
that this is the case, it is only necessary to think of the
indignation that is caused when one tighter takes undue
advantage of another.

. Keen. — She feels the disgrace of her poverty with
much keenness. He feels keenly his position.

Kindle. — It has kindled anew the feeling of irritation
against the authorities.

Know. — Nothing definite is yet known. Every wo-
«ian knows that a promise is not marriage.

Knuckle. — He knuckled down.

Knight. — A knight of the ace of spades (a gambler).

Labor. — He explained the present situation, alluding
to the grievances which they labored under. He is
laboring under a misapprehension as to my meaning.
He labored indefatigably to secure the accession to the
throne of him on whom he had built his hopes.

Lack. — There is great lack of prudence in the way of
procuring information. There will be no lack of amu.se-
ment. His statement lacked completeness wid evoked
no enthusiasm from any quarter. It lacks the elemen-
tary principles of justice. Lack of means. Lack of
telegraphic facilities. Lack of charity. The rumour
lacks official confirmation. What it lacks in quantity
it makes up in quality. The city has no lack of public
spirit. I lack the opportunity to satisfy my longing.
There is important information lacking in the case.
The report lacks confirmation. Lack of space. There
was almost a complete lack of interest shown in the
affair. There is no lack of cures for the common ail-
ment known as corns. The scheme lacks the element of
a natural need. His reply lacks appreciation of uiy
position and my extreme provocation. It is apparent
he is not lacking in vanity.

Loiter. — ^The latter mode is more effective, but it is
attended with considerable danger.

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Lament. — I lament the acute dissensions among you
and the vein of thought permeating your lectures
swayed as you are by conflicting emotions. It would
be a lamentable thing to see the civilization of the 19th
century so clouded.

Languish. — The conversation languished.

Language. — Its animus is clear in the defiant lan-
guage employed.

Lapse. — Lapse of time. It is lapsing into a cold for-
mality. A mass of boiling, seething humanity now
makes the pavement tremble with shouts of approval,
then "apses into ominous silence, &;c.

Large. — The number of interments is especially large.
In this he has been largely successful.

La^h. — They have lashed themselves into fury upon
the subject. The lash is unsparingly .used.

Last. — This condition of things cannot last long.
There is a well-defined impression that the thing will
not last long. Duelling is on itj last legs. A last-
ing reputation cannot be built upon such inferior
articles.

Lavibh. — He paid her his court and lavished his money
and afiections on her, and afterwards sold her house-
hold furniture and general belongings.

Late. — On a late occasion. She has slight) 3^ rallied
latterly. The latest sensation is an elopement. That
s the latest about him. He gave assurance that that
was his latest.

Latitude. — Latitude of discussion should be allowed
them. He was allowed to go on (i mtinue) with con-
siderable latitude. Latitude of movement.

Lax. — It is famous for the laxity of its morals.

Law. — The immutable iws of nature. The lawsuit
is in danger of a collapse.

Lay. — His plans have been laid bare. Friendly
greetings of hand shaking should be laid aside for the
time. We laid down several conditions essential to the
safe application of that principle. There are insects so
small that 100,000,000 of them would lay together in
the 100 part of an inch square. Laying aside all ex-
aggeration and coming down to positive demonstration,
it can be shown that it complies with those require-
ments. Stress is lai<l upon the fact that, &c. Here lay
another difiiculty. Lay your suggestions before them.

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m.:

They certainly lay themselves open to a charge of in-
"Consistency. From what has been said, I think I may
lay it down as a maxim, that any man of common sense
may, in his particular station of life, become rich.

Lead. — What this state of affairs will lead to is not
di£Scult to understand. In this climate it means disease.
A leading article. It leads to the inference that, &;c.
It leads to the belief that it is founded on fact. General
appearance would lead to the supposition that he was a
man of some culture. This information may lead to
/results that will be to the general advantage of the
. public. It is preeminently the leading topic in business
circles. Matters were soon so shaped that people were
led to believe he had something on his mind. What it
will lead to it is difficult to see. The preparations lead
one to infer that an unusual influx is expected. He
was led away in a paroxysm of grief. This led to a
protest being sent. It has led to a demnad for his
irecall. He leads an openly vicious life. This considera-
tion leads us to suggest that, &dc. This led to many an I
interesting conversation. The fact cannot fail in the
long run to lead to such a presumption. It would lead
to bad results. His expulsion has given rise to an un-l
easy feeling, and may lead to fresh complications. 1 1
have heard nothing that would lead to a contrary im-
pression. He does not stop to think what the con-i
sequences may lead to. The evidence which led to thisi
verdict is published in substance, and how he narrated]
how the shot was fired. Observations apparently
trifling frequently lead to the most useful results. Exj
citeraent leads to rapidity of utterance, and the raosll
expert writer is scarcely equal to such emergencies. ThJ
incident is likely to lead to lively scenes during m
session. In a leading editorial he says : The com plica
tions have reached a stage where passionate declama
tion and partisan criticism are to be avoided. It
quite generally conceded that his hat will lead to hij
identification. She had a very sallow look, but hej
general appearance would not have led one to the belifl
that she was sick.

Leak. — The news leaked out this morning. Ithii
just leaked out that, &c.

Learn. — They will by this time have learned with!
shudder that he is on the way. I have not learned ta

159 —

is not
disease.
hat, &c.
General
le was a

lead to
3 of the
business
»ple were

What it
iions lead
;ted. He
s led to a
d for his
considera-
» many an I
fail in the
would lead]
B to an un-
cations. H
mtrary iin-
the con-l

led to this!

le narrated!

apparently

■suits. Exj
ad the raosll

jncies. TM
during tb^
compUca

tte declama

ided. It
lead to m

ok, but M

to the belii^

irned witb|

result of the match. From inquiries made it is learned
that, &c. This is a lesson we have yet to learn. She
was all impatience to learn the result of my interview.
The particulars, so far as lea^'^^'V are somewhat to this
effect : You will learn so by painful and salutary ex-
perience. Several months elapsed before it was learned
that he was in town. It is gratifying to learn that, &e.
On learning their friendly purposes I reached the town
by a route other than the road.

Leave. — The war is over, said the president, and with
this he left the chair. I was loth to leave my quarters,
and made inquiries forthwith. The flush is leaving
his face, and the robustness which marked his physique
i.s dwindling at an alarming rate. It leaves nothing to
be desired. I left him undisturbed.

Legal. — He is one of the legal lights.

Legion. — The names are legion.

Legitimate. — There is absolutely no legitimate con-
nection between us. Legitimate wants. He has
abundant income for all his legitimate needs. Legi-
timate interests.

Legible.- — It will not impair legibility in the least.

Lend. — Po not lend yourself to the improper use of
money. You should lend your influence to any scheme
that will benefit the public. The announcement lent a
decided interest to the contest. The electric light lent
a peculiar charm to the surroundings. The evidence
now available lends great probability to this view. It
cannot lend a color of justice to his participation in the
riot.

Lengthy. — The judge charged the jury somewhaHj
lengthily.

Let bigotry alone.

Lessen. — The panic is lessening.

Letter. — He left letters dealing with his suicide.

Levy. — To levy blackmail.

Liable. — He is « man of considerable intellectual
power, which is tne.^same thing as saying that he is
constitutionally liable to intervals of mental depression.

Level. — He forgets the responsibilities and decencies
of his exalted position, and descends to the level of a
mere stump orator.

Liberal. — Thev claim that their liberties are wheedled
away by a squad of lawyers. Open-handed liberality.

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The poetical dream of universal liberty of opinion
vanishes into thin air before their arbitrary rulings.

Lie. — The force of your influence lies with yourself.
The remedy for all this mischief would seem to lie in,
&;c. To lie deliberately. The question is what difficul-
ties lie in the way, and in what spirit they are to be
met. The most hopeful sign lies, however, in the fact
that, &c. Wherein lies the force of such examples.

Lick.— ^ot every man can take a licking like a
p;entleman.

Light. — I looked at the matter in a favorable light.

Like. — I like him immensely. It is extremely likely
to give rise to social discord. Subsequent expeditions
had a like termination. Parks and like places. The
introduction of his name may very likely be unusual
and unpalatable to some of you.

Limit. — To limit its use. There is a limit to penance,
namely, human endurance. This is saying a great deal,
but it does not seem outside the limits of possibility.
Keep within constitutional limits. There exists no pre-
cedent for limiting his action. It is of very limited
benefit to the world at large. Experience proves that
within certain limits, it results simply in the develop-
ment of traffic and, consequently, in advantage rather
than in disadvantage. He has only limited parliamen-
tary experience. Their inquiries were limited to mat-
ters concerning me. The tiers of seats were crowded to
their utmost limit. He has only a limited influence.
It does not come within the limits of politics. The
supply from this source is necessarily limited. He is
extravagant, and not likely to limit his expenditure to
that amount. He is a man of limited education, but is
the possessor of an extraordinary flow of language.

Line. — There has been expectancy on all sides for
some days as to what the line of defence would be. It
is not directly in the line of domestic happiness. I look
hopefully to its continued existence on the lines hitherto
followed with such beneficial results. The line of
Pontiffs from Leo 13 to Peter, is as clear and unbroken
as that from Cleveland to Washington.

Linger. — Lingering between life and death.

Lively. — The French papers have a lively time ju.stj
now calling names and slinging mud and exchanging
compliments. The crop is the smallest within living

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j)enance,
eat deal,
asibility.
} no pre-
Umited
ves that
develop-
re rather
trliamen-
to mat-
owded to
influence,
ics. The
He is
iditure to
on, but is
lage.
sides for

Id be. It

Hook
IS hitherto
e line of
unbroken

time lust

iin

living

memory. Bein^; desperate with hunger, lively times
are expected. The proceeding-^ took a lively turn in
presence of people of di.stinction.

Live. — He wont live up to his promlse.«». A few years
of married life developed some unpleasantnes.s, and they
found that although mated they were not matched.

Local. — Local doing.s. A sensation in local musical
circles. A singular case is taxing the skill of the local
physicians.

Locate. — The houses rent from two to five dollars, ac-
cording to location.

Lock. — His doors are inexorably locked to strangers.

Lodge. — Lodge information against him. A protest
was lodged in his behalf. Lodge a complaint.

Logic. — There is logic in facts. I will talk logic to
you.

Look. — A short session is looked for unless something
unforeseen turns up. He looks pretty well used up.
Looking over the whole field of labor, the outlook for the
Winter is not so discouraging. Look after those inte-
rests in which you are especially interested. I will*
look carefully into the subject. He looked the picture
of misery. They are on the look out for him. It is
looked upon as a failure, and has been made the occa-
sion by the press for many anti-French articles. It is
looked upon as nothing more or less than political in-
trigue. Its early completion is looked for. He does
not look with favor upon the proposition. In view of
the result, the match is looked forward to with much
interest. He looked the very picture of distress while
talking. A seductive look was enough. The affair is
looked upon as a little conspiracy. Our whole policy
is looking that way. He is sixty, and he looks it. I
looked upon it with the utmost indifference. We do
not look for an immediate disruption, nor are we appre-
hensive of it. Things looked squally for a fight. Over-
tures looking to a settlement. Looking at the matter
from a practical point of view, he was right. To give a
satisfactory an.swer to this question, it is necessary to
llook at the matter a little philosophically. We are
jlooking forward to a marriage between them. He had an
lanconcerned look about his face. I am looking forward
his return with pleasure. Women naturally look
forward to matrimony as their proper sphere in life.

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feagji.;i ill'

He looked his best yesterdjiy. It is the literal truth
that the city, liberal stronghold though it be, ha.s not
looked into the facts. At the best, it looks very bad
for the country. He looked at me with an air of per-
plexity. I looked upon the atiair as a lost cause.

Loom. — The building began to loom up in the dis-
tance.

Long. — He went the length of admitting that he was
not overburdened with cash. It need not be done at ex-
treme length, and with great volubility; but I would
counsel retirement. He went the Itngth of deman(lin<r
it as hush payment. I say thi>. on the assumption that
it will lead to trouble before long.

Zo-se. — It is irrevocably lost. The law has lost its
terrors for him. He lost blood copiously. I had an ad-
venture yesterday; I lost my way. I was given up for
lost, and a remarkable case of endurance was reported.

I^ow. — To lower pride.

LohaL — He sobbed loudly during the whole course of
the address. The Press is loud against it.

Lucid. — His reputation as a preacher is well knv^wn,
and it is safe to predict that his subject will be lucidly
explained and ably handled. Some demented creatures
in their lucid moments.

Lull. — There is a lull in the ever noisy matrimonial
market. There is a lull in the storm to-day.

Litre. — Lured to death. They kicked against the
exactions after being lured to shame.

Machination. — Through the machinations of a design-
ing scoundrel.

Make. — He is making for the coast. He made an
impassioned speech. With these serious facts staring
us in the face, its importance is made most clear. He
made a favorable impression on the House. The wind]
and weather conspired to make it disagreeable for us.
They ma<le oft* A consideration of our different wants i
makes it apparent that this is required. It is difficult
to make headway against the strong current, especiallyj
when backed by overwhelming authority. The womenf
make up for their deficiencies.

Magnify. — You magnify the difficulty.

Magnitude. — A storm of unusual magnitude. Trouj
bles of great magnitude. It is the only hotel oQ
any magnitude there.

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not
bad
per-

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it ex-

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lost its

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jportetl

ourse o{

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ireatuves

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a design-
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lis difficult
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[he women

Ide. Trou-
hotel ot

Main. — He was the main attraction, and the way he
was surrounded by admiring ladies left no doubt on the
subject .in my own mind. In the main, they are a
worthy class of men. The cause of recent unfavorable
symptoms is mainly mechanical. It is the main diffi-
culty.

Mainspring. — It is the mainspring of his success.

Maintain. — He maintains that it will solve many
difficulties and relieve many apprehensions. It is just
struggling to maintain an existence. I regard it as
absolutely essential to the maintenance of his dignity.
They have maintained an unbroken silence. Maintain
your rights. He maintained his position, and retorted
with alacrity. Some maintain that cheating and lying
are quite justifiable in a. politician when party exigencies
demand their employment ; and it is on this estimation
that he characterizes his reputation as spotless. Per-
sistently maintain the fundamental principle. To main-
tain order under difficult conditions. Maintain your
claims, and they will be ultimately conceded. Maintain
order. The department is maintained in the highest
possible state of efficiency. They should at all cost
maintain the supremacy of the law. The meanest
man up to date is a farmer who sold another farmer a
half interest in a cow, and refused to divide the milk,
maintaining that the other owned the front half. They
deplored the fact, but maintained great reticence. On
the whole, their attitude offers a sharp contrast to the
defiant attitud' the anarchists maintained, and this
seems all the stranger because public sentiment is not
so strongly aroused against them as it was against the
socialists and their confederates, and a good deal of
speculation is being indulged in as to whether or not
there will be any further delay.

Malignant. — His respectability is far beyond the
malignant sneers of the scribe who is capable of literary
work of this disreputable character.
Manage. — It is managed on precisely the same plan.

I am careful in the management of my financial affairs.

I took exception to certain remarks made by him to the

ettect that the whole investigation was badly managed.

The sanitary management is simply shocking. The

whole affair was exceptionally well managed. That

speaks volumes for his able management.

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164

Mania, — His mania is developing.

ManifeA. — ConMiderable interest has been manifested
in musical circles generally, by the fact that, &c. The
audience was immense, and great enthusiasm wa^s mani-
fested. With manifest advantage. He manifested a
great deal of interest in my comfort. An unusual inte-
rest is manifested in it, in view of the recent move made
by them. His unfitness is painfully manifest. It is
manifest from the evidence submitted. He manifested
a disposition to dissolve the tie. To his manifest reluc-
tance. Here is an opportunity for your blue blood to
manifest itself. The terrible effects of the storm are
everywhere manifest.

Manifold. — The reasons given are manifold.

Maintain. — He will maintain a bold front when his
capability becomes known. To maintain pretensions.
They clambered up the precipitous blutf, when it seemed
impossible to maintain a foothold.

Manipulate. — Many a man is r v plodding along on
a mere pittance, when he could wiiii capital soon double
his fortune by successful business manipulation.

Manner. — Jokes and sarcastic sayings were passed
round in the most lovable manner. Suavity of manner.
She sings in a r^anner which gives great promise for
the future. His name is always linked with mine in
some shape or manner.

Many. — His many misdeeds.

March. — Improvements according to the march of
science.

Mark. — To mark my disapproval I left the room. A
public procession marked the proceedings. Its history
has been marked by a dovelopment advantageous in the
highest degree. His speech was marked by deep f.^eling.
Great enthusiasm marked the proceedings. With
marked attention. It was marked by enthusiastic una-
nimity. They fittingly marked their respect for him.
He has marked his tenure of oflSce by unnecessary
exp'-nditure and extravagance. But mark the demea-
nour of the witness. The occasion was marked liy
much enthn>iasm, and the nice costumes lent an air i f
gaiety to the scene. There was a marked change in the
scene from that of the first evening. He has been
markedly successful. He was of a markedly indtpen-
dent turn of mind. It marks a new era in the history

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— 165 —

Led

:he

ini-

1 a

[\te-

lade

t IH

eluc-
)d to
\ are

m bis
isions.
eemed

jng on
double

passed
nanner.
[lise for
Qine in

arch of

om. A.
bistory
lis in tbe
i^eling.
With
stic una-
for bim.
lecessary
demea-

rked i
|»in air
re in

las

1 inf

tbe
been
ii'pe

le bistory

of shorthand. The success which lias marked their
efforts, speaks well for their industry. His views of
truth are peculiar, and his action is correspondingly
marked. I have brien instructed to apportion marks to
the exercises sent for correction for those who are pre-
cluded from taking personal instruction.

Marvel. — The room is a marvel of the florist's skill.
His speech is a marvel of thought and simplicity. The
marvel is his mind is not deranged. Marvelously low
prices. It is simply marvelous.

Mass. — I thoroughly satisfied myself that he had fur-
nished them secretly with a mass of information all
tending to strengthen the annexation theory. The house
is surrounded by dense masses of humanity.

Master. — He is a master of oratory.

Matter. — It settles the matter beyond doubt. This
can leave no room for doubt on the matter. It was a
matter of some difficulty to see him. He was, as a mat-
ter of necessity, invited to dinner. It ought to be a
matter of interest to all, for it establishes a precedent
' that may have a very important bearing upon the future
of the country. His resignation is doubtless a matter
of principle. As a matter of principle, it should not be
encouraged. The materials for the formation of such a
party are abundant. If the movement had the support
of the clergy it would be a different matter. How that
is to be done is a matter for consideration and discussion.
You cannot view the matter honestly when bringing
forward such considerations. He is calmly considering
the matter. As a means of clearing up the matter, it
may be well to call attention to the fact that he uses
extravagant language. He takes an interest in the
material prosperity of the country. That he should
now be paying the penalty for overstraining nature, is
not a matter for surprise. He is very much perplexed
over the matter. It is a matter for conjecture. The par-
ticulars of the matter have all been given. It would have
been an easy matter to have accomplished this. Carefully
i consider the matter. There is a great deal of feeling
1 over the matter. It is only a matter of opinion. It is
1 a matter for discussion. I do not deny ,the shortco-
imings of hospitality, but when it comes to holding them
up to public execration it is another matter altogether,
lit is a matter of right and justice. That he has done

— 166 —

so, is to my thinking a very small matter. This is an
extreme view of the matter. All matter of that cha-
racter. It is a matter of vital importance to the whole
civilized world. He was very discursive and broad in
much extraneous matter. Popularity sometimes de-
pends on a very small matter. It is a matter for won-
der that, &c. A material witness. It is a matter for
congratulation that, &c. A success which he himself
materially helped to limit. Who it is, is a matter for
controversy. Their condition is nr.aterially improved.
Emigration is materially increased. That is the material
the cricketers are going to put in the field. This is the
gist of the whole matter. A material portion of it. A
material reduction. He offered me material assistance.
Those are only mere material considerations. He re-
pudiates any idea of fraud in the matter. It is a matter
which concerns me. The matter was dropped for the
time. His testimony confirmed my statement in all
material points. The court has jurisdiction in matters
of civil right. It is of material importance. The exact
number is not a matter of great consequence. Such
matters will out. The world has been making great
material progress, but its moral progress is not so great.
We have not, in any proportionate degree, increased
our control over ourselves. It is justly a matter of sur-
prise. Nor is it a matter of small importance that he is
lumished with an easy means of earning his living. It
does not matter two straws to me. It is a commercial
matter. The simple truth of the njatter is, that his vic-
tims are of the class who marry in haste and repent at
leisure. You have overlooked certain considerations
w^hich are material to the discussion. I speak of the
matter as one of importance. W^hy make his wealth a
matter of reproach. Now, as a matter-of-fact, was it
not open to them to have adopted it. It is a matter of
some little importance. Whose it is, is a matter of con-
troversy. Materially damaged. I am not a reliable!
authority on such matters. The world has made more
material progress than in any other era. I consider
that a secondary matter. It is becoming a matter of I
deep concern to me. Xhe matter is of the utmost im-
portance to "me. It is a matter of controversy too bitter!
to be unnecessarily awakened. As a matter of personalf
convenience. Like Plato, I love virtue for its own sakeT

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rhole
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imself
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matter
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matters
he exact
2. Such '

so great;
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.mniercial
it his vic-
.•epent at
iderations
of the
wealth a
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matter of
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a reliable
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too

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own

sake,

and it is a matter of indifference to mo whether the
enihodiment of loveliness wears the latest or oldewt
dre8.s. It is a matter of public interest. There is no
excuse for ij^noranoe in a matter of this kind. The
sense is materially altered. He was seen in connection
with the matter. That is a matter of a different char-
acter which eclipses purely political questions for the
moment. Take charge of the matter, and sift it to the
bottom. It is a matter of experience and training.
Matters are in fair working order. As a matter of fact,
up to the present day they have never raised a question
of the right of the States to exercise jnri.sdiction over
Canadian waters. They are awaking to the importance
of the matter. For the purpose of keeping up the
pledges of secrecy, every step was taken to keep the
matter quiet. Matters will never come to such a pass
as that. They are mismanaging matters. He contra-
dicted his evidence in some material point-. It would
be an easy matter to do so. In all matters of social en-
tertainment the lady does the honors. The niatter was
left over until the next morning. It is a matter of great
uncertainty. The matter will be thoroughly sifted
through the courts. It is only a matter of politics.
The father is disconsolate about the matter. I have an
important matter to discuss with you. I put a cheerful
face upon the matter. Many will be surprised to learn
that the substance which is the quintescence of sweet-
ness is made from so unpromising and so unpalatable a
material as coal tar. To effect this, those who have the
matter in hands must act promptly. It is a matter of
much surprise to me. There can be no two opinions
about the matter. The question as to his reception here
is another matter. He is an authority on matters of
this kind. I was under the benign influence of two of
the fair .sex who materially helped me in my stu«lies.
Matters of taste have no place in the electiim. They
are at sea over the matter. Matters are decidedly
mixed. Matters have not come to that pass, but no one
will pretend to say that the streets are all that could be
desired. They look forward to the conclusion of the
matter with the utmost interest. He did not mend mat-
ters by having bidden defiance to him. His bt-ing
married to an American may have some bearing on his
attitude in the matter — in defending the president's

168 —

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action. It would be a hard matter to do so. It is no
matter how dirty it is, so the money is good. It is a
uietter of arranf^ement. Matters were put right.
These are fair matters for discussion, if desired. The
matter is wholly within the prerogative of the council.
The matter fell through. The matter is a little hazy
in my mind now, it being '^o long since. Apart from
the feeling of soreness rankling in his mind, it will help
to make matters easy. He laid the matter before them
to direct their re.searches on that point, and that is all,
absolutely all. They are following the example of
Russia in the matter of arming its cavalry, and will
vote with them on all measures of reform compatible
with monarchical principles. His statements, on direct
examination, were not materially shaken, his description
of the man according closely with my own. The matter
was taken up with spirit. People are getting practical
in the matter of jfiving Christmas presents; the idea is
more to send a token of affection than to confer an
actual benefit when they get an opportunity to be prac-
tical. Troops w^ill be dispatched there in anticipation
of trouble, and that will clinch the matter. I don't care
to have ich matters gossiped about the neighborhood
through the romantic medium of correspondence. Those
are matters of moment to the multitude of musicians.
It has become a matter of urgent necessity as things
have assumed a character of oppressiveness, and are de-
generating into a public scandal. Her death v/as a
crushing blow to him, and they are conferring on the
whole matter.

Maximwm. — That is the maximum of the penalty.

Mean. — In giving advice he said : Never do a mean
thing for money. This implies that a mean thing may be
done gratuitously. It was disposed of by some means, as
yet, unknown. I have accomplished a good day's work,
and that means plenty of rest for to-morrow. It means
bloodshed in the long run. His retirement means a great
deal in the present state of affairs. With the means
left available to me. Thoy smile upon the movement,
and that means a great deal. He gets a comfortable i
subsistence bv this means. His visit is not designed to
have any political ineaning. Whether the balloon wii
ever take rank as a means of travelling, who shall say?!
There is something infinitely mean in asking men to
work for nothing.

convei
seekin
will fu
some e

169

Means. — I have unus.i ally good means of information.
He has the means of polishing his passions. Those,
by dint of the prolonged edr.cation they receive, are unfit
for manual labor; and finding other avenues of employ-
ment overcrowded, are at a loss for means of subsistence.
Employ every known means.

Measure. — In a measure, it was successful. It is inop-
portune as yet to take such stringent measures. Such
measures are not justifiable. The enforcement of strin-
gent measures. I was perplexed beyond measure. The
credit of this must be in a large measure due to him.
You must not measure others by your standard — it would
be no use to do so — judge them therefore by their own.
I have no faith in restrictive measures. It was affecting
in a measure. Drastic measures for the extermination
of the whites. The grave condition of affairs is in a
measure true of his friend who is gradually losing his
self confidence — his chief characteristic — when all sus-
picion was centred on him. They are giving counte-
nance to a iueasure declaring amnesty for him, and thus
securing immunity from punishment.

Mediate. — The suggestion, that he be invited to me-
diat^^ between the two Houses, on the subject of the
franchise bill, was received with pronounced disfavor.

Medium. — Allow me through the medium of your
valuable paper, to call attention to it. That is the me-
dium of communication. I became acquainted with her
through the medium of an advertisement. A man of
medium stature. Let us take an ordinary word — say,
the word "understand" — and see how the classes of
symbols look as reporting media. A first class adver-
tising medium.

Meet. — It is not enough to meet the necessities of the
occasion. They cherish the hope that everything pos-
sible will be done to meet his views. Only a Scotch Par-
liament will meet the case. They should not meet its
expenditure in any niggardly spirit. It has everywhere
met with objections and protests. It is an enterprise
which meets their views to an extent which means
financial succes.'. It has been postponed to meet the
convenience of in. ^'yers who, to the number of 50, are
seeking parliamentary honors. He favors a plan that
will fully meet the wants of the country, and will, to
some extent, satisfy her national aspirations. That will

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meet every requirement. The offer met with no takers.
His untiring zeal in meeting the requirements of the
public will enable him to outlive those venemous attacks.
This met with marked disapprobation. To meet popular
demands. The meeting was violently uproarious. To
meet expenses. It meets those wants in a great mea-
sure. This idea did not meet with encouragement, or
general approval. It is meeting with gratifying, un-
bounded sue-siiss, I met with the kindest possible re-
ception. It is intended to meet those views. Overtures
in that direction would meet the fate of all that have
preceded them. Its establishment does not meet the
requirements of the law. How are you going to meet
the difficulty. Borrow to meet current expenditure.
Everything possible should be done to meet their wishes.
I will meet you on the tield of honor. It has met with
universal favor. To meet national exigencies. I meet
with unvarying kindness. If, in all cases of sickness,
the promptings of nature for complete rest were fully
met, 99 per cent would recover. The rules in the main
met with cordial approval. Judging from the early
demand for tickets, there is promise that she will meet
with the recognition that her artistic powers entitle her
to. Such punishment does not meet the ends of justice.

Memorable. — Memorable scenes. Memorial services
were held. It was decided to memorie.lize the govern-
ment to enquire into the whole question. He met with
financial reverses a month ago, which preyed on his
mind, and he hastened out doors to arouse the neigh-
bours. He has given up his intention of returning, and
his decision meets with strong disfavor.

Mention. — I mentioned it incidentally. Brief men-
tion is made of his death. Their names are mentioned
as probable candidates. The sanitary condition of the
city is enough to make any man tremble at the mention
of the word " cholera."

Mi^re — The arguments are the merest claptrap. The
proceedings will be a mere formality. It is the merest
justice. She claims that she called merely in a splrll of
mischief.

Method. — The best method devised. He is a model of
methodical habits.

Merit. — Every man should be dealt with ^^ \\U fUt-'fi!^'*
His merits end here.

171

Mete. — I object to justice being meted out in that
fashion. Similar treatment was meted out to me. That
was the penalty meted out to him.

Militate. — It will militate against his success. From
that on, he seemed to have made up his mind to what
awaited him.

Mind. — I have one man in my mind. The fact must
be kept in mind that, &c.

Mine. — Intombed in a mine.

Minor. — Injustice of a minor character. Minor
items.

Minute. — He has orders to inquire minutely into the
facts. Minute attention to it would not be desirable.

Misapprehension. — A good deal of misapprehension
has arisen over our difficulties.

Minister. — To minister to their spiritual needs.

Miscarry. — A miscarriage of justice. The trial mis-
carried.

Misinform. — You have been misinformed.

Mislead. — I have been misled into believing so.

Misplace. — Such suggestion is certainly misplaced.

Misquote. — You have misquoted me.

Misrepresent. — I am satisfied he did not deliberately
misrepresent me.

Mistake. — His characterization of what I had written
was, that I had made grave mistakes. He mistakes the
true bent of his genius in cultivating poetry. It ought
to have been easy to have mistaken him for a plough-
man.

Model. — It is a perfect model of a country hotel. I
take him as my model. On the same model.

Moderate. — It is inconsistent with justice and mode-
ration. In a spirit of moderation. A moderate degree
of heat.

\iode. — His mode of pronouncing is defective. The
modes of capital punishment in use in civilized coun-
tries are needlessly cruel. This is the only mode of
reply avajjjj-ble now, from my {inffffi nf view. His grie-
uiiii I Is, |(|j||. |||n rnoae of expression itt /loltlier dignified
iini noiilpllnieuiaty io fclie p&riieH CQ^cerned. In the
iiiodlHea form, im dei/iais umko lijs appointment impos-
silde.

Modify. — In defere/ice iif Hungarian opinion, he is
modifying his attiiuue iowaras Russia. It was greatly

> _ 172 —

'modified in its pas.sage through Parliament. To modify
impressions. His baseness is modified by the considera-
tion that, &c. A slight modification of the treatment.
The gaieties of Paris are somewhat modified to suit the
season of Lent. Such action did not modify public
resentment against him. It needs modifying. The
agreement, though modified, is still in abeyance. He is
modifying his views considerably in reaching such con-
clusion. These view^s were modified somewhat later,
and as the facts gradually leaked out, it appeared more
than probable that it was the same tragic occurrence.

Modulate your remarks,

Modern. — Such dress is inconsistent with modern
ideas of modesty, and such argument doeH not apply
here.

ModuH operandi. — Their modus operandi is to, &c,

Moment. — It is of great moment, of momentous im-
portance. I look on tlie present time as pregnant with
momentous issu«t)i>.

Monopoly. -Th« fishery (|tt««tion is monopolizing
• attention. Does a man enjoy a beautiful scene any the
more V»ecause he has n. monopoly of it?

Monotony. — He brok(5 the monotony by telling a
storv.

Mood. — He came out in a gay mood. If he is in a
pleasant mood.

Moot. — When the question of the expea ency of per-
mitting them to do so, is mooted. To moot subject.

Moral. — A girl of easy morality. It is very easy to
moralize on the impossibility of doing it. The moral of
all this is, that what is one man's meat is another man's
poison. The moral effect of the display, said he, with
evident satisfaction, will be a lasting one. Westward
the course of Empire takes its way. Our iiolions of
morality are at variance. Eschew such knowledge as
would only serve to injure your faith or your morals.

Mortal. — There is a big decrease in the mortality.

Mortify. — I have no recollection of the occurrence,
and am extremely mortified at it.

Motive. — No motive for the act, so far as is known,
existed.

Motive. — From prudential motives. Tlv-y r.re pre-
sent from motives other than curiosity. From ^nV^rey
ted political motive.s. She had persona .motives?: 'r lor

Wncr

Msist

phery m

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y of per-

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esf.T lot

virulent attack. Suspicion of ulterior motives on his .
part. His motive in leaving so suddenly, is simply
inexplicable. I was reticent from motives of political
expediency. Those are the motives which induced me
to do it. This I discourage from mixed motives of
humanity and haste. It was not through motives of
charity she was induced to a life of shame. I am sus-
picious of his motives in giving his death-dealing drugs.

Mould. — He is one of the moulders of public opinion.

Motto. — " Down with the society," was their motto.
Move. — He is the principal mover in the project
which came to an inglorious end. The affectation of
indignation was only a move to throw them off their
guard. There is a movement set on foot by them. The
luoveinent is taking shape. It is an important move in
every respect. He was the main mover of the trip.
Movements characteristic of the season. The movement
fell through. They were moved to tears by the touch-
ling scene which ensued. They are carrying on the
movement on constitutional lines. He feels somewhat
annoyed at the publicity given t<» hia movements. The
movement has taken largo dimensions, and is being
pushed with the greatest rigor. The movrment is
making rapid strides. A first rate political move. Kus-
sia's latest move in the direction of war. It is entirely
a spontaneous movement on their part. It is merely a
party move The states are moving for union. The
largumont ill favor of the movement (appointment) is,
Itliat he was sacrificed to meet a political exigency.

iladstone's moveuioriU A dress allowing the greatest
liberty of movuinMiW/ '\'U'ih Im particularly true of any

noveiiiHUt «ilfV'» liiif/ the eNtabli.shed morals and social
conditions of the people. A moveuient is on foot for
[he establishment of a college. Such a move would
st the pa 'ty, and they are considering thj advi.sab'.-
|ity of making it. The gambling element has domina-

3cl in the city for years; but, last night, the gamblers

loved out without ado : the previous raid ended in a
Iree fight. I place little importance on this filibustering

lovement which gives its own friends away. They are
[oilowing the movement closelv, and are fully alive to
untiring efforts to ameliorate their condition, and

^iL'ii'v appreciate them.

]<!>-ldle. — They are speaking their minds on the
bhery muddle.

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Music. — The volley of musketry sounded a )ve the
din of music.

Muster. — The liberals mustered in great force, think-
ing to precipitate a division.

Mutual. — The admiration was mutual, and before anv
unnecessary lapse of time, I approached her father, and,
in due form, requested his daughter's hand.

Mystery. — Mysterious disappearances seem to be crop-
ping up on every hand. The accounts have been kt^pt
so loosely as to mystify the most experienced accountant.
There is a good deal of mystery surrounding his move-
ments. Insolvable mystery.

Name. — In the parlance of the stock exchange it will
perpetuate his name.

Narrate. — She narrated the incidents in a calm
matter of I'act way.

National. — His progress thereto (gaol) is made an
aflfair of national importance : So much is this the case
that, &c. A national afi'ront. National suicide.

Nature. — Several cases of the .'aine nature have been
reported. The rejTOrts were of a satisfactory nature.
The remainder of the business was of a purely routine
nature. The information is of a general nature. The
play was of a very uninteresting nature, and the number
of speculators limited. We look in vain for any infor-
mation of a statistical nature. Whatever is done, is of
a voluntary nature. By-laws of this nature are objec-
tionable. It is not of a nature to convince me.

Narrow. — The business of this evening is not of much
magnitude. Your protests wek'e entered too late to be I
acted upon : Accordingly, it narrows down to a dis-
cussion of the validity of the Lacros.se matches.

Nauseous. — It contained .something nauseous did tliisl
decoction, and would not develop its nauseating effects
except under the influence of slight warmth.

Near. — He is nearing liis destination. The troops are I
nearing the city. It is ne8,ring a close. The situation
is nearitig a crisis. It is nearing an end (drawing to a
close). The elopement case .seems to near its amicablej
.solution. The English muddle is nearing a crisi.s.

Neat. — He looked as neat and as clean as though hej
had just come out of p bandbox, and nodded to liisj
friends here and there.

Necessary. — Vigilance nwi energy are as necessaryl

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)ve the

, tbink-

'ore anv
ler, and,

be crop-
en kept
ountant.
is move-

ire

it will

a calm

made an
i the case
e.

lave been
y nature.
y routine
ure. The
16 number
vny infor-
one, is of
are objec-

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ate to be I
to a dis-
s.

as did this I
ing effects]

troops ure I
situation!
,wing to a
IS an\icable|
risis.
though he
ded to his

necessary

now as ever. The accident necessitated his removal to
the hospital. This was rendered necessary by his action.
It will necessitate a change. The doctors insist upon
the necessity of outdoor exercise. If it becomes a ne-
cessity. Such principles are not necessary to its action.
There is no necessity that she should do so. He is fully
alive to the necessities of the age. There is no necessity
for such an alternative. Something should be done to
relieve their urgent necessities. It is necessary to our
protection and prosperity. It is common talk that he
was under the necessity of kicking him out without any
ceremony. The amount necessary to meet the price
agreed upon. A convict, and a lame one at that, made
his escape.

Neglect. — Negligence real or fancied. Intellectual
culture is almost wholly neglected here ; and he has
chosen a form in which to bestow his gift which will
fill a want that has long existed.

Negation. — A direct negative to charges. Rftaliation
is promised is some shape.

Nefarious. — its objectionable condition is irreme-
diable, and he is guilty of culpable neglect.

Need. — It is needless to enter upon an argument to
prove it. The sensitiveness of his conscience on the
subject is .so well known that elaborate details are
hardly needed. It is entirely inadequate to their needs.
It needs a continuous residence to become acquainted
with' the drawbacks as well as the advantages existing
there. I need only observe that if you will accompany
me on Tuesday, or any subsequent Tuesday convenient
to yourself, I will engage that you will .see the speed
you believe impossible of attainment, reached and ex-
ceeded, and I will cheerfully submit to any reasonable
test you may desire to apply to me.

Negotiate. — To negotiate a treaty. Certain negotia-
tions are going on to that effect. He ridiculed the ne-
gotiation as utterly impracticable.
Nerve. — I was unnerved at the sight.
Nestle, — A little village nestling among the hills.
Neutralize. — It is a well known fact that the
elements, which nourish the disease, can be neutralized.
New. — The idea of artificial rain is not new, it is as
old as the hills. A newsy paper. He jw parted the
news to me.

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Next. — By Saturday next, be the weather, in the
interim, wet or fine, he will have the whole completed.

Note. — If there is anything for which he is noted, in
connection with his acts, it is his everlasting pertinacity
in forcing on their notice the rights of his fellow country-
men. An hour afterwards it was learned that a noted
tough had been shot. He is noted for his hasty temper.
There were some Quebec notabilities present, as well as
some from the surrounding parishes. His administra-
tion of city aifairs has been surrounded with note-
worthy events. It is interesting to note that he re-
cently ottered to do it. I noted a marked change in his
social condition. Our literature outranks, in some
notable respects, the literature of that period. Having
noted his prospects of success in detail, I mu>?t now deal
with them in the aggregate. It is curious to note how
a sleepless patient will set to work to compass his death.
He is noted for his pious proclivities. It is significant
to note thai they omit any reference to him. Now
mark the skill and note the wilinei-s of the pretence.
Permit me to note an incident that occurred yesterday.
Every indication of the way in which it w«,s done was
carefully noted. A notable event. The proceedings
wore notable because a new departure was announced ;
and obey urged the necessity of holding meetings at
regular intervals to consider matters of commor concern
that are ripe for discussion, all being the outcome of my
recent suggestion.

Notice. — I can notice a growing feeling of anxiety.
Great improvement is noticeable in this respect. Their
neatness was noticeable. They were noticeably weak
on the defence. A noticeable fall in the temperature is
regarded as the best safeguard against the disease. The
increase is very noticeable. I did not notice the slighest
unusual ott*ect. It has not come under my personal
notice. I noticed a serious lack of attention. The
absence of the Hebrew element was noticeable. This
was particularly noticeable as he passed me by. In
(bringing) introducing this to your notice, I beg leave
to make a few remarks. He had the same downcast
look which was noticeable while under arrest. It is
noteworthy they point towards a Zollverein as their
result. He is of noticeable appearance, beintj six feet in
height and of proportionate build. I could not fail to

177

notice how smart he walked; but when it came to the
point he refused. I att'ected great interest in it, and I
noticed he no longer distrusted me.

Notify. — To notify of action. He has been notified
of the fact, but so far nothing has come of it. They
liave made a formal declaration of war, and notified the
powers to that effect.

Notion. — They are imbued with some curious notions
of our powers, and point out that the tendency in modern
times is for the nations to unite.

Novel. — The course might be novel, but the circum-
stances are novel. The water trip will be an agreeable
novelty to this victim of exuberant loyalty.

Notorious. — It is a notorious fact that he is one of the
rioters.

Nuisance. — An unbearable nuisance.

Numerous. — The government is numerically weak.
The rumours, as to the probable cause of the fatality, are
numerous. Women predominate numerically over men.

Nullify. — The rules established, have been nullified
on account of his detention in prison.

Nutshell. — Here we have the case in a nutshell.

Obey. — In obedience to your instructions.

Object. — There is only one objection to the proposition,
that I can see. I sympathize with the object of the
meeting. The agitation has had disunion for its object
from the first. Objectionable practices. She made known
to them in a few well chosen words the object of the
meeting. The object of the society is purely charitable.
Presumably, his object is to suggest a possibly unworthy
motive for agitation. Fine writing not so much an
object as habits of accuracy. The main object of the
address was to congratulate him on the manly stand he
has taken. The object may be too sentimental for some
intensely practical people to appreciate; but I feel assur-
ed that the gratification afforded to the poor must be
altogether out of proportion to the cost. It is a praise-
worthy object. I could have no imaginable object in-
doing so. That is an object of dislike to me. It is
otherwise objectionable. He strongly objected to go
through the unpleasant process of fumigation. Time is
no object to me. Objectionable words. I decidedly
object to it. With that object in view, I visited the
asylum (to inquire into its operations). They have voted

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$50.00 for that object. Its main object is to give an
opportunity for the free discussion of our different views.
What his objection is, is not my object here to discuss. An
object of public detestation. His objection is a factor.
We object in toto to the intrusion into a political contest
of any such matters. Upon personal grounds, probably
no one objects to him. That was its avowed object.
The objectionable course he has taken to maintain di.s-
cipline. There is absolutely nothing objectionable in it.
With no conceivable object in view. It cannot serve
your object. The object which brings him to Montreal.
The only objection to it is the necessity of so frequently
raising the hand. The special object of the paper will
be to work up radical feeling on the Home Rule question.
They are the special object of his vengeance. Add to
this the strong objection that, &c. They make them-
selves as objectionable as possible. He is an object of
charity. I object to him on the ground that he is a
violent extremist. There is one objection absolutely
conclusive against it. The object of le institution is
two fold : firstly, to lessen vice as far as possible ; and,
secondly, to levssen mortality of bastard children who
are exposed to the endless ills, and may be, premature
death. Far be it from me to object to criticism, fair and
honorable. Her presence here is with the object of wee-
ing her husband. Its object is now very apparent. I
objected on account of undue haste. It affected the
object ot my mission so much that I considered it end-
ed. The object of his trip is to glean facts to that effect,
as well as to face the consequences of his conduct. The
objects are to define and punish incest for the more effec-
tual suppression of polygamy. My primary object is to
obtain a thorough command of both languages. The
interview could admit of no object, beyond that of
strengthening peace. The ground of his objection was
that he had grossly insulted him, and urged that there
would be manifest impropriety in sitting at the trial;
but they refused to admit the validity of his objection,
as he would perform his du^ without bias. It is a
legitimate abject.

Obligatory. — It would be a graceful courtesy, but by
no means obligatory on your part.

Oblige. — The obligations imposed by Lent. A visit to
our establishment does not incur any obligation to pur-
chase.

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lestion.
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them-
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he is a
solutely
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res. The
that of
ition was

aat there
[the trial;

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It is a

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Ia visit to
In to pur-

Obliterate. — To obliterate race prejudices.

Oblivious — He .seems to be oblivious of what is
passing.

Obnoxious. — Thf> accumulation of filth is very obnoxi-
ous. He is obnoxious to the family. Obnoxious to
censure. The newspapers are particularly obnoxious
to him. It is quite likely that an attempt to enforce
regulations obnoxious to the people, may cause distur-
bance, and be the occasion of riots. A man of secon-
dary rank in the league who has made himself obnoxi-
ous by the active part he has taken in the matter.

Obscure. — He is sinking back into the obscurity f i jm
which he has emerged, but is still the idol of Paris.

Obse7've. — From what came under my observation, I
am decidedly of that opinion. France has determined
to observe an expectant attitude. It should be observed
that, &c. I observe what I deem signs of revival.
Observe the strictest .scrutiny. Order and simplicity
should be observed in every department. Sabbath ob-
servance. Observe the differences which exist in the
national character of the two nations. It is cheering to
observe that they are awakening to a livelier percep-
tion of their duty in the premises. I believe in the
rigid observance of the law. It is not gratifying to
observe that it is despicable from the low standpoint
of .self-intere.st. It is to be observed that the most
active opponent of the measure is a man of the people.
It is with pleasure I observe the accumulating testi-
mony in favor of your system from people whose large
experience enables them to speak with an authority and
impartiality which cannot be called in question. He was
the centre of observation. He is guilty of as gross a
piece of duplicity as it has ever fallen to our lot to
observe. Having observed the occurrence, he states he
contemplates taking proceedings in the case. The
greatest secrecy is observed on the question, but the
criticisms of the press have angered him.

Obstacle. — Prejudice will throw insurmountable ob-
stacles in your way. There were no obstacles in the
way of obtaining it. There has been but one serious
ob.stacle in our path ; that is, the antagonism of drun-
kards who do not approve our methods. It is reported
that fears of cholera constitute the main obstacle to his
propo-ed visit.

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Ohatruct. — It obstructs travel. It is the only obstruc-
tion that meets the vision.

Obtain. — Our claims did not obtain recognition.
They obtained a recognition of their rights. That
policy obtains every where in England. Every pre-
caution is taken to prevent the people obtaining in-
formation bearing on Bulgaria, but the news is gradually
leaking out. Learn the source whence the money is
obtained. I have not obtained his version of the affair.
Obtain the cooperation of men of experience in Railway
enterprises. Still further contributions have been
obtained. Such practice or custom obtains among
them. I am desirous of obtaining the facts. I have
obtained no further details of it. He spoke eulogis-
ticatiy of the results obtained. Endeavour to obtain
his offices as mediator. To obtain special advantages
which, it is contended, Canada could easily procure.
Obtain his opinion with a view \,o the adoption of some
practical measures. The affair obtained wide circula-
tion. Obtain information as to the method adopted.
Obtain his assent to the terms of the agreement. To
obtain news. To obtain liberal terms. The firm hold
it has obtained upon the public, is due to its simplicity
which places it within the easy reach of the mas.ses.
The main object is to obtain a settlement of the ques
tion. The average result obtained. I will accept the
concession if it does not emanate from him, though I
have obtained from him admissions of a very compro-
mising nature. He has obtained expressions of opinion
on the question of legislating for their suppression.
Christian influence has obtained a strong hold there. I
have obtained his views on the proposed exhibition.
That is the scientific view which obtains here, and it
were time the guests were bidden to the feast. That
is the fashion that obtains just now, said he, after
yielding to pressure. It was a preconcerted scheme to
obtain his millions. The rumour has obtained currency
that is is looked upon with disfavor. No definite clue
has been obtained.

Obvious. — That would not obviate the danger. He
seems to overlook the obvious fact that, &c. It is ob-
vious that the impressions of such a personage are of
unique consequence. To obviate trouble and incon-
venience. To obviate misunderstanding. It will obvi-

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among
T have
ulogis-

ol>tain
Bintfeges
)rocure.
of some
circula-
idopteci.
mt. To
Tm hold
mpUcity
5 masses,
he ques
icept the

hough I

compro-
opinion

pression.

here. 1
hibition.

•e, and it
t. That
|he, after
cheme to
currency
uite clue

?■ er. He
t is 0^'
re are of
Jd incon-
nll obvi-

ate much suffering, and the inconvenience arising there-
from. That a man's condition can be improved by tax-
ing him is an obvious absurdity. For obvious reasons,
they decline to afford any information as to the result.
To obviate (prevent) delay.

Occdsion.—As the occasion may require. The hall
was the scene of a very enjoyable reunion, the occasion
being a ball by the grocers. There is no occasion in
this connection to make a great show of spunk. His
disclosures occasioned a sensation. The excitement oc-
casioned by the riots has been revived. Occasionally
there was some sensation. It would occasion personal
discomfort, to what extent it is impossible to say.
There was a large attendance on the occasion of his
farewell supper. The theatre was filled on the occasion
of the €rst performance. As usual on such occasions
the fair sex greatly outnumbered the sterner portion of
the community, and every available point along the line
of the procession was occupied. There is occasion for
regret that, &c. I had occasion to get my handkerchief.
To occasion dissatisfaction. A complimentary banquet
was given him on the occasion of his approaching marri-
age. His removal, we are glad to learn, is to be made
the occasion of a public recognition of his services. An
album, commemorative of the occasion. I wrote him an
open letter on the occasion of the extensive devastation
by forest tires. His visit will be the occasion of many
festivities. They describe his entry as an occasion of
the grandest enthusiasm, thousands sallying forth to
meet him.

Occupy. — They remain in occupancy of the hotel.
Canada occupies a distinguished place. The journey
[occupied an hour. He occupies the foremost position in
coTumercial circles. The French will occupy whatever
poiat they judge necessary. It is occupying the atten-
tion of the court. The riots occupy a leading place in
the debates. He occupies quite an irresponsible position.
The women are gradually encroaching upon our occu-
[pacions. He occupies his leisure time in writing volu-
minously on matters connected with religion, and has
done much by lectures, and otherwise, to illuminate the

Lmerican mind as to the position of our country. It is
H^he only subject that occupies their attention, and a
|arge attendance is expected on the grounds. They

>ssessed hip warmest sympathies.

— 182 —

Occur. — The occurrence does not justify the sensa-
tional treatment accorded to it. Altercations and street
€ght8 occur with no serious consequences. No new de-
velopments have occurred in the question. He is dis-
tracted over the occurrence. The loss of his seat was a
foregone conclusion directly this exposure occurred. It
ought to have occurred to such two blank idiots that it
would answer every practical purpose to, &c. Incidents
sometimes occur pointing to a different conclusion. I
feel assured that such a provision would meet all such
difficulties My loss occurred under peculiar and painful
circumstances. He was absent at the time of the occur-
rence, and was shocked on returning to hear cf ^ r fate.
Nothing else of importance occurred. How many pre-
ventible deaths occur for want of proper inspection of
food. The alleged sad event occurred within his pre-
cinct. No disturbance occurred. An incident occurred
which intensified the bitterness between them. A nar-
row escape from drowning occurred. A hitch occurred
in the drawing up of the contract. A. series of conflicts
have occurred. The frequency of its occurrence. It
occurs to me that ho is not in any immediate pressing
want. Several circumstances have occurred to make us
fear for its usual success. Being killed by some gas
poison is an every day occurrence. It has occurred to
me that it might be utilized for other purposes. The
same doubt is liable to occur in other cases. A trifling
encounter occurred. It is inevitable that such things
should occur. This is not an unfrequent occurrence.
His death is liable to occur at any moment. It has
never occurred to him to modify his policy. A little
ripple of excitement occurred. It occurs to me that it
uiight occasion them some difficulty. This has never
been known to occur before. Innumerable such in-
stances occur every day. Some delay occurred. The
affair occurred yesterday. A highly sensational shoot-
ing affray occurred this morning, around which thej
shroud 01 mystery is so far impenetrable. Two calami-
ties occurred. This phrase occurs in his letter: "I shall |
treat your information as entirely secret." Unless un-
foreseen events should occur to change the natural I
course of things. A probably fatal occurrence. The
extent to which it exists may be surmised by an incideDtl
which has occurred within my experience. The funeral!

— 183

tenaa-

street

jw de-
is dis-
was a

ed. It

that it

cidents

ion. I

lU such

painful

e occur-

\ rfate.

ny t)re-

ction of

his pre-

occurred
A nar-

occurred
conflicts

ence. It
pressing
make us

some gas

curred to

ises. The
A trifling
ch things
ccurrence.
t. It has
A little
ne that it
has never
J such in-
rred. The
>nal phoot-
'^vhich the'
wo calami-
r: "I shall!
Unless un-
te natural
•ence. The I
an incidentl
^e funeral!

occurred this mominflr. Odd occurrences in life.
Speculation has been nfe since the vacancy occurred,
and all eyes a/e anxiously directed to Rome. A curious
mistake occurred which is without precedent in the
anuals of jurisprudence, and which illustrates how ab-
surd. law technicalities may be at times. The thought
occurred to me that I should do it.

OdiotLs. — An odious calumny.

Offer. — It offers other advantages which cannot be
secured elsewhere. Unable to offer any satisfactory ex-
planation, I dissembled my real feelings. The streets
offer the best opportunities for the display of profes-
sional activity. When occasion offers. To offer attrac-
tions. It offers benefits to future generations. The
resistance is and must be passive ; but it is none the
less dangerous — dangerous to self interest, to say the
least. Do full justice to the opportunities for cinoy-
ment offered you. When opportunity offers. They
propose offering him a banquet. I am unable to avail
myself of the advantages offered. ^

Off. — It is only a century off us.

Offset — His criticisms were offset by the secretary,
who took the view that his chief was not responsible.

Offijcial. — He is here in connection with alterations
to be made in the offices. The official announcement
that it was apoplexy, and not suicide, modified the
alarm.

Ominoua. — The gene**al appearance of things was mi
unequivocal omen of success. It is < good omen for
victo' y.

Omit. — I omitted to mention that.

OnerotLS task.

Onus. The onus of the proof rests upon him. It
throws on you the onus of proving the bona fides of his
intentions.

Open. — He opened the debate. While not open to
the reproach of being an unpreaching prelate, he was
, less distinguished as a preacher than as a scholar. Why
they did it so carelessly, is open to conjecture. It opens
a new chapter in his history. It is an open secret thai
they are at loggerheads. No one is lest open than he
to the suspicion of un irorUiy motives. His impartiality
is, to say the least, open to questioo^ I have no course
open but to publish it Let the country be opened up

— 184 —

to commerce. He played an important part in opening
up the country to civilization. Open lips, flaming
cheeks, flashing eyes, dishevel of hair, and the depicting
of the town. An open (public) letter. It open up un-
limited opportunities to you, and as a proof of this, I
can point to hundreds of marriages so contracted. It has
given rise to a fe«ling of bitterness whi'*h has found
open expression in a public letter. He failed to turn
up till an hour, or thereabouts, aftor the time set for
the opening of the inquiry when he excuBed himself on
the plea of illness.

Operate. — It will operate vigorously against you.
The work of isolation has not yet gone into operation.
None of these causes have operated here. It operates
as a deadly blight upon his personal character. The
thing is in full operation.

Opinion. — That is my unprejudiced opinion. Con-
flicting opinions. I earnestly call upon the best friends
of the country, as far as possible, while holding their
own opinions, to be tolerant of those of others.

Opportunct —I have no opportunities for observation.
An opportunity has offered. Never was there a more
opportune time for it. He is making the best of poor
opportunities. The first requisite to business success is
the opportunity. Feeling that the opportunity was one
of unusual promise, and that the hardest of the hard
times would ultimately do the paper good, the idea of
abandoning the enterprise was not for a moment
entertained.

Oppose. — Do not waste your energies by opposing it.
I feel it my duty to oppose it vigorously. I would
oppose any concessions to China. I am decidedly
opposed to it. He opposed the popular will. It is the
very oppose of it. It is an unfortunate thing that they
should nnd themselves in opposition. He proved the
opposite of useful. I did it in the face of violent opposi-
tion. It is opposed to the spirit of the British constitu-
tion. He consoles himself with the reflection that it
has numerous handles for opposition. I should strenu-
onsHy oppose any attempt to single myself out for
punishment. I oppose the idea as useless; With this
condition right it needs no overwhelming brilliancy to
make it a success. They met with determined opposition.
The spirit of the age is opposed to corporal punishment.

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The opposite is the case. I was not cognizant of his
being so opposed to it.

Option. — After giving her her option between the two,
he made for the door. He made option of a summary
trial, and maintained his stoical indifference to the last.
I never had option in these matters.

Ordeal. — He will emerge from the ordeal unscathed.

Order. — He was ordered to get out and he got. They
were confronted by the military, and peremptorily
ordered to desist. He did not need the order. They
will follow in their order of seniority. It would be
quite in order for you to explain yourself. The matter
was laid before hin?. and prompt action ordered. Con-
travene no orders.

Ordinary. — The scene threatened to culminate in
fisticuffs, but the information thus far received shows
that they left by the ordinary channels of passage. I
went to the place as ordinarily. It is currently stated
that he sported a hand valise of ordinary size. This
consideration is of more than ordinary importance, it is
of the greatest imperial iniportance. Under ordinary
circumstances, they form a pretty good indication of the
state of trade which has suffered to a considerable ex-
tent. He failed to ascertain what was the ordinary
crofter's idea of a comfortable holding. Ordinarily, the
books are issued in paper covers. Under ordinary con-
ditions, it is a pleasurable affair, but that is quite
another matter.

Organize. — They have organized a national party of
which he is one of its strongest pillars. He is the or-
ganizer of the fete. An attack was organized, and all
[available boats secured. To organize a vigorous cam-
paign. Organizers of a demonstration. A warm recep-
tion was organized for him. His attempt to organize a
disturbance as a prota^t against his treatment. The
public recognition of the right to organize, implies con-
fidence in the intelligence and honesty of the masses.
In spite of the fact that he is organizing a colored con-
gregation, his identity was discovered. To organize
[help.

Origin. — The rumour which appeart^ to have origi-
Inated in Boston, is prevalent in some quarters to the
leffect that lie has been murdered. The trouble origi-
Inated in & discussion over his fate. Who originated those

_ 186 —

unbusiness like considerations 7 The story originated
as follows : The origin of the fire has not been discover-
ed. The circumstance is only memorable as originating
a friendship between them. In some of the conversa-
tions which our intimacy originated, I sought for in-
formation. Another report of an equally vague origin.
That is the real origin of the di£Sculty. It nas origi-
nated from that cause. A game of 'iards is said to have
originated the trouble. The grip has been the origin of
a curious movement.

Oatenaibie. — It is widely known as a Honor store, al-
though ostensibly devoted to the sale of tobacco. He is
ostensibly a commercial traveller. An ostensible reason.
The ostensible cause of the calling together of his sup-

Sorters was to prepare for the election which these folks
elieve is imminent, but the real reason for the gathe-
ring was to make an effort to put some one in the place
of Carnot. The ostensible grounds for his arrest are
found in a speech in which h<* said there should be no
hesitancy as to a choice.

Oust — They want the landlord ousted altogether. A
determined effort to oust the government is reported to
be haiiching.

Out. — By way of a holiday outing. I took a day's
outing. In the lawyer's outer off Cd I found no less a
personage than his brother.

Outburst. — His outburst is buncombe of the purest
kind.

Outbreak. — An outbreak of hostilities would be a
great misfortune.

Outcome. — Their action is the outcome of the follow-
ing circumstances : There is great interest centred in
the outcome of the struggle. Such talk is the outcome
of mean revenge. The outcome is that, &c. It
is the fair outcome of his superiority to some of his I
competitors. As a necessary outcome of such studies.
The crime was the outcome of a domestic quarrel. The
outcome of an intrigue. The outcome of the case is
watched with interest They expect a tragic outcome
of the affair, and the rumours do not excite surprise.!
Whatever be ihe outcome of it, uhe occurrence will im-
measurably prejudice the cause of the country.

Ovitdo. — Ijney tried to outdo one another in cxpres-|
siona of contempt.

— 187 —

e reason,
his 8up-
tese folks
e gathe-
the place
arrest are
lid be no

Ibe follow-
centred in
le outcome
&c. It
>me of his
ch studies,
wrel. The I
ihc case is

He outcome I
surprise.
>e will im-|

in cxprei-

Outgrow. — The world has outgrown such horrors.
The popular sentiment on the subject is an erroneous
one, which the world will yet outgrow. •> j

Outline. — The Policy outlined in his address.
Outlay. — The whole outlay will be in the neighbour-
hood of $40.

Outlook. — The outlook for the coming year is full of
hope. The outlook is uncertain. The outlook on the
whole is a serious one for Europe.

Outlive. — We have fortunately outlived the days of
highway robbers. I have outlived all that. He is not
expected to outlive the day. He outlives his estate. He
will not outlive his sentence.

Outrage. — The price is outrageous. He abused her
in the most outrageous manner ; hence the present
action. He has outraged public opinion, and there is a
cold brutality about the whole business.

Outrun. — Ignoramuses often outrun the most skilful
in this art.
Outnumber. — The men outnumber the women.
Outside. — The city is painted as black as black can
be in the eyes of the outside world.
Outstanding debts.

Over. — There is much excitement over the discovery.
Overcome. — The embarrassing difficulties and obstadea
have been overcome. To overcome gigantic difficulties^
and outlive strong prejudices.

Overestimate. — The importance of it cannot be over-
estimated.

Overshadow. — Festive gatherings overshadowed by
gloom and sorrow.
Overstep. — We must not overstep the law.
Overture. — The Germans have made overtures with a
view of coming to an understanding with France. He
impressed upon them the fact that, should they refuse
all overtures of reciprocity, he would do so.

Overturn. — To overturn English authority by invol-
ving the country in all the horrors and losses incident to
the general condition of wurfare.

Overwhdm. — I was completely overwhelmed with,
letters.

Owe. — That the existence of distress is owing to the
severity of the Winter is undisputed. It is owing large-
ly to the prolonged Wintry weather. It owes much to

'■,>

PHi

— 188 —

his influence. Sympathy is expressed for him, owinfi; to
his extreme usefulness. The reports are unreliable ow-
ing to the fact that, ^. Owing \.o the backwardness of
the season and popular prejudice.

Pacific. — The despatches are pacific in tone.

Pack. — The house was packed to the utmost.

Pain. — It is painfully long. I am painfully conscious
of it. She is painfully ugly.

Palliate. — But, methinks, nothing of man's folly has
less show of reason to palliate.

Paint — It is not so bad as painted. He is painted
a good deal blacker than he is.

Palpable. — It is palpably absurd. The existence of
that influence is palpable in many directions. Its value
is becoming daily more and more palpable. Such a pro-
ceeding is a pr^pable and flagrant outrage, not alone on
ds, but the whole Christian world.

Pander. — It panders to their depraved appetites.

Par. — He speaks of their ability to read as on a par
with their best hands.

Parade. — It has been paraded as a scandal, but not so
largely as to call for publicity outside.

Parallel. — He has no parallel in history for patrio-
tism. His unblushing eflrontery is unparalleled.

Paralyse. — Their eflbrts have been paralysed. Trade
is generally paralysed. Paralysed by the report.

Paramount. — It is a subject of paramount interest.
It is a subject that has for me an interest paramount to
that of any other.

Part. — It was a shrewd piece of business on his part.
He takes an active part in politics. The circus was
fully three parts filled.

Partake. — He partook too freely of the cup which ine-
briates after assuming the duties of his office.

Participate. — They participated in a rebellion against
constituted authority. To participate in enjoyment — in
excursions. Every man participating in the struggle
takes some risk, and takes it knowingly. I participated
in the many and varied attractions offered. .Partici-
pants in his guilt or in his prosperity should treat all
rivals out of the field.

Partial. — Grain promises a good return, though oats
are partially affected by rust : corn presents a most favo-
rable appearance, but fruit will fall far below ordinary
yield.

189 —

Lugh oats
lost f avo-
ordinary

Particular. — He inquired particularly for you. The
particulars of the case have not been reported. The
story is correct in every particular, as events will show
in due course. The particulars, as given here, are virtu-
ally correct. No new particulars in connection with it
have been gleaned. More detailed particulars. It
resembles it in many particulars. No correspondence
of any particular importance. Latest particulars state
that, &c. The particulars of the shooting. Obtain fur-
ther particulars of the sad affair. I need not go into
particulars. I do not know the full particulars of the
transaction. He is particularly suited for that. The
few particulars ^^ot to hand show that he was well when
leaving.

Party. — You should not be a party to the insinuation.
I would not become a party to such a declaration. I
would be sorry to be a party to any action that
would destroy the harmony existing between the citi-
zens. He is no party to the scheme, but certain of his
friends are interesting themselves in the matter, with
what success, can only be conjectured. The equal rights
party campaign is developing considerable interest.
Those dissensions in the Republican ranks bode ill for
the success of the party.

Passion. — The prowess of the moor, his passion for
i adventure, dexterity in the use of weapons, all dramati-
jcally delineated and far more vividly represented than
possible in books.

Pass. — An enjoyable evening w»i8 passed. A subdued

I whisper passed through the ranks of the spectators.

The affair passed ofi' most successfully. They went there

with the intention of passing a convivial time. It has

passed beyond anything I have ever hitherto dreamed

of. The danger of a fatal result is past ; it will not end

I fatally. The narrowness of such ideas will not pass

Icorrent in this enlightened age. He passed me with an

[arrogant defiant air. The time passed pleasantly. He

[passed over a multitude cl' acts which do not bear upon

|th,e special point under consideration. They passed a

[variety of measures.

Party. — They were not parties to the abduction. The
Tories are making p^rty capital from their present atti-
Me. He has risen superior to the party. The speech

ras made under pressure of a severe party attack.

— 190 —

has

IS so
neces-

PoBBion. — An inordinate passion for smoking.

Patch. — There is an indication all round that he
patched up matters.

Patent. — It is patent to every one. The fact
patent that no very high order of intelligence
sary to appreciate it.

Patriot. — I say it from a spirit of patriotism.

Patronage. — It is an exercise which promises to be
largely patronized. It is patronized by men of all na-
tionalities.

Pay. — He paid me a warm compliment. Meanwhile
I have to pay the pipor. To pav an unmerited com-
pliment. Some just tribute should be paid to his unques-
tionable patriotism. You should pay some regard to
the feelings of others.

Peovliar. — A peculiar feature of the crime record is
the number of robbers. His language is peculiarly his
It is an idea peculiar to his profession. She is

own.

me.

peculiarly attractive. Crime of a peculiarly loathsomel
character. He has some peculiarities. It was quite!
apparent that whether from force of habit, or otherwise,!
he could not divest himself of the attitude peculiar tol
his functions in former days. He was shot under pecu-T
liar circumstances. He died under peculiarly painful]
circumstances. He has a peculiar cast of mind. A man
of many peculiarities. His peculiar behaviour is havini
its effect on him. It is a sentence of a peculiarly atro]
cious character.

Pend. — They are silent pending an investigation oi
the subject. They adjourned pending the formation oj
the cabinet. The government is perj^ctly passive pen|
ding the result of the test case. It will have a salutar
effect pending negotiations.

Perceive. — I perceived at once the futility of resistanc J that.
My speed is perceptibly increased. Many left on peiiHe sti
-ceiving what a poor affair the exhibition was. I studies

Peremptory. — A peremptory order has been sent tl (»ersisfe
him to return instanter. ' iJowed

Perfect. — The water is perfectly pure, said he, ani these r
suiting the action to the word, he turned on the Um in pron
Mature deliberation will ripen and perfect his facultifthat, &
They are a perfect nuisance around the street. I aflwithsta
perfectly impervious to ridicule. They are to meet bfl^fts per
tween now and Sunday to perfect the details with whi(!|Jight of
they are charged.

— 191 —

8 record is
luliarly his I
>n. She is
loathsomel
was quitel
r otherwise!
peculiar tol
under pecu-l
,rly painfuU
nd. A man
ur is having
iliarly atroj

Perfomu — Hia performances are less known than his
promise. . It appears after the ceremony was performed
snd the minister had left, they, &c. I have a duty to
perform, and all other considerations have to be put
aside. The operation was performed without difficulty.

Peril. — A perilous adventure. You will break the
law at your peril.

Period. — This falling off in emigration for the corres-
oonding period of 1891 is due, it is represented, to the
fact that wages have increased at home. Childhood is
(he most impressible period. A period of commercial
depression. He makes periodical business trips. They
fixed their personalities for permanent comfort.

Permit. — Perhaps I may be permitted to aflk the
reason of the change. If a choice may be permitted, it
is the gem of my contributions. If my health permits.
Two words of explanation might surely be permitted
me. Do not permit passion and prejudice to overcome
your judgment. He was as good as circumstances per-
mitted. If circumstances and managers would permit
them to begin at the beginning. I did not permit mat-
ters to reach a crisis. If time permits. Don't permit
yourself to be frightened or deterred from your pur-
pose.

Perpetrate. — The perpetrators of a horrible att of
cruelty. An audacious robbery accompanied with vio-
lence was perpetrated on the street.

Perpettual. — Instead of being under perpetual re-
straint, life is free and unhampered.

Persist. — He persistently refused to go. On the

?oung man persisting in keeping them, she gave in,
ersistent rumours are in circulation to that effect. He
persistently maintained that the difficulty arose from
that. On her persisting that they were hers, he gave in.
He still persists in that statement. He persistently
studies the best method. He persists in his denial. He
)iersists in saying he is not guilty. He persistently fol-
I lowed me. In view of the persistency with which
these rumours circulate, and the credence given to them
in prominent circles. You still persist in the belief
that, &c. He persists in believing him innocent, not-
withstanding the overwhelming proofs of his guilt. He
Ihas persistently refused to meet us face to face in the
llight of day, preferring to btab us in the dark. It would

— 192 ^

impede navigation, persisted the captain. Tireless
vigilance and sleepless persistence should characterize
the police. The secret of success is persistent effort, and
we court the closest investigation. I have a persistent
cold, but I look upon it as a matter of little importance,
involving at the most only a temporary inconvenience.
He persisted in his declaration that things have gone
ur »rtunately awry. I attach no importance to the in-
cident, or his persistent efforts to ascertain my name and
business. The persistent attendance of the lady specta-
tors is one of the fefttures of the trial.

Personal. — ile has given no personal attention to it.
The interests of the citizens should be before any per-
sonal considerations. It was done under his personal
supervision. A battle of personalities. He is the per-
sonification of war and dictatorship. If they sin, it is
from too much zeal, but they take a keen personal
pleasure in whacking a churchman. They feel sore over
their defeat, and will not visit the place for reasons cr
personal safety. When searched he was found to have
some money on his person, consisting of gold and bills,
which was taken from him for safe keeping, and when
it was discovered that he had regained his normal con-
dition it was handed back to him.

Pertain. — Matters pertaining to my business.

Pertinent. — The question is not pertinent lo the
inquiry.

Pei^ade. —The spirit of fairness that pervades the
article is refreshing. The political atmosphere is per-
vaded by ugly rumours, but they are baseless. An p'n
of peace pervaded the gathering in marked contrai.. .
the excitement of the first night. I was oppressed by
the sense of loneliness that pervaded everything. There
is an an ti- German tone pervading Russian politics.

Pei^y frauds. _ _

Pervert. — They have so perverted the doctrines of theB"'*^'^^^'^*<
church that, &c. He has maliciously perverted thel®*P'*n«
truth. It is perverted to base and unworthy purposes.

Phase. — He has put his foot down bsolutely on
every phase of the agitation. It is closely interwoven
with every phase of our existence. That is the latest
phase of the case and of the labor agitation. The latest
phase in the matter is, they are gbin^ to take action
against him. Indomitable energy of the people inj

on him,
"'^ill gi\
plaihsib
Play.
He is J
%ey ar
heir ni
onduct
'agnnt.

rirelesa
eicterize
art, and

(Tsistent
ortancc.
onience.
ve gone
> the in-
ame and
f specta-

ion to it.
any per-
personal
J the per-
sin. it is
personal
sore over
reasons cl!
id to have
, and bills,
and when
crmal con-

— 193 — '-''■

every phase of life. It is the latest phase in the work-
ing up of the robbery. His illness has assumed a dan-
gerous phase. That is the latest phase of the stubborn
tight made by him. *.

Phenomenon. — Such a phenomenon as a straight
forward answer has not been heard.

Pick. — I picked my way very gingerly. Business is
picking up after a long spell of depression, aggravated
by uhe deficient harvest.

Pickle. — I have a rod in pickles for you.

Pink. — He is the pink of perfection.

Pity. — It is a thou.'^aiid pities.

Place. — In England it is the place of a lady to bow
first — if .she meets a gentleman of her acquaintances
abroad she must not take the initiative. It will place it
on a permanent basis. He places himself in continual
antagonism to my wishes. He should be placed under
special surveillance. You are placed in peculiar circum-
stances. I am placed in a peculiar position by this
hostile action. He should be ^,aught the wholesome
lesson that the fact of his being a peer does not place
him beyond the law of the land. Bigotry should be
placed under the ban of the civilized world. Place
them in order of importance. Eis circumstances place
him above the temptation of money. Hence, indeed,
we might pause here, and confidently await the verdict
of the public ; but, to place on record an exposure of a
sordid and unscrupulous attempt to stay the march of
progress, and rob the nations of the invaluable boon
which the thought and genius of our day has provided,
we proceed, &c.

Plan. — We are always planning how to get our bread
and butter.

Plausible, — They were lavish in their plaudits of

[Gladstone. A very plausible story. The plausible

explanation of this is, that it is Chambord's vengeance

on him. He is goading her into some overtaction which

prill give him some plausible pretext for a divorce. A

[plausible excuse.

Play. — There was some spirited play in the game.
iHe is playing a prominent part in this famous case.
IThey are playing an important part disproportionate to
Itheir numbers. Russia is playing her old game, her
conduct being at present more than ordinarily ex ^ra-
kgant. 13

%"-^'

— 194 —

Plea. — She pleaded justification on the ground of
good intientions. I plead guilty to the implied charge
of being an Irishman. He pleaded poverty as an excu&e
for his sinful mode of life.

Please. — It is pleasing to see that the authorities
have taken incipient steps in other directions. I have
some pleasant reminiscences of it. It is a never ending
source of pleasure and an undreamed of success.

Pledge. — He is pledged to no policy. He has pledged
his whole future to it. Do not pledge yourself to any
particular course until the facts are known.

Plenty. — The rains have been plenteous.

Plight. — He is in a bad plight. The financial con-
dition is by no means in the plight that it is sometimes
pictured.

Pluck. — He faced the inquiry with considerable pluck,
and answered questions calmly.

Point. — I look at his position from another point of
view. That is another case in point. On this point I
beg to differ with you. He was happy in his remarks,
and made his points in the most efiective style. He has
not one redeeming point. He pointed to the fact that,
&c. If to point a moral be the mission of a genuine
play, then, beyond question, this drama most amply meets
the requirement. This fact gives point to the objection
taken to the proposal. I was cornered by such a poin-
ted question. There are some points in his speech that
I do not like. We point with pride to the fact that, &c.
Until he disposes of this point, he must pose as a liar.
The second point is that the law has not been complied
with. He pointed out to those who were not 'Aware of
the fact that it precluded them from working in Winter.
We believe this point will be eventually waived. Every
point of vantage around the station had to be fought for.
Everything points to a short lived parliament barren of
all fruitful results. The question involves a point of
law on which lawyers do not agree. He aimed point
blank at his head. The important point is whether the
surprise is real or feigned, or whether he is acting with
her tacit consent : In Paris the latter is believed to be
the case : if the last view be true, the affair is one of
extreme gravity for England. At this point the noise
became so great that he was unable to proceed any
further. That is a point of some importance. It is

— 195 —

I of
cube

)oint of
point I
emarks,
He bas
Lct that,
I genuine
ly meets
)b3ection

a ro^'^'

sech that

that, &c.

B a liar.

comphed

iware of
Winter.
. Every

jught for.

fearren of
point of
led point
lether the
ting with
fed to be
lis one of
the noise
)ceed any
,ce. It is

hardly necessary to point out that, &c. From a public
point of view, it will be of advantage to us. The inte-
resting point of political speculation is whether, &;c.
From a pecuniary point of view she is left in a comfor-
table position. He pointed out some obvious defects in
the existing systems. They point to the fact that the
leaders have outlived the movement. He pointed out
that the practice of doing so has been gradually widen-
ing into an abuse. A discu.ssion on a point of conside-
rable interest. It points to the necessity of a change.
There is not much to grumble about on that point. Indi-
cations point to his nomination. The first striking point
of difference is the absence of anything like overcrow-
ding. From a party point of view. Those are the only
points of difference worth mentioning. The great point
of importance is, &c. The finger of public reprobation
points out their offences. Various points of interest.
On this point I am entirely at one with you. To reach
a point. Further elucidation of this point is unnecessary.
The match from a scientific point of view was not as
perfect as it might be. Take the case of gambling as
the c»ise in point. In dealing with this subject, tw? main
points are necessary : brevity and correctness. It points
to a radical change. For proof of this assertion I have
simply to point to the fact that, &c. There are nume-
rous points ol interest in and around the city. As an
illustration of the point under consideration. Whether
from a purely .scientific or practical point of view. At
ten o'clock every point of vantage had been taken pos-
session of. It may be sea.sonable to point out that, &/C.
Interesting anecdotes on the various points in question.
I only wish to point out that, in claiming exclusive right
to it, you are assuming a great deal. The case is similar
in some points. There are some weak points in its
management. It points to the probability of his coming
soon. That is the strong point against you. He may
recover, but the chance's point the other '/ay. They
point to this as an evidence that he is a complete hypo-
crite. That is one point of interest. They are far be-
neath them in point of intellectual ability. There is one
point which should be emphaeiised in this connecfion.
Tney point to the fact that the result of the trial is
identical with yours. Suspicion points to him, and little
taith seems to be placed in his denial. They were out-

_ — 196 —

played at every point. Tlcit is the splitting point. I
should be pleased to get some itiformation on this point
after you shall have carefully surveyed the whole field,^*
Elngland, from a commercial point of view, is stauding''*
still. The high step.'i are a poittt of vantage to J>ight
seers. I do not look at it from your point of view. It
makes up for its shortcomings in point of streng^th.
There can be no doubt upon this point: Those points
are not disputed. It is useless fro'm a commercial point
of view. I'll make a point to be present. His popu-
larity is a point in his favor. I yield the point. He is
writing up the reformation from a Catholic point of view.
The harrowing details point to this conclusion. That is
more to the point. Let us come to the point. At this
point, some manifestations of approval from the public
were promptly reprimanded. They arie carrying the time
piecfe mania to the point 6t wearing them as ornament.H
in their ht/Ir. The good points of the previous scheme
are embodied in it. Their having got the paper up to
the paying point is largely' due to the fact that, &c.
I They point the finger of reprobation at him. T pointed
out that the utmost inconvenience would result from
their present position. Thbugh stigmatized as a drun-
kard, he does not think the t€iaching point a ^ore one,
but he believes it exceptional here. I begged him for
some points upon the unenviable life led by missionaries ;
but his opinion resolved itself into ah all embracing
sneer. The point of this was not lost on the Court, and
he enjoyed it hugely. Hei*e is a story bearing on this
point. Though these are the main obj« ctions to it, there
is no objectionable point in it. I have scored a point.
It is the only point upon which they could reasonably
base any hope. His decision to refuse the usual leave
of absence points to his eventual depai ture ; and being
charged to make detailed arrangements for his possible
departure, I elbowed my way through the crowd. He
makes a point in his favor in counselling union. Accept-
ing it to be true from a scientific point of view, this
theory is the most tenable one yetoifered. The eyes of
the world focus on that polint while such matters re-
main stagnant. Pointing' out subh evils is calculated to
work on their emotions. ••Ther* are uome new points of
interest. It is so infrequent for him to be wrong on a
point of detail. He pointed out in his letter one strange

~ 197 —

inted

from

Irun-

1 one,

ft for

iries ;

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and
this

there
oint.
ably
eave
ein^
sihle
He
cept-
this
t's of
s re-
ed to
t«of
on a
ange

ieature of the trial. Such injustice has been frequently
pointed out.

Policy. — He did, in a mann, commit himself to a
policy of unfriendliness toward England. Politics or
political life in France is at fever heat.

Policy. — I have no knowledge of any attempt or de-
sire on his part to change the policy of the paper to suit
the views of the government. My present policy is
penny wise and pound foolish. Policy influenced by
irritation. They are about to adopt a conciliatory policy
towards the government, and a conciliatory attitude to-
wards the people. Now, a word about your journal, its
policy and mission. There is some political motive be-
hind the plan. In politic!^ he is a strict non-partisan,
having held himself aloof from party issues. He is dab-
bling in the dirty water of politics. That a political
earthquake is at hand in this country few will doubt.
The political surface is unruffled.

Poor. — His health has been but poorly of late.

Popular. — There is a great deal of deference paid to
popular prejudice. It is a popular error to suppose that
he was born to his title. Both are popular and of steady
habits. The popular expression of feeling is strongly in
opposition to the government. It is the popular con-
viction here that, &c. She has been crowned Queen of
the Stage by popular verdict. He expressed the popular
view of the matter when he declared it would amount
to a public ^caiidal. On account of his increasing popu-
larity they are planning future action against him. He
is trying to preserve a waning popularity. It gives a
good idea of the intensity of feeling and popular passion
aroused. He is growing in popular favor, the report
goes on to say. ^

Portion. — Universal scorn is their portion. A portion
of the news despatcht'l was erased. The concluding
portion of the book. ,,

Portentous. — A document of portentous length.

Po§e. — It is not my purpose to pose as, a champion.

Position, — He reviewed the present position of
society. Such is my position on this question. He ex-
plained the position in a perfectly comprehensive man-
ner. I keenly feel my position. I am not in a position
to say exactly what .«hape it will take. It is astonish-
ing with what persistency the position of this question

'•fSS't

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ii^ife*.

— 198 —

is misrepresented. That is the relative pobition of the
laity and priests. I have been placed in a false position
He could do it by right of position. I am not in a
position to deny the rumour. It would seriously im-
pair her position and interebt». He made the utmost of
hip trying position.

Positive. — The conspiracy, which has been exposed,
was a positive success. A positive cure for all acute
forms of diarihceu incidental to the Sum ner and Fall.
I am not positive as to whether, &c. It would be a
small loss, if not, indeed, a positive gain.

Posaeaa. — He possesses the advantage of having plenty
of money. It will call forth all the judgment you possess.
He irrevocably possesses her heart. It possesses the
merit of legibility. Greek possesses a power of expres-
sion as never was attained by any living tongue. He
should possess the courage of his convictions. It pos-
sesses many advantages over other cities. It possesses
all the characteristic traits of a brogue, but divested at
the same time of the slightest trace of vulgarity. Other
than this money he does not possess one dollar. He
possesses, in a marked degree, a sense of fairness and
justice. He positively declined. He does not possess
the power of making himself invisible at will. England
is alive to the advantages she possesses, and she aspires
to rival Germany, which is greater, relatively speaking,
than France or Spain in their day. She is also endeavor-
ing to obtain a foothold in Africa. Tho'^e persons who
argue in favor of dogs being possessed of intelligence,
as opposed to mere instinct, should ponder on the
sagacity shown by my dog.

PoaaiUe. — They will investigate the possibility of
restricting his visits to one a week. The power and
possibilities of tfie force generated by the disintegration
of water are inconceivable. That is but grim consola-
tion, in view of possible complications. There could be
no possibility of mistake. You can get there the best
possible vnliif for your money. By ail possible means,
rossibly this year s experience may be repeated next
year. There is scarcely any possibility of doing it. It
is possible that the time of the court may have been so
taken up. His language was the greatest possible in-
centive to disorder. The only possible theory is that a
coal mine has caved in. This may possibly mean that, I

— 199 ^

&c. It is shown beyond the possibili^ of doubt. The
question of the possibility of the diffusion of cholera
was brought up. It is as bad as it possibly can be. On
the best terms possible. There is a possibility he may
live for month**. I came with all possible speed. It is
not possible through agitation. There is no possible
remedy. Were there a possibility of anything satis-
factory resulting from this controversy its prolongation
might be desirable, but I submit that the subject is not
one which can be discussed with advantage here : its
proper place is in the columns of a paper where suitable
type would emphasize and illustrate our argument.
Without this concomitant our discussion must he fruit-
less. It is within the possibilities. That is the only
reasonable inference possible from his answer. This is
by no means such a remote contingency as may at first
sight appear, and this fact is quite within the bounds of
possibility. There might be circumstances and considera-
tions which would matce such an appointment possible ;
Among these would be the wisdon or expediency, or
both, of educating him well. He will charge strongly
against the accused to-morrow, possibly to-day, and
though the crown has not yet shown its full hand start-
ling evidence is leaked for.

Postpone. — They ct^nnot shirk or postpone their ac-
tion. The ceremony was postponed owing to tho tur-
bulent condition of the country. The answej.'s are
necessarily postponed for want of space. Postpone the
issue of your paper. The matter was postponed
irdefinitely.

Posture. — He was looking up in a thoughtful
posture.

Potent. — The potency of oil in calming the sea. They
make the serious blunder of putting a potent weapon
in the hands of an enemy. There is no instrument in
human society so potential in its influence upon man-
kind. Potent influence.

Pour. — They are pouring ridicule on his visit.

Power. — His offensive and defensive alliance with the
premier was powerless to save him. I am powerless to
do it. A man of considerable intellectual power. He
was a power in his day and generation. Their fightinc^
for the great principle enaorsed by the Tories will
keep the latter in power indefinitely.

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— 200 —

Practice. — That is a practical view of the question.
The new way may possibly be practicable, but I see no
neceHsity for a change. They should put into some prac-
tical form what has hitherto been but theorizing. It is
desirable that they should do it as soon as practicable.
They will introduce the subject at the earliest practicable
moment. Practice the economy you preach. Its prac-
ticability is dependent entirely on it. To practice cruel-
ties. It is the universal practice. Knowledge of a prac-
tical character. What practical use is it ? You should
put it in practice. The man arrested for alleged frau-
dulent practices, made a dash for liberty. The sole
responsibility practically rests with me. As far as prac-
ticable. We daily see methods put in practice which
demon.strate the power of invention in this particular
(getting rich). Of protection there is practically none.
The idea is fruitful and practical ; the other scheme
strikes me as sentimental and unpractical. The unpre-
cedented barbarities practised on his body. The scheme
or proposition is not practicable or likely to meet with
general appro vjeil. He enjoys such power and such rights,
and his method is practicable. The police are powerless
to cope with the toughs. Excitement runs high over the
fact that he has been stripped of despotic power.

Praise. — Unstinted praise.

Precaution. — Alleged neglect of sanitary precautions.

Precedent. — It is the more noteworthy, because it has
so few precedents. The precedent would in all proba-
bility be followed ever afterward. More extraordinary
things could happen than that his campaign against the
Poles should give England a precedent for the pacifica-
tion of Ireland. The night preceding his literary fame.
The fall of snow has been unprecedently large. An un-
precedented fall of snow. They preceded him (in speak-
ing), but their efforts, though creditable in the extreme,
paled before his.

Precipitate. — It would precipitate a ri.sing or insur-
rection. It is undeniable that a demonstration would
precioitate a fight. There is no known precedent to
follow in the case. Those events will precipitate a
financial crisis. When held to his promise, he preci-
pitately left a very lucrative position trying to evade or
elude her sedulously ofiTered hand. He killed his wife
and precipitated a fearful conflict. Four grains of alum
to a gallon of water will precipitate all its impurities.

— 201 —

istion.
;ee no ]
5 prac-
Itis
icable.
bicable
I prac-
I cruel-
a prac-
should
i frau-
he sole
IB prac-

which
rticular
y none.

scheme
) unpre-

scheme
set with
h rights,
owerless
over the
r.

Precise. — Now the philosophy of giving a picture to
purchasers is precisely the same ; it is the old principle
of giving a sprat to catch a mackerel. They sang with
precision and spirit. Precisely the same appearance.
He furnished the means of indicating it with the utmost
precision. With admirable precision. That is his pre-
cise offence. There seems to be some uncertainty as to
the precise amount of damage done. The cost of labor
and all the incidentals of manufacture are precisely the
same to turn out a pound of the veriest triish. It was
carried out with systematic precision.

Preclude. — To preclude, from an examination. It pre-
cludes all clue to their divscovery. It is so expensive as
to preclude many from the benefit of it. His age pre-
cludes his acting in the matter. His close application
to business precluded his taking an active part in any
other work.

Predict — To predict success. The Sultan's dethrone-
ment is foreshadowed or predicted.

Prelude. — It is only a prelude to it.

Predicament. — I see your predicament. His law suit
is in a strange predicament.

Predominate. — Mud houses seem to predominate.
Green was the predominating color. A fight in which
scratching and hair pulling predominated.

Prefer. — I have no preference in the matter. Charges
of unfairness w^re preferred. Undue preference. Some
prefer to creep where they should walk upright.

Prejudice. — There are few prejudices more universal
and more deeply rooted than that. It is prejudicial to
pteneral interests. To veil prejudices.

Preliminary. — It is the most necessary preliminary
to it. As a preliminary step to doing so.

Premature. — It is premature to say they are wedded

to a partisan spirit. Recent reports of his surrender

j are premature. It would have been premature and out

of place to have depicted a character so many sided.

The letter was prematurely sprung.

Premise. — What truth there is in it it is impossible
I to premise, but the episode will atibrd a good deal of
jinterehting speculation.

Prepare. — They are preparing for eventualities. As
Ithe st»ory goes, he immediately prepared for a set to.
Prepare a counter project. I am fully prepared to meet

i i

— 202 —

yon for the discussion of public or religious matters on
any occasion. Preparatory to doing it. The depari!.
ment is in full blast (Preparing for the session. He is
preparing for all contingencies by making his will. I
am not prepared to say that you cannot realize what
this means.

Presage. — If these facts do not presage war they at
least give evidence of the fact that Russia is going to
war.

Present. — In the early morning the streets presented
a business appearance. Those facts presented themsel-
ves to my notice. It presents the appearance of com-
mon sense. He presented so extraordinary a spectacle
that those facing him had some difficulty in preserving
their gravity. His body presented a shocking appea-
rance. He is a man of handsome presence, and well pro
portioned. The presentation of these phr&ses in thii
small type is dictieited merely by want of space. Tb
room when the ball was as its height presented a bril
liant appearance. He presented a most pitiful appea
ranee. I waited for such an opportunity as would pre
sent no possibility of interference or failure. We havi
their view of the case presented as follows : The piei
was very well presented. Not since then has the streei
presented such scenes. The shrine is being artisticall;
decorated, and presents a very inviting appearani
That is the case as presented by the Orown. The de
presented a very animated appearance. FortiTnately,
opportunity was not presented as he had fled precipi
tely. The city presents a good appearance from t
river. Greater interest is presented from the Can
side. The case presented many interesting featuri
The arguments were more ably presented than is usual tige iril
It presents many attractions to youngsters. It preseni p^^^
only these matters which must necessarily be learnefltantlv
On further inquiry, a different phase of the questii|(^i]
was presented. It presented a sad spectacle. The
as they lie in their present location present such a qui
picture of .;bsoIute demolition that it seems remarkal
that any person escaped alive. The question of the
'i^eyance of the body presented great difficulties and 4the^fa<
advantages. It presents a deserted appearance. ^Isumptii
• political horizon presents a peaceful aspect from e^Vcause.
point ef view. The streets present scenes of animati|iQi„^'^

I no rec
jreasonj
(pose,
they hi

— 203 —

never before witnessed. Practically, the controversy
presents itself as a simple question touching the power
of the government. They are forcibly presenting his
claims as the strongest man to oppose them. The
stree^ presented a gay scene. The opposition have
presented a determined front. He presents a smiling
tront at all times and keeps his thoughts strictly to
himself. I enjoyed the magnificent scenery which
Niagara presents when attired in har Winter apparel.
The question naturally presents itself : why was not the
funeral, at his expressed wish, of the simplest character.
The interior of the hospital presents a sad spectacle.
Who is the prottpective champion of England is a ques-
tion that naturally suggests or presents itself.

Preside. — He is the presiding genius of the depart-
ment.

Press. — She has with bvt few intermissions slept ever
since, and he persistently pressed this point on the court.
Immediate action should be pressed. It is owing to the
pressure of duty. It. is a pressing subject. The ri^ht
course obviously would be to press it to an issue. Being
pressed for money he sold it at what is considered low
figures. There is great pressure upon him. She pressed
her finger to her lips to enjoin silence. The strong pres-
sure that has been brought to bear on him has nad a
marked effect. These subjects are being pressed daily
mto the forefront of the liberal programme. Being
pressed to the utmost he asked for a remission of sen-
tence. I note with dissatisfaction that pressure upon
my time will, &;c.

Prestige. — He will lose prestige unless he attempts a
revolt. It is the general opinion that he has lost pres-
tige in the army.

Presume. — It is presumed that they did it very reluc-
Itantly. It was his first, and, presumably, . ceremonious
call. The presumption is that he will come. There is
no reason to presume so. This, I presume, is the only
reason. The speech was presumably made for that pur-
pose. It is presumed that in forming their opinions
Ithey have overlooked those considerations. I presume
Ithe facts in my possession are unquestionable. The pre-
Isumption is that he did it. Debt is presumably the
Icause. It should not lead you to presume so. rresu-
Iming that this information may be more or less accurate,

— 204 —

'">

I have the honor to point out to you that the assump-
tion on which it is based is altogether unfounded. He
presumes on his high rank.

J^retend. — It is nonsense to pretend that he furnished I
secret information to help on the cause of anDexation,
or that he influenced others in favor of it. Nobody can
pretend that the interests of a German nationality canj
be furthered by promoting such use. Anyone pretend-
ing to the name of gentleman would not do it. It would I
be folly to pretend that the city is out of danger. Hel
pretends to ignore the danger. He has no pretencel
either to blood or beauty. The house has no preten-siunsl
to style.

Pretext. — I cannot see in it a pretext for laughing.!
Make use of the circumstance as a pretext for interj
ference.

Prevail. — There is a complete stagnation of trade, andl
much dissatisfaction prevails in the vicinity of the cityj
Law^lessness prevails there. A feeling of agitation pre4
vails. I will not consider at length the doctrines thalj
prevailed at a remote period. Justice is the prevaiiiDB
spirit in its affairs. The p^'evalent opinion is that theyj
will arrange to prolong the debate. Considerable dis-i
content prevails over the fact that they were called upon
to pay. Great unanimity prevaili'd at the meeting. An
impressive silence prevailed throughout the room. Thd
impression prevails that, &c. Some uncertainty pre)
vails as to that. A better feeling prevails in the market
Cold cheerless rains prevail. Disorder and darkne*
prevailed. Wise counsels prevailed, and the conventioij
proceeded in regular order. A veritable panic prevaili
Sickness prevails among them. The opinion prevailj
that he is living for some more appreciative obj^clf
Con.siderable sickne.ss is prevalent among the men. Thj
prevailing, color. Quietude prevails. Tibe greatest unj
certainty prevailed as to whether, &c. A feeling of pro
found sadness prevails here. Typhoid is alarmingH
prevalent. It will be the prevailing sy.stern before anj
great distant day. Nbtoriety is the prevailing fashioj
of the day. That is the policy that pn^ vails here. Ther
is ho coniceiaiment of the bitter feelingj prevailing ov^
the matter. It is contended that Wis idea se^ems to pr«j
vail. He prevailed upon hereto pose as hj^ wife undfl
j:>r6mise of marrying her. A better state of affairs mi

— 205 —

vails, but is the story fact or fiction ? Wintry wea-
er prevails here. The practice has prevailed in France
ith some variation. In view of the exceptional cir-
imstances which now prevail in French politics, he will
n issue a manifesto. An idea of the intensity of feel-
ijf prevailing over the matter may be gathered from
is speech. The conversation between some gentlemen
ho had come together, was of a social nature, and re-
iniscences pr»'Vrtil( I. •'

Prevent. — The device for disease prevention is very
mising. Prevent, if possible, the recurrence of ocea-
ns such as this. He was prevented from accomplish-
ig his purpose by the prompt intervention of the neigh-
urs. Thrice is he armed who hath his quarrel just,
d though we never make wanton attacks on rivals,
ehold self-defence a duty to ourselves and the public
fhom we serve, and, therefore, we will not shirk the task
f trade, andBj^y imposed on us of preventing the public from being
of the cityMjOfiwinked by this modern Qoliath of misrepresenta-
itation pre-Bon. He did his utmost to prevent it. Despite the
itrines thalBost stringent methods to prevent its dissemination we
s prevailingBar of disease cropping up in new localites. Nine out
is that thej-Bten cases are preventible. An ounce of prevention is
Jerable dis-Brth a pound of cure. Its practical effect has been to

asHump'
Jed. He

furnished
inexation,
obody can
lality CAn

fretend-
t would
,nger. He
3 pretence
jretensiuns

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for inter-l

called upoi
leeting. Ai
room. Till
•tainty pre
the markei
td darknes
conventioi
lie prevail
ion prevail!
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te men. TW
rreatest un|
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alarmingl;
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railing ov(
3ems to pr<
wife und(
affairs no^

event, &c. A great drawback, which will prevent
m from indulging in amusement, is the approach of
It. It WMS prevented by the intervention of the
(ict!. He is prevented by circumstances from reform-
FaUe pride prevented him from attempting it.
Ddshed was narrowly prevented. Bad air is the cause
much preventible disease. Prevent the escape of
leterious gas. Pressure of work prevented my reply-
earlier. Circumstances prevent me from taking
in it. His lameness prevents him, a circumstance
facing opposition to his appointment.
hevious. — Previous to the occurrence. A .short time
[vious to his death. A few days previously. Previous
lat time.

'r6^.— The circumstances so preyed on his mind that
lied literally broken-hearted. A prey to the bitterest
most feverish emotions and wild apprehensions. -
yime. — He is the prime mover in the affair. He is
lirirne condition — in the best possible condition. That
ly primary object. Primary or incipient con-
fption.

■im

— 206 —

v;*.

Pride. — He prides himself on his fine horse.

Primary. — That is the primary object of the meeting.
The Province is primarily agricultural both by tradition
and necessity, and that element is largely supplemented
in cities during the Winter by the use of manufactures.
I left no means untried primarily and exclusively to
reclaim him.

Principal. — The house differa from theirs principally
in that it is square. That is the principal objection
to it.

Principle. — But, seriously, is the free lunch principles
sound cne ? The clock is on the 24 hour principle. Their
religious principles are scrupulously respected. I did
it on sanitary principles. He favored the principle of
a delegation. The principle of local self-government is
a false one. His conduct is governed by uniformity of
principle. Acquisition and obedience are the alpha and
omega of their political principles. There .is perhaps
no principle so often misapplied. His principles are
evidently of a very elastic nature. The elementary
principle of the government is one law for all. It is a
conceded principle that in America all men are equnl.
The principle followed is to invite them to come. The]
principle followed is that those who can work musi
work. The give and take principle. He knocked hi
out (boxing) on scientific principles. It is not the :nai
I support but the principle which he represents. I fee!
hurt at this monstrous outrage on the principles ol
justice. He is true to his principles in this respect, al
any rate, that he pays no rent. He strongly condetnnei
the utter folly of an attempt to undermine free tradi
principles, and produced a favomble impression. The'
are loyal by principle, but Americans in heart.

Prior. — Prior to the receipt of your letter. Prior t|
entering the service of the company. His claim fo
priority. The claim of priority is decided. Prior tj
the suppression of religious houses. His motion ;v
given priority. Prior to his addressing the audience
stimulus was administered (given) to him in the sha|
of a spontaneous collection.

Private. — He dared to invade my privacy and r^
ported the case as serious. I take my ablutions '
private.

Privilege. — It is the farmer's privilege to grunibl

it. .
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— 207 —

always. It was sung as one is rarely privile^red to hear
it. I am unjustly debarred from those privileges.

Probable. — In all human probability it is now a
thing of the past. Independence is not among the pro-
babilities. It may be so, but the probabilities are quite
the other way. There is not the least probability of its
being enforced. The probabilities are all in favor of
fighting. The wound ^^11 probably prove fatal. It
seems highly probable. This probability is strengthened
by the fact that, &;c.

Probe. — As a result of the inquiry three have been
I arrested and it is quite evident, from this circumstance,
that the idea of probing his connection with the scandal
Ito the bottom has not been abandoned.

Proceed. — He proceeded to relate his experience with
[all its interesting details. He had not proceeded far
before he ran foul of the premier, and the passage at *
arnis which followed greatly r mused the House. He
will be welcomed by some noted persons before proceed-
ing homeward. He proceeded to defend the act with
unquestioned vigor, and said they had not presented a
single now idea, and that there was no evidence to show .
it invaded the domain of provincial rights. The method
of procedure intensified the difficulty. This proceeding
on their part is without precedent. From words they
[proceeded to deeds. Proceedings are threatened. An
{nnderhand proceeding. I had not proceeded far when,
He then proceeded to call attention to the fact
Ithat, &c. The case now proceeding. Proceedings in
iParliament derive additional interest from his presence.
JThe election of officers was then proceeded with and
resulted as follows : He proceeded (went on) to give
Ihis opinions. To proceed to New York. Order was
jtinally restored, and the election proceeded. Those are
Ihigh-handed proceedings, and, with thin idea firmly fixed
Tin your mind, you will proceed slowly. This unusual
proceeding of taking up the tickets was objected to.
[There is nothing irregular in the proceeding. The pro-
edure by which it is the usage for States to mark their
Consideration for one another. It would be in good
iste to get up a procession to celebrate in a manner
Torthy of what she considers her growing greatness.
("rom there they proceeded to the prison. With the
view of staving off the procedure. I don't intend to

' _ 208 -

proceed any further in the matter, as the penalty for
divulgence is disembowel ment Paris we^ already a
fact, and thither I proceeded and resolved to throw
learning to the wind — to which tribute had already
been paid — and start as soon as might be. The paper
editorially proceeds to charge him with aiming at an-
nexation by underhand means, and stigmatizes the
whole affair as a plot of a traitorous character deserving
our detestation.

Process. — The process of restoring the church has just
brought to light an interesting relic. An extremely
rapid process (way). Learn languages by the Bask pro-
ce.ss which must be pror»'^ •'need the very inverse of the
natural order. He is thoroughly posted in the courting
process. The building is in process of construction.
TJie process of retiring to the land of nod there is sim-
plicity itself.

Procure. — The news thus procured was circulated
everywhere. Medical aid was at once procured, but no
human skill could avail. Procure practical results. I
was at my wit's end to find a plan by which I could pro-
cure money.

Produce. — He reproduced the article of the " Sun ' in
his paper. This produced a panic. His submission has
not produced a good impression here. It is now pro-
ducing its results in a largely increasing exodus to this
country. His visit is productive of much misunder-
standing. It pro'iuced a brilliant effect. Such blind-
ness produces its natural consequences. An involuntary
smile was produced by this mode of diversion. He has
not produced any satisfactory instance of it. It is pro-
ductive of no real benefit. A sensation was produced
when it became noised about that they were to engage
in a duel. His election has produced a bad impression,
and is considered to bode ill to the peace of Europe.
Expectation was at its height on the production of the
letter. There is great diversity of opinion as to the
cause which produces earthquakes. He is direfuUy dis-
appointed, for her dress is the product of her own hand.
None deny that it is productive of good results. Ke
produced a sensation by a drama founded on incidents
in a novel. •

Proffer. — I availed myself of the proffered boon.

Profess, — He professes ignorance of your whereabouts.

209 —

The professional idlers snatched a minute to witness the
closing scenes in his life. He stands professedly as a
radical for election. They profess to regard the preces-
sion as got up to strenghten his hands. He is a pro-
fessed infidel.

Proficient. — He is a proficient in music.

Profit — He has not profited by experience. He wastes
his talents and energies in profitless pursuits. It would
be profitless to discuss it.

Profound. — It has been kept a profound secret up to
this time. His intentions ai'e still a profound mystery.

Profuse. — He was profuse in his expressions of grati-
tude and approval towards him.

Progress. — The progress of his diser^se has been arres-
ted, but the mischief done is irreparable. Quite a com-
motion was caused while the case was in progress. Even
in this progressive age any reform must expect to meet
with a certain degree of opposition and prejudice. The
progress of negotiations for a settlement has been arres-
ted. He is making steadj?^ progress towards recovery.
The case was still in progress at the moment of going to
press. During the progress of the investigation. During
the progress of the riots. The town is psrmeated with
the spirit of progress and onward march. That it has
made so little progress is perhaps its best memorial.
The improvements are progressing favorably. The grea-
test enemy of our progress. More progress than has
hitherto been possible. There is an inquest in progress.
He is progressing in the delightful occupation of love
making. They are a progressive people. Work has
been progressing for a year, but much opposition is
expected to the project. The meeting is still in progress.
Her progress was an unbroken ovation. If I mistake
not, slow progress is being made. The battle is in pro-
gress. A progressive paper. He is progressing satis-
factorily towards convalescence. His progress was a
triumphal one. In keeping with the fast progressing
age in which we live, a keen demand for an abbreviated
form of writing has arisen. I found evidences of won-
derful progress. The strike is in progress. Work has
been resumed with great vigor, and the building of the
tower is progressing fast. Negotiations are in progress
looking to a reconciliation between them. The rapid
progress of invention in those modern days is illustrated

•>.

fen^li

N:f ■fim

— 210 —

by this fact. Arrangements are in progress for other
amusements. He makes very slow progress in improve-
ment.

Prcject. — The project found favor in the eyes of those
present. There is a gigantic project now on foot. The
project is well entertained. He is cognizant of the pro-
ject. He has been dissuaded from the project, a result
which will relieve from serious anxiety those who are
conversant with the insalubrity of the city. There is
great excitement over the tragic incident.

Prominent. — He is jumping into prominence. He has
been brought into prominence by the adverse suit in-
stituted against him. A pro[i:inent official took a pro-
minent part in the matter. Distrust is the most pro-
minent feature. He is prominent in musical circles.
Those are prominent facts in his life. Prominence has
been given to his remarks which are gross exaggerations.
Men of notoriety or prominence. It brings into pro-
minence anti-English feeling.

Promise. — Grain promises to yield well, and hay is
an exceptionally abundant crop, though damaged by the
persistent showers. The struggle over royal grants pro-
mises trouble. It promises to be in keeping with the
other, both as to the amount of misrepresentation and
the flagrant exhibition of its true object. We do not
see anythinfif promising in the situation. Next week
promises to be a memorable one in Montreal. The loss
promises to be of a temporary character. The attempt
promises to be a difficult undertaking. The operation
promises the best results. It promises to be a big suc-
cess. He has not met with a success commensurate with
his talents. The price promises to increase in conse-
quence of the early setting in of cold weather, which
has created an unequalled demand for fuel. The story
is revived that it proiuisss important results in the near
future.

Promote. — It will not promote your chances of suc-
cess. They had a free discussion as the best means of
promoting their interests. Aside from their specific j
value in promoting the diffusion of knowledge. Pro-
mote the end sought for. I will do my utmost in an I
humble way to promote that great end. The promotion |
of science.

Prompt. — I question the spirit which prompted such I

211 —

, He has
suit in-
: a pro-
lost pro-
1 circles,
ence has
rerations.
into pro-
id hay is
ed by the
rants pro-
with the
ation and
e do not
ext week
The loss
le attempt
operation
. big suc-
[urate with
in conse-
ter, which
|The story
in the near

kces of suc-
[t means of
jir specific
kdge. Pro-
(most in an
promotion

ipted such

donation, he having gained fame and fortune at the
expense of the poor. This action is supposed to have
been prompted by his attacks. Prompted by no other
motive than a desire to harrass them. The necessity
for prompt action, "^his should be promptly frowned
down. The odd part of the present case is that prompt
action is required.
Prone. — Hia extreme proneness to do wrong.
Pronounce. — He pronounced the law unjust. They
will pronounce early upon the issue between the two
Houses. They have pronounced upon his mental con-
liirion. He pronounced him cured. That is the great
issue upon which you are called upon to pronounce.
His illness is pronounced unfounded. A pronounced
Republican. There is a pronounced feeling in that way.
He pronounced her ca.se hopeless. They have pro-
nounced decisively against his plan. A movement in
the opposite direction is very pronounced. He has pro-
nounced upon their future policy. He pronounced him-
self strongly in its favor. The cheque was pronounced
a forgery. It was pronounced by all, both by parti-
cipants and spectators as a complete success. The ver-
dict is pronounced a miscarriage of justice By the
time the case came on, life was pronounced extinct, and
his slayer hail cleared out. A pronounced success. One
of his most pronounced peculiarities is an inordinate
love of cold weather, and he makes callers stand around
while awaiting his good pleasure.

Proper. — Her mother lectured her on the proprieties
and exhorted her to be a little lady. He lived on the
itskirts of the town, and the fact is here recorded.
Prophesy. — It is hard to prophesy the end.
Propagate. — To propagate opinions and contagion.
Proportion. — He is seven feet in height and of propor-
tionate build. His liabilities are small, but his assetts
are also proportionately small. The buildings do not
keep race proportionally with the population. All
things considered, crime is proportionately less to-day
than then. A female of (gigantic) massive proportions.
His mirth is growing in proportion to his floridity.

Propose. — It is proposed to try it on a wider scale.
A speculative genius proposed to sell it. His expulsion
was proposed. They propose to organize an opposition
party. The proposed exhibit is a step in the right

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direction as it creates a demand for work. A business
like proposition. On what basis did he propose the
arrangement. It is extremely improbable that he will
adhere to my propositions.

Prosecute. — The work of isolation is being prosecuted.
To prosecute a search. The work of carrying on the
institution has been prosecuted under great difficulties.

Proscribe. — To proscribe ideas.

Prospect. — Amalgamation is not proceeding with
any prospect of success. The prospects at present are
that it will be completed possibly in time. The prospects
of success are regarded as extremely precarious. Moon-
light excursions are in prospect. Prospective coercion.
His prospect is darkly clouded. I find myself face to
face with the prosptct of a keen competition at the
hands of a rival. A prospective heiress. The crop
prospects are generally favorable. There is a match for
the championship in prospecti\ ^. So far, there is every
prospect of its being an entire success. There is little
prospect of any action upon his suggestions. His pros-
pects are improving. He is prospecting out West. The
weather is decidedly cooler with a prospect for rain.
There is a prize tight in prospect. There is an early
prospect of the question of the letters being broached.
Home rule prospects. It is just possible that her pros-
pective husband, Ok truant lover may be conciliated.
With her beauty and vast prospective wealth she will
win him.

Prosper. — Every prosperous community has three
strings to' its bow — agriculture, manufactures and con
merce. There is a bitter fight in prospect ; but in his
endeavour to probe the subject he has signally failed.

Prostitute. — When a correspondent sends a dispatch
which he knows is not correct he is simply prostituting
an honorable calling.

Prostrate. — Prostrated with nervous attack, with
grief. He is totally prostrated on account of the affair.

Protect. — He is wholly unprovided with protection.
That would be the immediate consequence of the right
to protect oneself being an inalienable one.

Protest. — England indignantly protested without re-
sult. He ejiphatically protested against what he con-
sidered, an abuse of power. He vehemently protested
his innocence to the last. I protested against it being
done.

213 —

isiness
se the
he will

lecuted.

on the

iculties.

ig with

jent are

rospects
Moon-
coercion,
face to

n at the

rhe crop

natch for

s is every

•e is little

ais pros-

est. The

t for rain.

an early

broached.

her pros-

mciliated.

she will

Has three
and cor
mt in his
failed,
dispatch
ostituting

ick, with
I the affair.
)rotection.
'the right

lithout re-
lat he con-
protested
It it being

Proud. — He i.s proud of his new acquisition in the
shape of a gold watch, and is refining his health.

Prove. — Should the present cabinet prove unworkable.
My assumption (turned out) proved to be cotrect. The
distribution of relief will prove a help in detecting sec-
reted cases. Our object has been attained. It proved
unsuccessful. They were proved to be implicated in the
plot. The consequences of such a move might prove
very injurious. All efforts to do so have proved un-
availing. The results proved encouraging and were re-
ceived with repeated cheers. She proved incompetent
and wholly unequal to her task. The choice proved a
very judicious one in every respect. The wall proved
too low. The police proved totally inadequate to the
work of protecting their interests. The debate proved
discursive to an unexpected degree. The bill, if passed,
would prove utterly abortive of good and fruitful of
evil. His efforts proved of no avail. His trip was un-
dertaken in the expectation that the change of air
would prove beneficial. The late stringency in the
market will prove of advantage in checking such ten-
dency. The attempt proved unsuccessful. He has given
proof of his wonderful power as an orator. His trial is
expected to prove very sensational. The rumour proved
to be incorrect. All conce.ssions proved valueless. All
his concern proved worthless. It has proved a failure.
The result proved a great surprise to the large concourse
of spectators present. That is the point to be proved.
It proved fatal. It is a proof of the perversity of his
uisigns. We are beginning what may prove a series of
fine days. It has proved a success. A few remarks
will prove interesting. A week's quarantine proved an
insufficient safeguard. Investigation proved the con-
trary. It will doubtless prove consoling. He cites a
number of cases in proof of this theory. The di.sea.se
I has been clearly proved to be preventible in a high de-
gree. He appeared on the scene, and his identity being
proven, recorded his vote in due form. Such hope has
proved fallacious. It proved to be his body. The imme-
diate result proved that my opinion was well founded.
[He proved (turned out) to be a good fellow. The expe-
jriment proved successful. Late developments proved
[that the disease was measles. He did not prove strong
lenough to stand the strain. The excitement proved too

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much for him. Separation would prove disantrous to
oar best interests. The confinement of the unwilling
prisoner by subsequent events must have proved irk-
some to him. His illness proved of a grave character
having assumed a dangerous aspect before he died. He
is gifted with that rare talent which has proved so po-
tent in the success of others. All his efforts to form a
ministry proved futile. I have struggled against heavy
odds which have proven too much for me. He has
proved by facts and figures that the difference between
tl»e two routes, giving the cape route every advantage
claimed for it, is barely one week. To^vhat extent their
efforts proved successful has not transpired. It might
prove advantageous to you. This is suflSciently proved
by experience. Though the affair was conceived and
arranged within a short time, and was somewhat expe-
rimental in its nature, it has proved more successful than
the most enthusiastic had predicted. The disagreement
will prove insurmountable. The negotiations have pro-
ved fruitless. Russia demanding impossible concessions, i
The facts proven by the evidence. His injuries proved
fatal. It will be abundantly proved that they are,
taken altogether, the fruitful source of other abbrevia-
tions. There was a semblance of proof made, but it wae
extremely mild in its nature. As there is no way to
prove a paradox or false proposition but to take it for
granted, so such as would tarnish a man's good name
with the accusation of ill-nature rarely descend to
proofs or particulars. It proved no small consolation
to me. This is an encouraging sign, and will prove a
blessing to many. It has proved an additional burden
upon me. It must ever prove a source of joy and plea-
sure in its contemplation. It proves to demonstration I
that he is travelling in their interests and, that money, i
not merit, is the chief medium by which literary rank is
attained. The case is a novel one, and the outcome will
prove of interest. It is proving of the greatest benefit,
but the iMW sppcitic for influenza has paralysed its
effects. It gives proof of much care and industry, both
with regard to the aims it has in view, and the way in
which these have been carried out. If report be true, it I
proved quite delusive. All the talk about there beingl
a large contingent of the youth of the town proved al
perfect fizzle. He proved an easy victim for his oppoj
nent. Absolute proof is not available.

— 215 —

Provide. — Such a remedy has been provided. They
had a pull out of the can of beer which he had warily
provided to lubricate the negotiations. They should
provide for the contingency of an extra meal now and
then. There was a special attraction provided in the
shape of prizes. The question of providing accommo-
dation has been left in abeyance.

Province. — It is not our province to deal with it. It
is not within my province to speak so. Theology is not
his province. It is not our province to qualify as
miracles favors accorded to the piety oi the sick who
are imbued with sentiments of holiness.

Provoke. — The mention of this fact provoked a smile
and he took my extended hand. It provoked a hot debate
or discussion, the judge holding that the case was not
fairly at issue. The charming naivetd by which, in its
opening remarks of a column in length, it lays bare its
purpose, must provoke a smile from the thoughtful
reader. It provoked a good deal of comment and oitter
resentment.

Proxirriity. — He was in close proximity to the lamp.
It is in close proximity to us. The pest hole is in dan-
gerous proximity to the city. '-

Public. — The comments are such as to rather inten-
sify public uneasiness, the rope and other accessories
having been stolen. I recognize the responsibility im-
posed by its publication.

PuU. — He will pull through in the end.

Pump. — I pumped h'.m thoroughly dry.

Pure. — To destroy flowers out of pure cussedness.
The banks are open for purely urgent business. A
brilliant week of pure enjoyment is looked for. Par-
tyism is too strong to allow provincial affairs to be con-
ducted purely on local lines, and at a time when the
seeds of strife are germinating.

Purport. — A document purporting to be signed by
him. The purport of the diwpatch. He had letters
purporting to come from celebrated men.

Purpose. — It is assumed that he will doggedly adhere
to his purpose of publicly expressing himself on political
topics. The moral of the story is, he never faltered in
his purpose to obtain liberal terms. He throws a flood
of light upon the purpose of the meeting. Money is
being frittered away to no purpose on country fairs.

'Mi

UMi

— 216 — '

He went to my brother to brir g influence to bear on me
for the purpose of promotion. I understand French
sufficiently for all my purposes. I went there on pur-
pose to do so. The course he proposes to pursue is not
clear to him. With the laudable purpose of voting.

Pursue. — We intend to pursue the subject further.
He pursued his operations without hindrance. That is
the proper course to pursue in an emergency. Leave
him free to pursue his researches. The inconsistent
course pursued by you. That is the common sense course
to pursue. He is pursued with a relentless animosity.
France will not depart from the policy of inaction
she has hitherto pursued. The policy proposed to be
pursued in its columns, is entirely incompatible with in*
dependence. I raised him to his feet wnen he started
in pursuit of me. That need not prevent you pursuing
the matter further. They have agreed on the policy to
pursue.

Pry.-^He pried into her private affairs.

Push. — Push your claims vigorously forward. The
work of erecting the lamps is being pushed forward
vigorously. He is going to push the charges to the
bitter end. He rapidly pushed himself ahead until he
became successively cashier and director, and eventually
started a bank.

Put. — They put him on a plane with the noblest
names in history. To say that my nerves were shaken
would be putting it in very mild language. It will put
an end to all anxiety on this score. His sympathies
were sometimes put to a severe test. Put an end to
this chronic evil. To put it mildly. This kind of row-
dyism should be sternly put down. To say that the
excitement borders upon panic is putting it very mildly.
He made an objection to the claims put forward by its
advocates. It can be put to a variety of uses. It is
difficult, as you put it, to effect an entrance in such wise
— it would be attended with numerous difficulties. He
puts us to every inconvenience than he can, and gives
us no end of trouble.

Quail. — To quail before the storm, a rebellion, &c

Quaint. — Quaint phraseology. The hotel is a quaint
little concern.

Quilify. — I have no special knowledge qualifying me
for saying so. Qualify their conduct as outrageous.
He is said to have qualified such cbnditions as childish.

— 217 —

on me
'rench
Q pur-
is not

'^\
urther.

i'hat is
Leave
isistent
I course
mosity.
naction
i to be
jeith in-
started
pursuing
)olicy to

pd. The
forward
s to the
until he
rentually

noblest

shaken

will put

mpathies

end to

of row-

that the

•y mildly.

.rd by its

18. It is

fuch wise

[ties. He

md gives

^n, &c
a quaint

ifying me

ftrageous.

childish.

Quarter. — He is losing flesh notwithstanding that his
airv quarters are comfortable. He is safely ensconced
in nis new quarters.

Quandary. — I am in a quandary to know how to act.

Qudl. — To quell a disturbance. They virtually ad>
mitted they had quelled the riot.

Quent. — He is in quest of a suitable house.

Question. — The question of safety was the first one
brought up in connection with a discussion on the sub-
ject. Defend his position on the Tax question. The
question of priority. They are divided on the question
of taxation. There are various views on the question.
A man of questionable character. The question of
weight was considered in view of the difficulty which
has occurred. The question at issue. The Irish ques-
tion was the sole object of discussion. There can be no
question of his being so. The question as to his race or
religion is wholly irrelevant and ought to be ruled out
of the question. It is beyond question that the churches
to-day are so many centres for disseminating disease.
The question is merely one as to who shall pay. I ques-
tion the wisdom of doing it. Until the question of his
sanity is clearly decided. The articles in question were
seemingly intended to create dissatisfaction. It is more
than a question of taxation. His public utterances on
the question are well known. That is a question of the
future. Opinions on the Irish question are about equally
divided. I question its genuineness. A conservative
ministry is considered out of the question. It proves
beyond all question his moral authority. The claim that
they reached the farthest Northern point is open to
question. He is airing his views on the Irish question.
Morbid curiosity and questionable taste. I questioned its
utility, and he used his influence to thwart it. They are
decidedly in favor of annexation, and their opinion is
generally shared by the greater portion of citizens, all
uniting in declaring that it is not a question of sentiment
but of dollars and cents. I have considerable interest
in this question. The question of visiting France is be-
set with uncertainties. Broach the question of inde-
pendence. The appointment in question has been re-
ceived with favor. Ascertain what the general feeling
is on the question. I express no opinion upon the ques-
Ition. Let us go back to the question. That knotty

— 218 —

question is Mettled. It is very Questionable whether, &c.
There can be no question as to his ability. The article
in question is vile in its insinuations. It is a question
of ownership. If it is a fair question, what do you think
of it ? That is a question open for discussion. We do
not question the propriety of any man in calling him-
self a professor, we only question his taste. Public in-
terest in the affair overtops even political questions. It
is out of the question. That is the great question of the
moment. The qviestion was debated as to whether, &c.
That it involves a very considerable abatement of the
privileges of landlords is not questioned. On all ques-
tions ot nationality they are narrow minded and intole-
rant. He will make them an offer looking to the settle-
ment of the Irish question. The question is simply a
question of law. All other questions are in abeyance.
Put forward the question of improvement. The ngotia-
tions embrace a general scheme for the adjustment uf
all questions in dispute. It has no bearing on these
questions. The question of their admission is under
consideration. It is mainly a question of organization
and money. On this question there can be no doubt.
That is a question of taste. It is a puzzling question,
and one that cannot be intelligibly explained within the
limits of a letter. He uses language of questionable
elegance. The question is making satisfactory progress.
It would be utterly out of the question to do so. The
question is one of great moment. He is mixed up in
transactions of a questionable nature. There are other
elements besides the ministerial question to complicate
the situation. To beg a question (petere principium) is
not to evade the question, but to assume the point at
issue, or in other words, to ask your antagonist to grant
the point about which the argument was raised. The
accuracy of his calculations has been called in question.
On the question of legibility I can say nothing, but the
testimony on that point so far is good. The tax ques-
tion is becoming a bone of contention. The question is
rapidly forcing itself to the front. That is the burning
question of the day. His nationality is questioced. On
that question we can say nothing : that must be left to
experiment. Agitate the question of prohibition. There
is no question but the universe has certain bounds set i
to it. You are not right on the question of principle,

- 219 —

er, &c.

article

aestion

I think

We do

g hiin-

blic in-

onf. It

n of the

iher, &c.

b of the

i\\ ques-

d intole-

tie settle-
simply a

ibeyance.

e ngotia-

tment of
on these
is under

ranization

no doubt,
question,

Bvithin the

estionable

' progress.

so. The

ted up in

are other

jomplicate

Lcipiuro) is
3 point at
st to grant
ised. The
i question.
,g, but the
tax ques-
question is
he burning
ioced. On
be left to
ion. There
bounds set
principle,

and it does not afford any solid reason for acting so.
The questi(m of a printing office is said to be upon the
tapin. A nicb question if raised in this regard. He
questioned her closely as to his business, and called
particular attention to the point that he was absent.
The sincerity and spontaneity of the greeting could not
be questioned. The question regarding the extensive
frauds is undecided. I am inclined to question whether
the feat which forms the chief incident was ever per-
formed. There is unanimity on the main question. It
is but a question of a few days before the end is at
hand, he being still staunch to the liberals. The feeling
of the people is pretty well worked up on this question.
This is not a question of nationality merely, it is a ques-
tion of right and wrong, and we concede the justice of
his claim. The question of increasing their pay does
not come within the legitimate scope of the .society; it is
rather a question for the citizens. This rather than any
particular question is at the bottom of the crisis. He
brought the discussion to a head by the question : " how
do you know it is bad in every point of view ? " The
question of meeting comes up for consideration to-
morrow. His identity has been placed beyond question.
Questions beyond your scope. I questioned with look
and gestrre the man who is gaining in popularity every
day. Both i»^«n are in conflict on the question of autho-
rity. The appointment in question is looked upon with
favor, and it h stated he has left for Rome with this
end in view. Their first work was to question the vic-
tim, but as his incoherent answers gave the impression
that be was under the influence of the drugs admi-
nistered, he was allowed time to collect his thoughts.

Quicken. — Quicken the pulsations of business.

Quit. — The motives and circumstances of his quitting
Montreal are well known.

Quote. — For the purpose of illustration it is necessary
to quote other instances.

Quite. — Independence has gone quite out of fashion.

Rack. — Most excruciatinjr are the twitches which
rack my muscles. < . ^ :*

Rage. — Seeking divorce on the ground of desertion is
now quite the rage in Paris.

Radical. — It shows the necessity of a radical change.
A radical antagonism between the two races is develop-
ing itself. It is radically untrue.

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— 220 —

Raise. — It is customary to raise a great outcry at
unjust treatment, but a contemptuous smile, or a tritiing
favor makes it all right again, and obliterates the recol-
lection of grave and repeated wrongs. This circum-
stance has raised an insurmountable objection to it. I
wonder why opposition was raised. They should not
raise a voice in their behalf until something is to be
made out of the agitation. He raised ten dollars. He
raised the standard of rebellion — of revolt. They en-
deavored to silence him by raising a point of order.
He rose to a point of order. Although the imposition
is patent to all no one dares to raise his voice as a re-
monstrance. He empowered me to raise a loan. They
raised point after point of order. It only raises false
issues. The chief objection raised against it. The ques-
tion has been raised as to the sanitary eifent it would
have. The question was raised that the oath was not
taken. He raised a hubbub. The book contains a vast
amount of information calculated to raise the city in
public esteem. It has raised a panic. He raised the
plea of insanity. A novel point raised. In our last
issue we dealt with the question raised by you. On
raising the subject I found his anger was not one bit
abated, and that her visit did not improve matters. He
raised a strong protest to the want that is so severely
felt. He bluntly admitted that my voice has been
raised to some purpose. He has raised dual language
issues and race and religious issues. The impulsive
Bismark has raised the ire of the ministers. It has
raised my hopes.

Rally. — His friends rallying to his support, a des-
perate fight ensued. He has rallied from his relapse.
Bally to his aid.

Rampant. — An anti-Irish feeling is rampant among
them, and they loathe the idea of home rule. Boy-
cotting is rampant. Disease is ever rampant. The
fanatical element of the people is rampant against him.

Range. — Disappointment is rankling in his bosom,
and a sudden appeal to the country is counted within
the range of possibilities. Girls ranging in age from ten
to twenty years. Where there is such a wide range of
opinion, it is better to abstain from inte/ference. It was
within range of my vision. Mothing like it has come
within the range of my experience. The height ranges

221 —

ircum-

)it. I

lid not

ls to be

•s. He

tiey en-

l order.

position

as a re-

. They

aes talse

he ques-

Lt would

was not

IS a vast

3 city in

ftised the
our last

^ou. On

)t one bit

ters. He
severely

has been
language
mpulsive
J. It has

rt, a des-
s relapse.

,nt among
lie. Boy-
int. The
ainst him.
lis bosom,
ied within
> from ten
e range of
;e. It was
; has come
ht rang»^8

fiom six to seven feet. They should not meddle with
vnatters outside of their range, but should attend to
purely municipal affairs.

Rank. — He ranks as an important pei'sonage, and is
credited pretty generally with a fair share of practical
ability.

Rapid. — The rapidity with which it has spread is
unprecedented.

Rate. — He is rated high in the commercial world.
The current rate.

Rather. — He has rather overdone the business. He
appeared to be in rather high spirits (tipsy).

Rare. — He is seen at rare intervals upon the streets.

Rattling. — He plays a rattling game.

Reach. — A vote has not yet been reached. They have
not reached any practical conclusion on the subject. I
reached a point from which a view of the plain could
be commanded. Last Sunday, matters reached a climax.
Order has not yet been reached. The death rate has
reached such proportions as will justify stringent mea-
sures. As soon as it reaches respectable figures. The
dispute has reached a crisis. The excitement is reaching
a dangerous height. His moral altitude is going sky-
ward at a rapid rate, and will soon reach the zenith of
possible glory. That event has not yet been reached.
The spirit of revolt has reached hh tribes. The conclu-
sion reached is, there is no fight in it. That is the best
means of reaching the object desired. The river has
reached its culminating point. Evidently the ultimatum
is not yet reached. They had reached the point where
it became a question whether, &c. The trouble reached
a climax this niorning. None of the conclusions reached
were permitted to be given to the public. A definite
ao;reement upon it was reached, and a hitch is now con-
sidered impossible. To reach right results. He is out
of reach of any proselytising effort. She intimated that
if some result was not reached before a fortnight had
elapsed she, &c. The sad tidings reached the city yes-
terday. He has reached the pinnacle of suffering. He
is determined to reach a settlement of the case. It has
reached a point where the last possibility disappears.
The crisis is not likely to reach a more acute stage. It
will have far reaching results. It has reached a grave
crisis. They have reached a satisfactory understanding.

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— 222 —

The place was soon reached. Matters have reached
such a condition that to openly offendi the head (chief)
of the criminal element would seem to invite political
ostracism. We have reached a stage fn our shorthan-l
revolution upon which we may join hands in mutual
congratulation. They failed to reach a decision. It was
then the merriment reached a climax. The quarrel has
reached a crisis. He has reached the zenith of his
career, and I can discover no reason for it. It is laugh-
able to think the damage reached $100.00. When will
this state of proceedings be reached ? Prior to this being
reached, a considerable amount of routine business was
transacted. When we had reached the park we found
them jubilant at the result of the election. Oh the sta-
tion being reached she and her custodians got out. He
has reached a condition of perfection. The matter has
not yet reached publicity. At/ this point the riot reached
its height. The case is beyond tiic reach of medical
treatment.

Ready. — I believe it the more readily because, &c.
They are in readiness. The account for his expenses,
for his sustenance, furnishes valuable date not otherwise
readily obtainable. Make ready for the fray. All are
in readiness.

Realize. — I fully realize its importance. It setmed
to realize what had happened. He realized his position
at once. It is difficult to realize that they both voted
on the right side. He realizes his situation, and is un-
ceasing in prayer. He realizes my anxiety. To realize
this we have only to recall instances of fhis kind. It is
important that you should realize the tru^ issue. I re-
ahze it to the fullest extent. Few peopi; r alize what
it is to travel. Some day. you will fully realize this.
To realize his condition. To realize my own ideal and
to fulfil the just expectations of the people would war-
rant such a course, as they alone could compensate the
sacrifices which the undertaking would involve. He is
far from realizing this fact. You can hardly realize how
poor they are. To realize the wickedness of stealing.
It is hard to realize the rumours afloat. Considerably
over SIOOO was realized, a result very flattt^ring to you.
How stringent those measures are the world has never
yet realized. It rarely happens that people are their
real selves, they are the impersonations of something

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eached
(chief)
oUtical
irthan'l
mutual
It was
rrel has
i of his
s laugh -
hen will
bisbeirg
ness was
ve found
fi the sta-
out. He
tatter has
at reached
f medical

else. The transaction had no reality. It has realized
to the utmost my most sanguine expectations. It will
never realize the fond ambition of its inventor. Were
the fact more generally realized, which it is our mission
to make known and bring home to all classes in the
community, that it is within the grasp of every indivi-
dual possessed of the rudiments of education, we fancy
that few would be without it. I cannot say whether
this be a real or fanciful sentiment. I cannot realize
the necessity of what I consider a grotesque farce. A
genuine swell and the realization of all that is sublime.
It is difficult to realize you are in Paris. Realize, if you
can, the extent of our business and the appreciation in
which we are held by our patrons. The interview was
directed towards realizing their pacific hopes. The im-
pression is gaining ground that it is a grim terrible re-
ality.

Rebuke. — It is uncomfortable to live in the presence
of a perpetual rebuke.

Reap. — Who reaped the honors of the occasion ?
Whatever a man soweth that shall he also reap, to sow
the wind is to reap the whirlwind. To reap the fruits
of cultivation. We are now reaping the reward of a
fixed determination against the trashy produccions of
unscrupulous manufacturers which we have steadily
upheld.
Rebut. — To rebut charges of cruelty.
Reason. — I pleaded and reasoned with my girl of
bashful sixteen, but unavailing! y. The rents are out of
all reason. His conclusions are reasoned with logical
force.

Recall. — I cannot distinctly recall the incidents of the
meeting. To recall sad memories. That recalls it for-
cibly to my mind.

Receive. — I received the best attention at his hands.
The announcement was received with applause. I can-
not recall an instance in which there has been so much
misrepresentation as to the merits of this question. He
has received notification that the church has been for-
mally opened. No details of the affair have been re-
ceived beyond the fact that, &c. News of an encoura-
ging character has been received. I received it with
infinite satisfaction. Your suggestions will receive every
consideration. The following is the substance of the

224 —

information I received : On receiving the news I went
away. I received a complete exoneration from any
complicity in that affair. It is some compensation for
the rebuffs you have received. He has received dis-
quieting-cheering news. I received no look of recogni-
tion. He is smarting under the cold treatment he re-
ceived. It is not received with enthusiabm by represen-
'tative literary men. I received it with profound silence.
I was the recipient of a bouquet. I am able to add
that I have- received the approbation of leading men.
We receive with pleasure the announcement that the
arrangements for its publication are commensurate with
the reputation it has sustained hitherto. His note re-
ceived prompt acknowledgment. She received his at-
tentions with the coldest indifference which maddened
him. A peculiarity of the case is, he has received a life
term. The latest intelligence received here indicates
that the city is in a state of tranquillity, but other dis-
patches peculiarly one-sided reiterate the statement that
the facts are very meagre. The scheme for the building
of a bridge has been received with extreme disfavor.

Recent. — Without a symptom of the wear and tear of
his recent labors. His recent tragic death lends a me-
lancholy interest to the article. He was considered be-
yond suspicion until recently. As recently as 1880.
His recent utterances have given rise to a good deal of
discussion. As recently remarked, it is admittedly of
no use. He tells of a recent aHempt to assassinate him.

Reciprocal. — Unrestricted reciprocity.

Recite. — The recital of the trouble.

Reckon. — You cannot reckon upon his support.

Recluse. — I am a good deal of a recluse.

Recognize. — The action of oil in calming waves is
now generally recognized. His friends, recognizing this
fact, directed their entire energies to the task of electing
him. It is «* polite mark of recognition. I recognize
the principle that, &c. A subject of recognized impor-
tance. He does not recognize his danger. We recognize
the importance of perfect isolation. His responsibility
is being widely recognized. It is generally recognized
that Monday will terminate his earthly career, and thatj
is all the more probable on account of what has tran-
spired in the last two days. They recognize the fact |
that we are spending as much money as we can con-

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[ went
m any
ion for
ed dis-
recogni-
he re-

ing men.
that the
rate with
note re-
1 his at-
aaddened
ved a life
indicates
other dis-
ment that
e building
isfavor.
i,nd tear of
pnds a rae-
idered be-
as 1880.
3od deal of
[littedly of
ainate him.

)ort.

veniently afford. One cannot fail to recognize the
stamp of severity. The grant is a recognition of his
genius. He is slow to recognize our rights. I recognize
the desirablity of merging them into one as ensuring
greater speed to that end. His success has been recog-
nized by many who have reaped the advantages of his
training. It is an honest recognition of the evils deeply
rooted in social life. It is recognized as an indispen-
sable necessity. His remains are beyond recognition.
It is an evident and universally recognized fact. I
fully recognize the valuable nature of such information.
I recognize the worthiness of your object. Contagion
does not recognize municipal limits. A recognized
practice. Nothing beyond a glance of recognition. The
right of this country to have a potential voice in ne-
gotiations with foreign countries in which her interests
are directly concerned, is not recognized. I do not
recognize such a fact as a legitimate objection. They
recognize the imperative necessity of some immediate
action being taken, and point to the fact that the vital
principles of the convention seem to be at stake. It
will interest you to know that its merits are not fully
recognized and its superiority acknowledged. Short-
hand has latterly come to be recognized as an essential
part of a clerk's education. You recognize the fact that
gas greatly varies as to quality. He practically recog-
nizes the existence of this new state of things : the act
is ultra vires in the opinion of his advisers ; ergo, it
cannot be allowed. The accident was of a minor cha-
racter ; but they refused to recognize his authority. I
recognize the necessity of a new social factor in this
country sparsely settled with people, and in which a
medium of communication is needed. He is quick to
recognize a point in the case, and, among other cases,.
that of the exiling of his brother is instanced.

Recline.— Tie was in a reclining position making
things look as if he was up to snuff ; and it remains to
see what the upshot will be. He lay in a reclining
position in his coflSn exposed to view.

Recommend. — It has the recommendation of cheap-
ness. I have no hesitation in recommending it to your
attention. He has much to recommend him. . v-

Reconcile. — They are becoming reconciled to vacdna-
tion. He is over his despondency, and appears to be

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reconciled to his fate. Their divergent views are re-
conciled, notwithstanding the sudden and rapid develop-
ment of events thus far.

Record. — His record is highly spoken of. He has an
unstained record. The deed is recorded in a formal
document. The incident is thus briefly recorded : The
papers record the occurrence. The storm is the worst
on record. Part of his previous record has been un-
earthed. Enough is known of the murder to make it
evident that he was the victim of one of the foulest
conspiracies of which history bears record, and the insti-
gators are still a matter of conjecture. The old saying
that the course of true love never runs smoothly was
amply verified in the instance we are now about to
record.

Recount. — Recount the circumstances of the murder
which has occurred.

Recoup. — He is recouping his strength.

Refiourse. — Some said he should be hanged, others
maintained that he should not, and to settle the diffe-
rence the disputants had recourse to an exhibition of
fisticuffs which developed into a riot.

Recover. — He is recovering from the effects of the
accident. He is on the high road to recovery. The
erratic movements of those recovering from a spree.
At a late hour his body had not been recovered.

Rectify. — To rectify mistakes.

Recur. — It is a frequently recurring word. He has a
recurrence of his throat trouble.

Redeem. — A spell of dry weather may yet redeem
what appears to be a bad harvest. England should re-
deem her honor. To redeem weaknesses.

Redouble your efforts.

Redress. — I will try my best efforts at redressing these

Grievances. To redress these evils is a work of great
ifficulty. To redress bad treatment.
Reduce. — The chances of escape would be reduced to
a minimum, and the cost would be minimized, too. It
reduces the courts to pauperism, an idea that cannot be
tolerated for a moment. It will reduce the number
materially. When it comes to reducing oratory to facts,
he is no where. English spelling should be reduced to
uniformity. Are you reduced to the necessity of doing
it ? It would have the effect of reducing them to penury.

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has an
formal
: The
3 worst
sen un-
nake it
foulest
le insti-
L saying
ihly was
kbout to

d, others
the diffe-
ibition of

ts of the

Bry. The

a spree.

at redeem
should re-

jsing these
of great

educed to

d, too. It

cannot be

■le number

ry to facts,

reduced to

y of doing

to penury.

It reduced the matter to very narrow limits. It greatly
reduces the necessity of Germany's reliance upon Austria
in the event of hostilities from any quarter, and so in-
creases Austria's degree of dependence upon Germany.
Those allegations reduce the inquiry to a farce.

Reek. — A change to warm weather is causing the air
to reek with corruption.

Refer. — Unquestionable references. I referred to the
apathy displayed in the matter. He referred to the fact
that though not openly mentioned it had displeased him
in the extreme. He referred to the subject en passant.
The following is a full text of the resolutions referred
to. He referred to it enthusiastically as possessing some
advantage^, and to the persistent silence they maintain.
In counselling them to offer resistance, he did not mean
a resort to physical force, but to constitutional resistance.
I merely referred to the matter incidentally. Referring
to the question he says that she is not a whit better
than anyone else. Speaking at Boston, he referred in
tones of regret to the fact that there was scarcely one
but knew it, and to the danger attached to the practice ;
but such action will not commend itself to the public.

Rejlect — It reflects discreditably upon the standard of
manhood. The disease is reflecting seriously upon busi-
ness. It will refl«^ct injuriously upon them. Grave ref-
lections are cast upon us. True or false, it reflects great
discredit and dishonor upon the country. The meeting
reflects the sentiments of the people. His compulsory
resignation reflects disadvantageously on the cabinet.
Any censure passed on me must necessarily reflect on
my brother. She was misunderstood to imply that she
had made reflections on them. There is a mass of stories
in circulation reflecting upon their conduct.

Refrain. — He refrained from passing judgment and
from attacking, from lofty motives. I refrained from
doing it. The people will refrain from further demon-
strations. I refrained from serious notice of it.

Refresh. — It aflbrds a refreshing example of his igno-
rance. It was positively refreshing to hear him express
himself in such an unmistakable tone.

Refuse. — This was sternly refused. They resolutely
refused to go into detail. Do not think me discourteous
(indecorous) in refusing. His speech was important in
two points : first, in its definite refusal to concede Home

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::l

Rule, as no one cares for it, except as a step to inde-
pendence : this commits the rainisti^y against the scheme
that is being urged. In refusing to maKe this concession
to public opinion they have assumed a serious responsi-
bility. The enterprise fell through owing to his refusal ;
but the idea has been revived.

Refute. — He refuted with scorn the accusation that
insult after insult had been heaped upon his heaH, and
effusively declared his loyalty to the constitution.

Regain. — To regain consciouKuess.

Regard. — The cabinet is regarded as UDstable. It is
regarded as a great public necessity. I do not regard it
as among the possibilities. His appointment is not re-
garded with favor. I regard this matter as one of pres-
sing importance. Pay due regard to foreign interests.
It is regarded with feelings of displeasure amounting to
indignation. I regard it as a little extortionate. I re-
gard it ax) absolutely essential to the maintenanci^ of that
dignity which should sarround the judicial bench. They
regard his condition as serious. I cannot regard it as
feasible. You are incapable of enlightening me in this
regard. I regard the whole question as one solely of
military interest. Inform yourself thoroughly with re-
gard to his views. It will be regarded with the utmost
disfavor. An erroneous impression has got abroad in
regard to it. It is a success as regards numbers. War
may be regarded as having begun. The repairs were
made in a slipshod sort of way without regard to my
directions. Regarding this announcement, a misconcep-
tion seems to have been formed by you. I regard trade
as highly advantageous to the commonwealth in general.
To regard English susceptibility. I do not regard it as
suflScient reason for declining. It is regarded with un-
friendliness by the presn. I regard your petition as
merely an evasion of the case. They passed resolutions
regarding his action in the m^itter. The v» xed point
regarding incoming street cars has been deci<Jed.

Regret. — Nothing could be more regrettable than
those different forms of dissipati6n. I regret that I
am constrained to say that the attack appears to be part
of a system of persecution against us. His resignation
has given rise to the greatest regret.

Reign. — Consternation and confusion reigned in the
room. The quietness which reigned about the dying

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reg>ird it
I not re-
oi pres-
interests.
mting to
be. I re-
ce of that
.ch. They
;ard it as
ae in this

solely of
V with re-
he utmost
abroa<l in
ers. War
►airs were
.rd to my
nisconcep-
irard trade
[in general.

igavd it HS
with un-

letition as
(resolutions

xe<i poi^*-
fled.
,ahlti than

ret that I
[s to be part
re.signation

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rned in the
the dying

man's room was only interrupted at intervals by an
occasional ^asp, but beyond thiH, there was nothing to
show that life had not flown.

Reinstate. — He is going to be rein.stated.

Reiterate. — His paper reiterates the declaration or
statement that there will be war to the knife against
the government. It is not my purpose here to reiterate
such utterances. He surprised all shades of politicians
by reiterating his charges against the man who is a re-
markable person in his own estimation.

Regulate. — I do not wish to be a party to the abroga-
tion of the regulation. It was duly and regularly made.

Reject. — She rejected all his approaches. The motion
after a lengthy debate was rejected. He made over-
tures for peace, but his proposals were rejected.

Rejoice. — A decade ago she was the reigning belle of
the place, and had many admirers among the society
element that prevailed at the time, and she rejoiced
over it.

Rdate. — The question as to their relative merits is a
difficult one to answer. I related my experience. Rela-
tively large. Their relations are commented upon freely.

Relax. — Music can be used as a relaxation from se-
rious study. They have relaxed their operations and
prison discipline. ^ .

Relent. — His hate was relentless.

Relieve. — To relieve of a difficulty. Husband and
wife are equally annious to be relieved of each other.

Relinquish. — It is a relinquishment of everything
but the right to breathe.

Reluctance. — I am reluctant to grant it, or to believe
it. I was reluctant to say much. His expressed his re-
luctance.

Relish. — They do not relish these compliments.

Rely. — Originally, he relied upon brazen effrontery to
I help his standing in court, and when that failed, he gave
way to his surly fears, though safe from the plottings
I of his a.ssociates.

Remain — With their disinclination to remain, some-'
[thing little less than a mutiny occurred. Very little
Iremains to be done in the way of preparation, except
Ithe decoratipns which are being pushed forward with
Iconsiderable zest. England remains passive (indifferent).
IThe precedent being fixed (established) it only remains

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to. &;c. The matter remains in suspense (abeyance).
The mystery still ' remains unsolved. The commercial
situation remains practically unchanged. Still, the fact
remains that his entire conduct has undergone a change.
What standing he will have in the royal househo'd re-
mains to be seen. It has been a remarkable success
from its inception.

. Remark. — ^His criticisms are remarkable only for their
ineffable meanness. I do not make these remarks in
any spirit of unfriendliness towards you. This was the
more remarkable because, &;c. All this interchange of
compliments is remarkable. I cannot, in justice to him,
let his letter pass without a few remarks. The most
remarkable feature of the whole discourse was the pecu-
liar gestures, or rather, attitudes of the speaker. He
bases his belief on the fact that I fully concurred in his
remarks. This remarkable man firmly held the opinion
that the Seychelles islands constituted the garden of
Eden. The stern remarks of the judge will have their
effect. Exasperating remarks passed between them.

Remedy. — It is an effective remedy for such evils. To
remedy mischief-misunderstanding. Two methods of
remedying this defect suggested themselves, but both
liable to very obvious objections — a middle course has
been adopted. The repeated visitation of cholera has
called forth no further remedial measures.

Remember. — When it is remembered that, &c. I have
an indistinct remembrance of the pleasantries that were
in no way damped by the weather outside.

Remiss. — He is remiss in attending to his duties.

Remote. — The probabilities of dissolving parliament
are very remote. Quite apart, and even remote from
the public welfare, a certain element of public spirit is
never wholly lacking. A remote chance of escape. I
have not the remotest idea of it. The rudimentary
branches are taught in some remote part of the frozen
North. I can see no hope for you, not the remotest.

Remove. — The agreement removes some minor difiicul-
ties arising from it. Remove all semblance of a basis for I
the government to revive the coercion law. To remove
obstecles and all sources of pollution. It will have the|
effect of removing a good deal of the impression pre-
vailing in England, Remove all pretext for such an I
idea. But while there is perfect unity of sentiment asl

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^ance).
(lercial
lie fact
shange.
loM re-
success

or their
arks in
was the
lange of
) to him,
he most
Dhe pecu-
ker. He
•ed in his
le opinion
rarden of
lave their
them.
i evils. To
lethods of
J, but both
course has
jholera has

5C. I have
that were

duties,
parliament
^mote from
^lic spirit is

escape. I
idimentary

the frozen
[emotest.
inor difficul-
[f a basis for

To remove

fill have the|

Iression pre- 1

If or such an 1

jentiment asl

to the existence of this danger, there is great diversity
of opinion as to the constitutional way of removing it.
Remove the inconvenience consequent on its discrepancy.
To remove the restrictions placed on baggage. Remove
all evils that have been proved to exist. It is time that
measures were taken to remove this serious drawback.
You had better remove all uncertainty upon this point.
In view of the painful disclosures that are made through
the public Press, this stigma should be removed from
the city. The misunderHtanding existing between them ,
is about to be removed.

Render. — The value of the services rendered will only
be appreciated by those who have vivid recollections of
it. An excellent programme (music) was rendered.
This is rendered more probable by the fact that, &c. It
renders the government peculiarly liable to destructive
influences. They rendered a number of hymns appro-
priate to the occasion. The fact that the meanings
needed are not in it renders it inadequate to our wants.
He has been rendered superlatively happy by having
the glittering bauble conferred upon him. They speak
highly of his rendering of the part. It renders study
distasteful. Come forward and render your assistance
and influence. That it renders his position more inde-
pendent, making hiin in eflect, though not in name, joint
proprietor with the landlord, hardly admits of dispute.
The present difliculties render success extremely impro-
bable. In a number of instances it has been so seriously
delayed as to render it practically valueless. He will
render a lasting service to the country by resigning, in
view of the fact that his authority has sustained a blow
hurtful to the government. Imposition is rendered im-
possible by the fact that they are all on intimate terms ;
and it is Bill and Jack, Joe and Barney all round. The
recent action of the government renders the banquet
inopportune and extremely undesirable and indecorous.
He is troubled with an infirmity which renders his
walking difficult, and so resolved on riding. Our poli-
tics are in antagonism, but I am happy to bo able to
render justice to his courtesy and affability. A true
bill has been rendered against him, and he will be
arraigned Monday morning, (his case creates grave un-
easiness.)

Renew. — I hope for a renewal of our relations. Her

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flirtations are renewed with increased ardor. A warn-
ing from Russia because of the alliance renewal.

JUnounce.-^To renounce ideas.

Repair. — Let us work resolutely to repair the mis-
chief we have done. Repair your wasted energies. To
repair wrongs.

Repay. — It will repay an attciitive perusal.

Repeat. — The performance was partlv repeated. That
they do not weary of the repeated calls made on their
limited means is a tribute to their generosity.

Repel. — He energetically repelled the insinuation of
such intentions. They repelled the attack.

Repine. — I had the weakness to repine at the success
of his conceits or jokes, which, though flat and insipid,
were set off to advantage by a certain gravity of coun-
tenance and certain gesticulations of the body which
should ever attend merry emotions of the mind.

Replete. —It is replete with blunders. The galleries
are crowded to repletion.

Reply. — She replied in a jeering manner, according to
his version, while telling the storr of his discomfiture. I
unhesitatingly replied substan y as follows : We

would like replies to these que He did not reply

to the question even inferentially. He replied in a mo-
derate manner. He svports the illusion that he makes
his replies offhand. He replied in felicitous terms. He
deferred his reply untill after recess.

Report. — He is reported as being favorable to it.
There is no truth in his reported assassination. The
report is unfounded. The disquieting report is greatly
exaggerated. He is reported to have fled. Unreliable
reports. It in authoritatively reported that, &c. The
extent of the depr dations is not reported. The report
has gone forth that, &c. His condition is reported as
somewhat more hopeful. My report clashes with his.
Serious casualties are reported. I shall report progress
at a future date. Fever is reported very prevalent.
They were reported as having been arrested, so it has
reached its crisis. On matters being reported to me I
descended the wall. He characterized the report as
nonsense. The report was put forward as a feeler.

RepreheTiaihle conduct.

Represent. — They do not represent the current feel-
ing. This represents but a small proportion of the

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)rding to
fiture. I
ws: We
not reply
in a mo-
le makes
rms. He

jle to it.
ion. The
is greatly
Jnreliable
&c. The
'he report
ported as

with his.
. progress
prevalent,
so it has
to me I

report as
Teeler.

rrent feel-
■on of the

whole. They are uniustly represented as upholding the
French. The following summary of their views repre-
sents the genera) opinion : This language is not regarded
as representing the facts. As a matter of fact, they are
not near as bad as they are represented to be. A man
representing himself to be a journalist, but, who is in
reality a traveller. The fair sex were well represented.
He represents a great cause. They represent it as an
inadequate measure. Represent the matter properly to
him. The representative people of the city. That does
not represent my views of your conduct. The fleet is a
very representative one. They represent the progressive
element, but there are difficulties ahead.

Repress — Repress those petty disturbances. He re-
pressed a smile. Repress your lust for fresh victims.
He has made a point in my favor by repressing mani-
festations of feeling during the trial.

Reproach. — His conduct is generally objectionable, and
is made a reproach to the party. Far be it from me to
reproach you with inconsistency.

Reprobate. — Societies reprobated by the Church.

RepvAiate. — He repudiated the obligation, and warm
words ensued, He repudiated the language applied
to him at:d taunted (rubbed up) them with being dis-
guised Tories. He repudiated the idea with indignation.
He repudiates the dishonorable action ascribed to it by
irresponsible parties. His expression of willingness to
do so has not been repudiated. He repudiates all res-
ponsibility for the present state of affairs. I now gather
that he repudiates all cognizance or approval of the plan.
To repudiate principles.

Repute. — He is reputed to be utterly conscienceless in
such matters. He has the reputation of being steady.
He has earned the reputation of posses.sing in a high
degree the erratic propensities of a Don Juan. A race
of questionable repute. General reputation should go
for something. He is reputed pious. Though a radical
of repute, a sort of scare is generated out of it.

Request. — Attention is particularly requested to this
point, as being of special importance.

Require. — The emergency requires a leader of cou-
rage. Something on a more extensive scale is required
I here. These are precisely the qualifications required.
The funds are not in proportion to the requirements.

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The demands of business and science require it. The
requirements of business transactions. The laws require
amending in many particulars. Save when necessity
absolutely required its use. For this and all other pur-
poses for which it is available, it requires but a tithe of
the time needed. It requires considerable eifort to keep
it up. You should not require of yourself precise agree-
ment in respect of minor particulars. It only requires
greater facilities to increase business to any extent. A
more extended knowledge of the conditions is required.
It makes it inconvenient to throw up my position to
fulfil the required conditions. Funds are urffenily re-
quired. It would require the inspired word of Gratton
and the eloquence of O'Oonnell to do justice to the occa-
sion. The work they were called upon to do is one
requiring great physical endurance, and more than they
had bargained for. From inquiries and conversations
with the promoters of the meeting it would appear that
there is a strong faeling against what they consider
heavy rents for the class of houses they require. Domes-
tic aiTairs require my attention. As circumstances may
require. It requires no outlay of rent or heat. He
looked as solemn as the occasion required. He is com-
pletely fagged out, tind *c has required a great effort on
his part to keep from breaking down entirely.

Requisite. — The requisites to success are, &c. Their
services were called into requisition in somewhat rug-
ged phraseology.

Rescind. — To rescind resolutions and rules.

Rescue. —His ready wit came to his rescue. He was
rescued with diflSculty.

Resent. — Every wrong must be resented. Such an
outrage upon their sensibilities was promptly resented.
He resented the criticims of the press as unwarrantable.
No man will give me the lie without resenting it. It
was not unnatural that I should resent it. He indig-
nantly resents the imputation that he broke faith in
making a speech.

Reserve. — I shall reserve but one fact. I am told un-
der all reserve that, &c. He reserved (withheld) his
decision. This is a nassion reserved for Duploye's sys-
t>em, which is destined to accomplish the object which

1 others have failed to attain. I am considering the
\ int reserved.

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Reside. — The building of the better class of residences
is goin^ on briskly.

liesiet. — They should goto the utmost in resisting the
efforts of Home Eule advocates. I carnot resist her
attractions. This kind of thing should be sternly resisted.
He will resist attempts to put indignities upon him to
the death. They have resisted all the influences that
have been brought to bear upon them to induce them to
do so.

Resolve. — The House of Commons resolved itself into
a mob. He will probably resolve to remain in harness
with occasional intervals of rest until the recess. The
question resolves itself into a mere trial of strength.
The matter resolves itself into a question of details.
They passed resolutions defining their rights. They
have resolved upon decided action. They are unani-
mous in their resolve to ups^t the government. I did
not allow my resolution to cool. They have resolved to
practically debar them from partaking of the advan-
tages of education.

Resort. — To resort to action. You should not resort
to this means to deceive us. Make it a popular resort.
I did it as a last resort. It is resorted to only in ex-
treme cases. He is unable to stand anything in the
way of pressure, and the inferior means to which they
resort. Physical force was resorted to. A favorite
Summer resort. He is resorting to the insanity dodge.
If they resort to economy, it v 11 be from necessity rather
than choice. I tried coal oil as a last resort. It is the
resort of pleasure seekers. A resort to force. Summer
resorts where the review was marred by the rain. By
resorting to cunning argument he succeeded in diverting
attention from himself.

Resource. — I did so as a last resource. Its agricul-
tural resources are not adequate to their maintenance.
His pecuniary resources. Our resources are being used
up. Those resources are ample for our demands. Trust
in the resources of human nature. Your only resource
is to get it done. I had no other resource but to take
what offered. They are investigating the resources of
the North West.

Respect. — They respect only one phase of religious
thought.
Responsible.— The remark that he would shoulder the

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responsibility of the success or failure of his visit was
greeted with roars of hilarious laughter. The responsi-
bility for the disaster would have assumed a very diffe-
rent aspect in their eyes.

Respond. — I said so in response to her inquiries.
Respond to His will. He responded in fitting terms. A
special appeal was heartily responded to. In responding,
he ^ave a retrospect of the work that had been accom-
pli^ed. I responded to the toast. He responded with
an expressive gesture of the hand. He has a misconcep
tion of his responsibilities. I responded to the call of
duty. A just verdict will be the response of the whole
civilized world. It sprang into existence in response to
a widespread demand. No one wished to shoulder the
responsibility of the resolutions. He disclaimed respon-
sibility for the act. To transfer and undertake respon-
sibilities. Wealth has its responsibilities as well as its
powers, and when employed to exact large profits from
the pockets of the working classes — laboring classes —
it is not employed for the purpose for which it should
be. His suggestion will meet with a response from all
those who hold the unity of the Empire superior to all
other objects. I yearn to have the pleasure of respond-
ing to your invitation.

Rest — It is worth all the rest many times over. Con-
siderable doubt rests upon the precise purport of his
statement. You can rest assured on this point. The
question rests altogether on that.

Restore. — To restore to consciousness. Quiet has been
fairly restored.

Restrain. — Restrain it within due bounds. Restrain
your curiosity. He forcibly restrained me from ringing.

Reatrict. — The removal of such restrictions is a tit
subject. He permits it under restrictions which prevent
its being used as political demonstrations. Legislation
should not be restricted to penal measures. As a general
rule, conversation at dinner is restricted to those in oui*
immediate proximity. There are no restraints to speak
of placed upon them. Restrict the scope of the investi-
gation within the narrowest possible limits. There is
no room for misapprehension as to restricted immigra-
tion. It is a mistake to say that the restrictions placed
upon him tend to worry him.

Result— They are jubilant over the result of his on-

, respon-
; respon-
il\ as its
its from
classes—
t should

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ward march. The elections have resulted heyond our
most sanguine calculations. If the disease should get
the upper hand of us, the results would he most disas-
trous to the city. The wholesale poisoning resulted in
six deaths. Prosperity ultimately results from honest
dealing. Boycotting is worse than striking in its results.
It is not bearing results equal to the amount expended.
No damage resulted. Those are questions upon which
the result of the elections will throw light. No dan-
gerous results are anticipated. It is already fruitful of
result. You are liable to a heavy penalty, and, as a re-
sult of the present discussion, prosecutions will follow.
Their eftbrts have thus far resulted in failure. It has
been barren of practical results. His death was the
natural result of dissipation. With absolutely success-
ful result^'. Yesterday's result was adverse to the French.
The election resulted in his favor. The researches re-
sulted in a discovery. Summarize the results. That is
the bearing on the result. They are very sanguine of
the result. The net result of the election is that his in-
fluence is sensibly diminished. Who brought that re-
sult about ? It is the result of patient labor. Every
attempt has resulted in failure. The inevitable result
has been that, &c. Judge by results. The vote resulted
in a large majority. It probably results from the fact
that, &c. A great deal of interest is felt in the result of
the vote. It will b^ largely developed and increased as
the result of increased facilities. It may yet be pro-
ductive of good results. No good can result from it. It
has resulted disastrously to the union. The results of
ray deliberations. A disastrous fire might have resulted
but for his presence of mind. His abdication is expected
as the result of his marriage with and subsequent di-
vorce from her. His death is the result of suicide caused
by the fickleness of his wife. We can scarcely look for
better results. The excitement resulting from his defeat
has not yet passed away. It is gratifying to know the
result. As the result of experiment and practice. A fight
will probably result. The result will be beneficial in
more ways than one. The periodical strikes that occur
do not always result satisfactorily. The result is matter
for congratulation. His sleeplessness resulted in mental
aberration. Many speculations as to the probable result,
are being made. It was momentarily feared it would

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result in the disruption of the party, u results in this
that, &c. His injuries will in all probability i%sult
fatally. The accidental thing about it was the fact that
the collision did not result in loss of life. A struggle,
which eventually resulted in a fight, took place. He is
serving three months as the result of his dishonesty.
The case went before the Police Court with the result
that his would be friends were soon languishing behind
the prison bars. A sad accident resulting in the death
of a man. It came very near having fatal consequences,
and may yet result so. Report the result. The ditfe-
rence shown probably results from the fact that, &c. It
may result in disaster. Great injury would result from
it. The advantages resulting from it are not confined
to any particular class of society. One consolation is
that they have no ultimate result. If that is the result
of their diagnosis of public sentiment, well and good.
The subjoined report will have the desired result. The
loss of time resulting from writing large. The facts
resulting from it are too apparent to be wholly ignored.
As the result of past experience. Th sre is a good deal
of speculation as to the result of the series of matches.
Such a result is worth working for. Other advantages
will result. The result of the investigation was an
honorable acquittal. Search was made, but without re-
sult. Agitation would result disastrously to the welfare
of the nation. The wild speculation in grain is bound
to result in a crash or disaster. Its study often results
in failure and utter despair. The talk of a settlement
has not had any practical result. It is bearing no results.
To arrive at a result. It resulted in bringing the ques-
tion of marriage to a stand still. There is no harm
likely to result from it. His illness was never made
known to her for fear of serious results. Nervously
jerking off single words, or hesitation in writing, is the
result of insufficient practice. Upon the whole, the re-
sults are satisfactory. The debate resulted in a decision
to that effect. Another result will be to, &c. The re-
sult speaks for itself ; and he is afraid to disclose his
name. Judgment by results is commonly the judgment
of the world. A row was the result. The squabble bids
fair to result in his losing his head. The result of the
election was the theme of every conversation. It is not
favorable to good results. His investments were in

in this

f result

act that

;truggle,

, He is

honesty.

je result

g behind

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advantages

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settlement

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Nervously
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with'llfs extravagant habits, and the result w&s

a f^pren collapse, his business going to smash. The
restwstions of our Code are antiquated and unsuited to
modern methods of life: It is absurd to say that
such disability exists in Canada. As a result of my
researches and studies, I published a book. A subse-
quent attempt was made, but with like results. It
eventually resulted in a transference of his power to his
son. They have to thank their genius for the admi-
rable results they have arrived at. The result was
very much as I had anticipated. He will comment
editorially upon the result. A cold outlook as the result
of his wayward course. That it will result in the fusing
of the people with American democracy ample proof has
already been given. The riot resulted in an indictment
in which there are three counts (charges), and it has
inspired them with new vigor. The intensity of the
depression which prevails in the carpet making trade
has resulted in a concerted effort by the men to devise
means of relief. Acting on these complaints, the police
made a raid with satisfactory reisults, upon a friend of
his and a kindred spirit. Its results are far reaching,
and dyspepsia in its worst form will yield to it. Aided
by the potent power of steam, the expedition will lead
to important results. The Herald is exultant at the
result. Results tell. The miscionaries deserve prece-
dence as a civilizing factor; and the sums expended are
out of proportion to the results achieved. A case of
vitriol throwing with horrible results, and with jealousy
as the probable motive, which came to our notice, is
ahrouded in considerable mystery. Search was made
for him sometime afterward, but without result. His
pecuniary success in life is the result exclusively of his
lectures. There are two ways of doing it with different
results. They are anxiously wai»ching the results.

Reautne. — He has resumed business on an extended
scale. Consideration of the bill has been resumed. To
resume operations. After an intermission of some
minutes, they resun.ed their places. To resume nego-
jtiations. He resumed his labors under circumstances
proving most favorable to its accomplishment. They
nave resumed their studies under enlarged facilities. To
resume duties. When the court resumed its session.
Only for the presence of a few more soldiers than are
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Retain. — It is of the first importanclilttiat
retain our rights. He has succeeded in retaimHiiine
nourishment he partook of yesterday. He made a ipong
argument in favor of retaining him. To retain posses-
sion. I am responsible for his retention in ofllce. It is
imperative to her prosperity that she should retain pos-
session of it. The obligation he is under to retain in
his mind the lant sentence of the speaker must be highly
beneficial to that faculty He retains his fullest confi-
dence. He stands alone on the question of retaining
the leadership.

Retard. — It retards business and the date of the meet-
ing. Its growth, so sensibly retarded by that cause, is to
be contemplated with satisfaction.

Reticent. — He is very reticent upon the subject and
about that afiair.

Retire. — It had been expected that he would have
had to retire. He gives a new and startling phase to
the secret history of his retirement by stating, as a
positive fact, that my mind was prejudiced by enemies
who influenced me to believe so.

Retort. — He retorted that he had been unable to
gather that from his previous speeches. He retorted
that on those matters he was well qualified to give an
intelligent opinion. He retorted in a speech of youth-
ful fire.

Retract. — I demand that he make retraction of his
words.

Retreat. — He belabored me with a stick to such an
extent that I had no alternative but to retreat out of the
house.

Reveal.-T-lt is a case of assault that revealed quite a
little domestic episode. An investigation into its affairs
has revealed an extraordinary state of affairs. The
evidence revealed great dissatisfaction. A searching
analysis revealed the fact that, &c. The question
which has been brought up, reveals the fact that,
&c. The story of the swindle, as told by those
who are in a position to know, reveals a daring
plot to swindle, and a gullibility on the part of
those swindled which have rarely been rivalled in
late years. As briefly notice«l in my editorial, it reveals
an instance of vindictive hate. The safe, when opened,
revealed all papers intact. A thorough examination

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noimii^e of disease ; but he intended no insinua-
his familiarity with such attacks induced con-
t'e^t. The story reveals a shocking phase of human
depravity, and a great lack of humanity. Inquiry into
the municipal finances of Rome reveals a state of bank-
ruptcy, and numberless failures are anticipated. Fur-
ther examination of the body revealed a long incision
extending downward. He revealed the character of his
mission after indelicately starting a discussion about his
culpability.

Reverse. — The main entrance is round, whereas, the
arrangement in ours is the reverse of this. Judgment
has been reversed. He may through reverse of fortune
have to earn a living. Those responsible for the reverses
are being degraded. The facts are exactly the reverse.
It is a bright picture, but there is a reverse to it. Busi-
ness reverses were the cause. A reverse for the govern-
ment. Ireland is the reverse of flourishing. He refused
to recede from his determination ; but he yielded the
point and reversed his decision to allow the room to be
filled to the utmost capacity.

Revert. — It makes me shudder whenever my mind
reverts to it.

Review. — Let us review the whole case or situation.
He reviewed the work done by the committee, the work
of the week. He reviewed her career. The book re-
views the question in relation to health.

Revive. — There is a revival of the rumour. The thing
is being revived. His success has revived their courage.
The question will be revived. Th are is a great business
revival. There has been a revival of uneasiness. Con-
fidence is reviving. The panic and war rumours are
being revived. Out of this naturally springs the ru-
mour that his suit for her hand will be revived. ' ^^

Revolt. — A revolting crime. Humanity revolts at
such a state of things. Revolutionize shorthand. The
time is ripe for revolution.

Revulsion. — It shows a revulsion of popular feeling
in his favor. A feeling of revulsion and disgust.
. Reward. — His industry has been rewarded by an ex-
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Rid. — He is very unpopular, and they make no se-
cret of their desire to get rid of him. His illness is
merely a subterfuge to get rid of him. Rise up and rid
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RidictUe. — He has done much to brin^Plnto
He ridiculed the idea of its existence. The
baby in science would ridicule the cool assumptij|^of
such a theory as fact. In political life nothing kills
like ridicule. It is at once odious and ridiculous. They
ridicule the idea that he will not accept any conciliatory
overtures unless backed by solid concessions. It is only
one step from the sublime to the ridiculous. He fled
the country, and those who had patronized his place
were held up to public ridicule.

Rife. — The city is rife with rumors that, &c. The
spirit of speculation is rife. Speculation is rife as to
his movements. The rumors which were rife in London
clubs give color to the duel theory. Grime of every
kind is rife in Texas. All sorts of surmises are rife as
to its object.

Rigid.— 'The rules are rigidly adhered to. Consider-
ing the magnitude of their efforts, and the rigid enforce-
ment of the law. He will, I opine, adhere rigidly to his
policy. You have an undoubted right, which nobody
disputes, to use it.

ttight — A mingled feeling of righteous wrath and
deep sympathy bred in the human breast.

Riot. — There is rioting a.s the result of his resigna-
tion. They are dead against rioting. Do not engage
in riotous demonstrations.

Rise. — My megatherium intellect rose up to the emer-
gency. He rose superior to the crisis. They marched
with decorum rising to dignity. The rising is quelled.
The excitement rose to fever pitch. You cannot rise to
a question of privilege without being in possession of
some tangible evidence. It has given rise to another
debate. The struggling reporter rose to eminence in
his profeasion. I rose to the occasion. They rise steeply
out of the sea culminating in the island of Mah^. Con-
stipation gives rise to many grave troubles. She con-
ferred her hand on a man whose behaviour has given
rise to much scandal. What gave rise to the rumour
was the collapse of the wall of its own sweet will.

Risk. — At the risk of being accused of impugning
their motives. A piano is a risky thing to buy at an
auction sale, as it is sometimes doctored up for the occa-
sion.

^ivo^.— There is no reason why the riyalry should be

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e as to
Ijondon

every

rife as

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y to his

nobody

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resigna-
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marched
quelled,
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lession of
another
inence in
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She con-
as given
rumour

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pugning
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the occa-

shouldbe

angr other thtih a friendly one. There is a growing
eooiity between the rival political parties, and the
feeling h becoming still more pronounced. They are
anything but warm friends, and political rivalry has
something to do with it.

Rob. — It robs life of nine-tenths of its joy.

Roll. — He played a pitiful roll, but elicited little sym-
pathy, and bore the air of a disappointed man after pre-
facing his questions with a statement.

Rough. — That he is rough is indisputable.

Round. — They are doing the rounds of fashionable
boarding houses, and I attribute the trouble to that. It
is going the round of the papers. His daily round of
pleasures.

Rouse. — They gave him a rous* ^g ovation on taking
his tinal leave. Popular superstition is not a difficult
thing to rouse. To rouse ire.

Rub. — That is rubbing it in (flattery).

Rue. — You will rue it yet.

Ruin. — Ruinously low rates.

Ride. — Rule yourself; and, instead of difficulties thick-
ening as you proceed the way will become more easy,
and you will acquire a habit invaluable to you as a
reporter. He is restrained by the remembrance that,
even under such circumstances, prison rules would not
relax — then he calmed down and talked the matter over
rationally.

Rumour. — There is not a particle of truth in the ru-
mour. An unfounded rumour. It is rumoured in legal
circles that further developments are expected in con-
nection with his arrest. I cannot understand how those
absurd rumours have gone abroad. An unconfirmed ru-
mour. The air is thick with rumours. The rumour
has no foundation. The celebration of Christmas dar-
kened by rumours of an approaching conflict. Rumours
to the effect that he had been injured appear to have
gained currency. There is a rumour Sfoing the rounds
of the papers to that effect. The sensation of the mor-
ning has been magnifled to an intense degree by another
rumour. Disquieting rumocirs are said to be stirrinji^
here. The rymour got current, by w^hat meatks cannot
be found out, that he is dead. Rumours of a riot are
floating about. Rumotir has it that he had the itamina
to appear on the platform, and this pui the dimax to

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the feeling. The political atmosphere is thick witl^ |a-
mours of a huge scandal now said to be in courtje of
development, and which is to be hurled with telling
force at the government during the electoral campaign.

Rush. — They rushed to the scene of action, and then
went their several ways.

Rumpus. — There is a rumpus in the cabinet. There
is a "umpus between them. He kicked up a rumpus.

Run. — The paper is running a race for Empire. That
is the general run of public thought. Public opinion
is running high in Quebec. A hum of interest ran along
the gallery. You have run the gauntlet of satyr and
contempt. The paper is to be run on purely democratic
lines. He was run down and arrested.

Rupture. — There is a rupture imminent.

Savrijlce. — They sacrifice their daughters to men of
loose and questionable morality. Sacrifice your time
and energies for the benefit of the public. Do not sac-
rifice dignity to the desire of being funny. Do not
sacrifice your rights to party exigencies. They sacrificed
a little personal comfort to the hope of seeing the cham-
pions defeated : nor did the weather have a depressing
influence on them.

Sad. — I was profoundly saddened by his aspect.

Saddle. — You should not saddle the blame upon me.
To saddle the country with such a charge is a bluff of
the first water.

Safe. — The fact that a ship careens does not detract
from its safety. It would probably be safe to say that
every actual murder represents a score of possible ones.

Sameness. — Delicacy of features with a sameness of
expreSv<»ion. I am in the same plight or dilemma.

Sample. — The above are a few samples of the suffer-
ings which are being endured.

Sanction. — The cabinet cannot sanction such claims
without compromising its existence. The remedy that
the law sanctions.

Sap. — Dissipation has completely sapped his vitality.

Satisfy. — It is no small satisfaction to know it. The
only way to do it satisfactorily is to do it thoroughly.
I am satisfied that there is no justification for tnis view,
and it would be an unfortunate circumstance if it were
true. I am satisfied he did not deliberately misrepresent
me. To satisfy the requirements of the. law. In a satis-

itbjra-
iFiie of
telling
npaign.
ad then

There
mpuH.
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opinion
an along
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mocratic

men of

our time
not sac-
Do not

sacrificed

the cham-

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pect.

upon me.
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factory manner. The steps taken by Russia in regard
to it, appear to satisfy public opinion ; but a more favor-
able issue of the crisis is considered impossible, unless
the powers take speedy measures. T\ey can hardly
contain their satisfaction over the odium heaped upon
him. It created great dissittisfaction. He is a dan-
gerous man to be at large, and his sentence has given
satisfaction to many.

Save. — He looks the picture of health, save for the
wild glance of the eyes. It will save you further trouble.
To save appearances, he bought a ticket.

Say. — Every man to his trade is a good saying. It is
safe to say, without going into statistical details, that, &c.
It is impossible to say. It would not be exag£;eration
to say that, &c. There is this to be said, however, &c. He
says, editorially, that it is unfortunate, to say the least,
(and a stronger term m.ight be well employed) that the
jury were deluded into giving an unfounded verdict,
which was grossly unfair.

Savour. — H6 received me with a curtesy which,
though not savoring much of intercourse with polished
circles, seemed to spring whence all true politeness ema-
nates, from a good heart. We deprecate all these covert
allusions, to nationalities ; they savor of the spirit of old
that lit up the dread fires of the stake, and reddened the
scaffold with blood.

Scale. — He is making arrangements on an elaborate
scale. The procession in Manchester will be on as big a
scale, proportionately, as the one in London. A peerless
drama produced on a scale of unparalleled grandeur.
They are low in the social and moral scale. Prepara-
tions are making on a vast scale. The scale of wages.
A palace on a magnificent scale. They are low down
in the social scale. We will not swerve from our main
object of having an exhibition on the largest scale.

Scan. — I carefully scanned the note.

Scant. — Unless I am romancing he treated him with
scant courtesy.

Scandal. — These scandalous productions have been
I sent broadcast to his friends. I hope they will see their
way clearly, at an early date, to get rid of this long
I standing scandal. i!^ ^ *^; J

(Sfqarc. — The war scare continues unabated.

Scene. — A great change has come over the scene. The

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city was the scene of a lively riot. The scene of the
disaster aided in the work of relief. A scene of con-
fusion here followed. The scene that met the eye was
'i'j . one of uncontrollable enthusiasm. It was the scene of
• quite a lively dispute. The scene in the house was an

impressive one. His house was the scene of a fatality.
This city is the scene of many crimes. The scene was
indescribable. He drove to the scene of operation** and
excitement. There was a scene of unusual interest in the
house when he made, what is allowed to be on all sides, a
powerful harangue, showing the futility of their policy.
His house was the scene of a terrible tragedy. The
scene was full of pathos to those who, impelled by curi-
osity, snatched a few moments to witness his funeral
which was attended by vast multitudes.

Scheme. — His schemes are as plentiful as sure cures
for incurable diseases. This scheme has not even the
merit of novelty. The little scheme did not work worth
> * a cent. In this scheme we should have the tide with us.

So gigantic a scheme needed well to be kept under cover,
he went on (continued).

Science. — He stood high in the scientific and literary
worlds.

Scope. — His intelligence has not scope enough. Give
I free scope to your talents. Limit the scope of the inves-

l tigation, commission, &c. To intensify the severity of

{ his edint, and widen its scope.

Sco . — He is attempting to score a point by playing
the demagogue. Both have scored success-victory-ad-
vantages. On this score they had no ground of com-
^ plaint, especially so, considering the circumstances.

Scout. — He scouted the idea that he was insane. They
: i^ scouted his demands as unworthy of consideration.
■ Scoundrel. — This town is the asylum of a clever young

scoundrel.

Screen. — He makes his blindness a screen for vice.
Scrutiny. — They asked for the fullest scrutiny into
his conduct. He was the target for thousands of eyes,
and bore the scrutiny with the most perfect coolness.

Season. — The season of dancing is up on us. If season-
ably taken, the medicine will act as a specific.

Second. — I cordially second your views. A secon- 1
dary consideration. I will second your efforts to save
th« place from disaster. Its use is seconded by various

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3f the
f con-
^e was
;ene of
was an
atality.
ne was
yn^ and
it in the
I sides, a
p policy.
- The
jy curi-
funeral

are cures
even the
►rk worth
e with us.
ider cover,

id literary

gh. Give
the inves-
everity of

jy playing

rictory-ad-
id of com-
lances.
Lne. They
ration,
lever young

Ifor vice.

Irutiny into
ids of eyes,
coolness.
If season-

A secon-
Ibrts to save]
by various I

considerations besides those of legibility. Use your in-
fluence to second his efforts.

Secure. — Not till thefifth time did they wake up to the
situation, and play with a vim and a determination that
would have secured for them the prize had not darkness
intervened. Organization is the principal thing ne-
cessary to secure success. There is a continued rivalry
to secure results which can only be properly reached by
moral suasion. No ojpen steps were taken to secure for
him the position of king. He secured an extension of
the time. Under any circumstances, the bank is secured
from loss. Secure his influence and services. It will
be a powerful aid in securing it. Do not yield to them
on any point without securing real and adequate con-
cessions. No pains have been spared to secure (obtain)
its accuracy. They find themselves hampered in their
efforts to secure clemency by these evil reports, which
they boldly denounce as pure fabrications got up by in-
terested officers for the purpose of influencing him to
withhold pardons.

See. — You see things in, another light than I do.
When will they see the futility of acting so. He saw
things for himself. They see truth in dinerent aspects.

Seek. — The explanation is not far to seek. They seek
to connect his arrest with it. He« has been obliged,
through broken health, to seek recuperation in some
genial clime. I accept your disclaimer of having sought
to interfere in politics ; but the exigencies of the cam-
paign are paramount.

Seem. — It seems to be part of the natural order of
things that they should never get what they want.
The idea is entirely feasible. There seems a likelihood
o'l their closing early. He seems to have weathered the
storm. My differences with you seem to be on points
of detail. The proposition seems a commendable one.
His course, in reference to the troubles, seems to have
their unqualified support. It seems to be a settled
thing that, &;c. It is seemingly in a fair way of settle-
ment. The interest in the case seems to have abated.
It seems hard he shouldhave to bear all the responsibility
of failure. He is in great mental strain. The sensible
course seems to be to make terms with him. He seems
intolerant to the utmost verge of the word's meaning.
He seemed the quintescence of coolness as he proceeded

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with his speech, alternately following his line of argu-
ment or parrying thrusts trom eithei side of the House,
and talked to the point from the outset, although many
gained the impression that there was a trace of animus
in his declaration regarding the dangers incurred in per-
petuating two official languages. It seems more in
keeping with the proper order of things that his suc-
cessor should be French.

Seethe. — The city is seething with excitement.

Seize. — They seize every opportunity that presents
itself to say what they can in disparagement of your
country. He was seized with cholera symptoms and
forthwith isolated.

Sell. — They have sjld themselves body and soul.

SemblaThce. — That there may be no misapprehension
as to their nature we will free them from every sem-
blance of exaggeration.

Sensation. — Quebec has had a genuine sensation to-
day. Sensational revelations are expected. It is the
reigning sensation. His sudden exit from the scene
here was the sensation of the hour. The outcry about
his health is idle sensation. A play full of sensational
scenes and incidents. Boston has a sensation in the
shape of a duel.

Sense. — He has average common sense. I am sensi-
tive, morbidly so.

Sequence. — They believe that as a logical sequence of
Heme Rule.

Series. — A series of suits to be instituted. Gross
irregularities have been going on for a long series of
years. The day was marked by a series of fatalities.
A series of thefts.

Sequel. — The wild rush to Manitoba has its sequel in
tbe appeals for aid now being made.

Serious. — It is the most serious crime known to the
law. His countenance wore a look of serious dignity
while signifying his feelings. It is a matter of com-
mon gossip that he is seriously considering the step of
resigning.

Serve. — It would not serve your interests. Disorders
would only serve as an excjise for refusing it. Wiggins
serves a purpose. The incident may at least serve the
timely purpose of directing public attention to the
serious defect in the laws. It is serving as food for con-

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tion to-
b is the
le scene
•y about
isational
I in the

Gross
series of
"atalities.

sec_

Iwrn to the
dignity
of com-

■le step of

Disorders
Wiggins
serve the
,n to the
d for con-

versation in various circles. It would only serve to
prolong the present state of things. It is exceedingly
serviceable to me. In doing so he has no personal end
to serve. Their one jidedness will not serve them.
That is the only purpose it can serve. It would not
serve the cause of peace. The imputation of ill-nature
serves the ends and does the work of envy. It has
served its purpose. Nothing has served to show the
lax way in which the law is administered so much as
your case. My money is at your service.

Set — His coming visit sets all rules at defiance. The
findings of the commission ought to be set at nought.
They set both law and authority at defiance, and act in
open disregard of public safety. His authority has been
set at nought. He sets his heart upon a numerous train
of servants and other gay appendages of greatness. We
are not prepared to set aside those well established rules.
The first I met after setting foot in Paris gave a few of
the experiences upon which it is based.

Settle. — The point is ultimately settled. It is consi-
dered a settled matter. Nature amicably settled the
question, and propitiously scattered the clouds. In order
to settle the question of his identity. Darkness is sett-
ling over us. The points of difference have been settled
by mutual concessions. He is the stumbling block in the
way of a settlement. There are impediments in the
way of a settlement.

Sever. — They have severed their dependence on the
government. Race and religious prejudice have severed
party bonds. He has severed his connexion with the
choir. The severance of the two parties.

Severe. — The severity of his case would have unnerved
a police captain.

Shade. — Liberals of all shades of opinions are united
upon the general principles of the necessity of doing
away with this obstruction. The men are all shades of
politics. This picture, though darkly shaded, is not far
from the truth.

Shadow. — There is not a shadow of doubt about his
guilt.

Shake. — It has shaken public faith in its efficacy. He
shook his sides with laughter. His deposition was not
shaken in a single point.

Shape. — To shape public opinion. Those who shape

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the destinies of the country. Premonitions of approach-
ing danger in the shape of lassitude. Let that shape
your action. The nuisance should be stamped out, and
things kept in better shape.

Sha/re. — This carnival is going to share the same fate.
My correspondence demands a good share of my time.

Sharp. — His wits have been sharpened. It brought
down a sharp rejoinder from him. He is a sharp fea-
tured man of uncertain age.

Shear. — The resolutions are shorn of a good deal that
is objectionable.

Shirk. — To shirk liabilities.

Shock. — Incidents of the shock.

Short. — Nothing short of that will be saie.

Shout. — The crowd was wild with enthusiasm, and
fairly shouted itself hoarse.

Show. — There is an unexpected change in the situa-
tion, as shown by the returno thus far received. Show
your disapprobation of it. It has been denied with a
great show of authority. She has shown great aptitude
for music. If anything were needed to show the uncer-
tainty of the game, this season's play would be ample
evidence. It is worthy of record, and a fact showing
the utmost confidence in the substantial character of the
suit. They showed the utmost anxiety. It shows their
strong partisan character. It is only an outward show
of prosperity. They showed lack of practice. It shows
the versatility of his mind. It shows a lamentable state
of discipline, ^^ports show the condition of affairs
steadily improving. I have shown beyond the possi-
bility of doubt that, &c. Experience has abundantly
shown the truth of it. It can be demonstratively shown
that they fall considerably short of it. The mildness
of the season is shown — if evidence were wanted — by
the fact that men are sporting white hats. That charge
would have some foundation if it could be shown that,
&c. The tension between them shows symptoms of re-
laxing. She showed a decided liking for him. The
breach shows no signs of healing. Their role just now
is to show us no quarter ; that is, oratorically. They show
much intolerance towards a system in which they pro-
fess to recognize no successful rival. He has shown no
intention of coming out. The liberals did not show fight, i
and the matter went to a vote. He is not the type of I

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ihe situa-

>d. Show

ed with a

it aptitude

the uncer-
be ample

;t showing

Lcter of the

hows their

irard show
It shows

itable state

of affairs

the possi-

.bundantly

fcely shown
le mildness
anted— by
'hat charge

jhown that,
,oms of re-
him. The
le just now
They show
they pro-
fs shown no
show fight,
ihe type of!

man to show the white feather. Even if he were, the
present would be a very inopportune time to show it.
He advanced authorities to show that there is a glut of
women in the market. He braved death without show-
ing any signs of trepidation. This impassive attitude
of getting through the crisis of our lives in dumb show
is, some think, the best thing about us.

Shrink. — He shrinks from the possibility of the dis-
memberment of his family. To shrink from conse-
quences.

Shroud. — It is shrouded in mystery. His movements
and doings are shrouded in mystery.

Sick. — Sickness is on the increase.

Shun. — Shun hasty conclusions.

Sight. — When first sighted the serpent was asleep.

Side. — In the teeth of such powerful persuasion, the
students threw their ma'^ter overboard, and sided with
their mates.

Sign. — If they howled, it was a clear sign that their
toes were being trod upon.

Signify. — His undue haste latterly to pay up for old
scores is surely not without significance. A significant
sign was his presence. The most serious significance is
laid on the fact emphasized by the press that he clearly
regards himself as isolated. He has signified his inten-
tion of being present. The incident was significant in
this particular sense. It is significant that it has kept
up the death rate. It is not without significance that,
&c. It has a wider significance than that. It is signi-
ficant that he should have noticed it. Your talk with
him is likely to have additional significance. Avocation
has a widci/ varying significance. Most significant,
however, is the fact that, &c. This is a significant
u*^,erance, and does not bode well for his tenure of
pc v^ei. The attempt to show he was a drunkard sig-
nal ' failed. He has signified his willingness to do so.
Various views on, the significance of the election. I
signified my approval and appreciation of it by a loud
laugh. There is point in his remark to his hearers that
it is an event of deep significance. That does not
signify, there being no special provision made to meet the
case. They attach political significance to the bestowal
of the honor upon him.

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dence and the logic of facts ; and the clamour of rival
interests is silenced by the power of truth before the
great tribunal of the public. Silence presumption by a
glance. Silence is the virtue of the feeble. On this
occasion solemn silence prevailed. His oration was a
dismal failure being received in cold silence.

Silver. — His hair is being silvered by the touch of
time.

Similar. — It will be after the manner of similar
institutions.

Simulate. — Excitement is largely simulated for poli-
tical effect. To simulate indifference. He is simulating
the part of a fool.

Simple. — I have not done it simply because neither
competition nor other circumstances have ever called
for it.

Singular. — Singularly stupid. It would go far to
simplify duty. It is a singular fact that, &c. It is
simply inconceivable. His modus operandi for de-
frauding was simply to, &c. It is a singular but
undeniable fact that, &c.

Sink. — It sinks into utter insignficance compared
with it. Sink all minor disputes. He is sinking.

Sinister ends or designs.

Situate. — The radicals rather enjoy the situation.
The worst interpretation is given to the situation by the
" Post " in those times of crisis. War would be the logical
development of such a situation. The situation, as it
stands, is just this : The situation, as respects foreign
trade, has appreciably improved. It shows the true
situation of affairs. The situation is reassuring. His
sad state adds to the uneasiness of the situation. The
situation, as regards the playing of the match, is un-
changed. His resignation from office is the key to the
situation. That is the situation in a nutshell. A com-
plex situation as the result of issues that excite feeling
on the eve of an election.

Slave. — A slave to drink.
* Slight. — He is piqued at a supposed slight.

Slim. — Very slim chances.

Slip. — Measures of a doubtful character are allowed
to slip through. Slipping with his tongue he unwit-
tingly told the truth. , ,

Smxick. — This smacks of despotism. ^ :^*:v

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ore the
mby a
3n this
1 was a

iouch of

similar

for poli-
ottulating

e neither
er called

ro far to
&c. It is
i for de-
yular but

compared
:ing.

situation.
,ion by the
the logical
,tion, as it
cts foreign
the true
iring. His
.tion. The
,tch, is un-
key to the
\\. A com-
Icite feeling

ire allowed
he unwit-

8neeze. — It is nothing to be sneezed at. .

Snob. — The trouble with this town is that it has more
snobs to the square yard than Chicago ha8 to the inch.

Snatch. — To snatch from the jaws of death.

Solid. — Nothing equals it, we depend only on solid
facts.

Solve. — Time will solve this question like many others.
What a singular mode of solving so grave a difficulty.
That is the only solution of the difficulty. I saw in the
discovery a solution of the mystery. After considerable
cogitation the problem was solved. What the change
should be is a problem difficult to solve. I have just
solved a knotty point. His views on the solution of the
Irish problem are wise and feasible.

Social. — He got into sociable conversation with a
brother whip (driver) ; but we do not know whether the
story belongs to the domain of fact or fiction.

Soften the asperity of your offensive speech, and I
will shield you from his wrath.

Something. — There is an indescribable something of
the priest about him. He silenced her with a single
glance. Its general appearance is something between
the two.

Sombre. — The sombre cast of the interior of the
castle is not calculated to dissipate sadness.

Somewhat. — The modus operandi is somewhat as fol-
lows. It is somewhat more than a year. Somewhat
I otherwise is it with me.

Sore disappointment.

Sold. — The aroma is the soul of the tea.

Sound. — I sounded him on the subject of a compro-
imise. This sounds revolutionary. Railroad travel here
is somewhat behind the age. He has been sounded as
to his willingness to go. No words can be too eloquent
to sound their praises for their devotion to this labor of
love. This sounds as if I v/ere travelling like a second
I Jay Gould.

Source. — It is a great source of consolation to me.
iFrom a reliable source it is learned, the object of the
[visit is to have their position defined. From what source
jdoes the objection come. That is the source from which
the information is derived. Music is an unfailing source
3f entertainment. From a well informed source, the
information is given that he is in a better frame of mind.

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Study is a source of pleasure and delight. It is a source
of strength to me. B'rom other sources it is learned
that. &c. Our first essential duty is to increase our
population, and that may be done through three sourcen.
Labor cannot be wholly supplied from native sources :
we must resort to foreign sources. His illness is a
source of great anxiety to us. It is a constant sou ice
of annoyance to tourists who visit Boston. It is a source
of regret to all friends of order. The principal source
of the trouble seemed to be insecurity of tenure. The
new line is already proving a source of competition to
the Grand Trunk. Of inspection, for the purposes of
tracing disease to its source, there is practically none.
Humours from a very trustworthy source. It is a fruit-
ful source of disease. My information is from reliable
sources. The main sources of diptheria and typhoid are
the contamination of food and water by imperfect drai-
nage and the lack of thorough ventilation. The poison,
once generated, seems capable of being carried through
the air for miles and of remaining dormant for weeks.
It is a great source of satisfaction to me. I hope to hear
from «ome prominent source concerning this question.
I have trustworthy sources of information. I am pro-
mis^id assistance from numerous sources. The rumour
can be traced to no source. Attempts at violence from
outside .sources. I have it from a trustworthy source.
The procession is a great source of evil. It is a source
of useless expense at present, and an element of danger
for the future. It is a source of considerable revenue
to him. It is a source of much amusement to me. In-
temperance is a fruitful source of crime. To soothe
offended dignity and pander to hostility. They went
through sundry evolutions in a manner that indicated I
that even sheep are capable of instruction ; and it was a
source of satisfaction to the assembly. It i.s the acme
of absurdity to say that bathing is reckoned the only
source of revenue of its actual population of 2,000. He
aroused my suspicions while unfolding the sources of
his information, and that is the basis upon which my]
suspicions are grounded.

Sow. — To sow broadcast a new and plentiful crop of |
angry passions.

Space. — Allow me space to say a word on the above|
question.

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source

earned

186 our

iources.

iources ;

iss is a

t souice

a source

1 source

re. The

tition to

rposes of

Uy none.

is afruit-

i reliable

phoid are

•feet drai-

'he poison,

i through

lor weeks.

3pe to hear

a question.

I am pro-
he rumour

(lence from

•hy source.
s a source

[t of danger
»le revenue
me. In-
To soothe
They went
,t indicated
tndit was a'
,s the acme
■a the only
2.000. He
sources of
which my I

tif ul crop of
In the above

SpeaJc. — I was the spokesman of the party. That is,
broadly speaking. The fact that there are so mi.ny
banks in a prosperous condition speaks much for the
character of the business. It is high time that some one
should speak out.

Special. — Specially good was his singing of Lilly Dale.
These facts are specially applicable to Canada. He died
of no special disea.se, but succumbed to old age amid
tremendous excitement.

Specify. — I met a party of congenial politicians on a
certain specified day.

Spare. — Spare my susceptibilities.

Species. — If we look abroad upon the great multitude
of mankind it will seem highly probable that ambition
runs through the whole species.

Spectacle. — The procession was a brilli«,nt spectacle.

Spectator. — I was an unbiassed spectator.

Speech. — A disappointing speech. He has been freely
rapped over the knuckles for his speech.

Speculate. — Speculations in regard to the motive for
the appointment are as thick as blackberries.

Spend. — He is spending the evening of his life with
his children. A most enjoyable time was spent. That
is how I spent all my leisure moments, improving my
time. When the swell of enthusiasm, which carries
everything before it, has spent itself. There are specu-
lations as to his successor. He spent yesterday in making
defamatory aspersions of the grossest kind. I shall not
spend my time in superfluous commendations of a book
80 favorably known.

Speed. — He was courting death while the train was
coming at the usual, but not immoderate speed. The
horses sped down the wharf at a breakneck pace.

Sphere. — It isan imperative duty, incumbent upon each
one in his own sphere, to aid in the work of charity. In
i the limited sphere of my labors.

Spirit. — A spirited debate. There are no nooks and
corners of the States that have not been illuminated by
the spirit of the age.

Spread. — It spread in an incredibly short space of
time to the adjoining buildings. We have among us the
spread of moral and social evils.

Squabble. — 1 leave that for others to squabble over.
Squelch. — It will squelch their hopes.

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Stage. — All the world is a stage. Cholera in its worst
stages. At this stage an arrangement was made. They
will contest the bill at every stage. The stages of its
deadly progress were easily opened, and the sight was
sickening.

Stake. — You should not stake your future on the re-
sult. The enormous interests at stake.

Stalk. — Pestilence is stalking in our midst.

Sta'^.p. — The disease should be stamped out of exis-
tence.

Stampede. — A stampede was made for the door.

Stand. — They are so anxious of each other's prosperity
that they will not stand together when a Frenchman's
advancement is at stake. They are resolved to make
a firm stand and face the consequences. It has stood
the test of criticism, scrutiny and investigation. It res-
tores him to his full standing as a clergyman. He will
take an independent stand. You look at it from your
own standpoint. He stands high in my estimation. I
will not stand any interference. He is unable to stand
anything in the way of pressure, and the unfair means
to which they resort. Now let us see clearly how the
matter stands. It has stood the test of time and the
trials of persecution. Take a broad stand. I am not
cognizant of the relations in which they stand with each
other. He takes a pronounced but disinterested stand
in politics. Thus the affair stands at present. The evo-
lution theory will stand or fall on its own merits.
They should make a stand against it. There is consi-
derable stir over the firm stand taken by him. I am
determined to stand or fall by his decision. Fcx' sim-
plicity and clearness it stands alone. It stands at the
head. The matter stood over. He took no stand for
or against the charge. To transgress standing rules. It
would be idle to say that he stands head and shoulders
over him in ability. His goods have become a standard
of excellence. They are well to do in this world's goods,
and btand high in the community, with susceptible hearts.

Standing. — He gave convincing reasons for it from
his own personal knowledge of his standing.

Standard. — A high standard of integrity. He is
standing on trial. r< either he nor aught else can stand
the scrutinizing gaze of an over exacting public. The
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They

8 of its

ght was

1 the re-

[1 of exis-

3or.

rosperity
nchman's
I to make
has stood
I. It res-
He will
;rom your
nation. I
^e to stand
fair means
^ how the
le and the
I I am not
with each
sted stand
The evo-
vn merits,
re is consi-

lim. I actt
Foi.' sim-
nds at the
stand for
rales. It
, shoulders
, a standard
rld's goods,
bible hearts,
for it from

He is! is,

ie can stand
iblic. The
a standing

rule of the council that no strangers are to be present
during the reading of the minutes ; but, yesterday, during
that interesting proceeding, the mayor seemed apparently
oblivious of the crowds that thnmged around mm. The
bear stood aggressively awaiting us.

Stare. — Though I stared fixedly at the printed page,
my mind was miles away from the girl whom I was
fated never to see.

Start. — They divided into two factions, and started a
lively row. A revolutionary agitation has been started.
At the start, they made a vigorous onslaught on their
goal. We started simultaneously. He started off with
the a«*sertion, &c. I started out early. The rumour
was started as a huge joke. He was unsociable and
unpopular from the start. A startling state of affairs.
The cry of " question " was started.

Starve. — Working at starvation prices.

State. — As before stated, I extended my vision north-
wards, and saw something that would benefit business.
The House is in a continual state of ferment. State your
position in the matter. There having been reports of
possible trouble, I wish it stated that the precautions
taken to enforce the law will render the consequences of
disorder serious. Incredible as the statement may
seem. The market has been in a somewhat excited
state, the gravity of the European crisis being the chief
factor. It is stated on excellent authority that, &c. He^
stated the facts as narrated above. The most recent,
reports state that, &c. In quarters likely to be well
informed, the opinion is plainly stated that the mischief'
arising from insolvency will, by the Fall, be likely to
have acquired grave proportions. It is in a state of
semi-conflict with the ministry. State distinctly the
objects at which you aim. There is ground for stating
so. In a pitiable state of intoxication. It is semi-offi-
eially stated that there is great tension in their relations.
It can be authoritatively stated that the matter of free
admission was not agreed upon, nor was a final definite
position taken upon any point of the coming negotiations
in the cas3 submitted. State precisely what the question
Whenever such a state of affairs exists it is plainly

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their fault. It is pretty freely stated that it rests
entirely with himself. This statement he denies — further
than that, he says he gave her money to take her to.

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Paris. I have had frequent occasions to deplore this
state of things. The people were thrown into a state of
intense excitement. I can confidently state, looking to
the general progress made by them, that such results
could not otherwise be accomplished. There is no talk
of contesting the seat, and it is currently stated that no
proceedings will be taken in this connection. A long
life is not reconcilable with the present state of the
world. In a state of mental despondency from unre-

?[uited love. As time wore on, and no statement was
orthcoming, he, &c. It is reliably stated that the result
of the interview has not tran.spired. Such a statement,
though reiterated with obstinate persistency, practically
amounts to nothing. The driver being brought to a
stand, stated that his mission had an official character
or support. You are misinformed in your statement
that, &c. He admitted the facts of the case, as stated
above. A letter endorsing my statements. You will
pardon my saying that I am not concerned to admit or
deny your statement. That is the state of affairs he
disclosed This extreme state of things will be fraught
with loss jf seats to the refractory majority. It is hard
to imagine a more serious state of things in men being
unable to be brought to recognize the sacredness of such
trust. It is relapsing into the old state of things, it is
.said, but the rumour has no basiy. A man with a strong
Hibernian brogue stated his utter inability to pay.
The droppings of birds and other refuse are conditions
which would produce the state of things found.

Station. — Peopleof prominence and note were stationed
at various places along the route.

Status. — The wild menaces of the London press, though
of a certain official status, are of small account.

Stay. — What vain efforts to stay the pestilence. It is
the only measure likely to stay its progress in the
present emergency. I was nothing loth to stay away.

Steady. — It disagrees with his digestion to see it
steadily gaining ground. His mania steadily is that he
is a goat. There is hope in the steady lowering of the
temperature.

Stench. — An unbearable stench. ' -

Step. — This latter step on the part of the government
is momentarily expected. He has greatly aged ; and
vigorous steps are suggested in view of the confusion

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Ate of
ing to
results
lo talk
hat no
A long
of the
1 unre-
jnt was
Q result
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ictically
ht to a
haracter
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IS stated
^ou will
admit or
affairs he
e fraught
It is hard
nen being
jss of such
(ings, it is
1 a strong
Y to pay.
conditions

! stationed

iss, though

|nce. It is

»sa in the
ly away,
to see it
is that he
ling of the

government
•. and

confusion

caused. They have taken steps in connection with it.
He has stepped out of the limits of his official position.
I consider it an almost unprecedented step on his part.
Translation goes one step beyond phrasemaking, and has
an advantage even over nature's method in some degree.

Stick. — I will stick obstinately to my version of the
matter.

Stimulate. — Stimulate the efforts of press men (re-
porters) even though a^fgressive. Its frequent appear-
ance Miould stimulate them to inquire into its nature.
The appreciation of his friends seemed to stimulate his
fancy. Gin stimulates the appetite.

Stir. — It is only those that are making any thing like
a stir in the matter. The heart of the nation is stirred
by his perilous situation. A stirring address. He stirred
human nature to its depths Matters quieted down, but
were stirred up lately. His impassioned speech stirred
all present.

Stop. — They do not stop for a moment to think what
his political creed is. It stops business to an extent.
They have definitely put a stop to it.

Storm. — A death-dealing storm. He branded him as
a liar, and a stormy scene followed.

Store. — The dusty precincts of a store room.

Story. — Innumerable are the stories told of him. That
is your side of th • .story. He told a plain, unvarnished
story of his sufferings.

Straighten. — He is straitened in circumstances. They
are endeavoring to straighten out the more than muddled
condition of things.

Strain. — He followed the speaker in the same strain.
He spoke in a .similar strain to his leader. The report
is confirmed that their relations are strained. His health
has been severely tried by the intense strain to which
he voluntarily subjected himself by overwork. They
continue in this strain until they are in a state of ec-
stasy. He is on very strained terms with her. He spoke
in the same strain. Bngli.sh feeling is strained towards
Russia. The number of men who write in this strain
are steadily on the increase. He went on further in this
strain. To strain .statements. Strain every muscle.
There is some strained feeling between the races. The
strain is great upon their finances. Dancing was begun
to the strains of irresistible music. There was more
said in the same strain.

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Strait. — The rumour got out that we were in financial
straits. France is in a desperate strait, and its downfall
is imminent.

Strengthen. — The reports of his condition strengthen
the belief long prevalent that thr re is no possibility of
his recovery as advices implied.

Strenuous. — Strenuous exertions. >iotwithstanding
his strenuous objections.

Streaa, — The stress of the trouble falls upon the brain.

Stretch. — It is a gross stretch of privileges. It can
with a stretch of courtesy be called so. It is beyond the
limits of vision. While stretched upon a hammock
enjoying the idle sensuous life they lead here.

Strict. — They are bitter in their strictures on the
order to return to work. He gave him strictly to under-
stand 80. It is not strictly within the bounds of eti-
quette. Although a strict blue ribbon man, he drank
the wine given him by the celebrities of Paris.

Stride. — It is making rapid strides. Our cause and
our country have made great strides.

Strife. — Party strife has become very virulent.

Srike. — He struck me as a fluent speaker. A striking
feature. That is the first thing which strikes one as
curious. To strike for higher wages is every man's
right, but it may be every man's misfortune. She
is grief stricken. It strikes me as strange that he
should prefer to suit himself. Consistent with inde-
pendence in these matters. Her appearance struck me
forcibly. I am struck by the smallness of the propor-
tion. A striking departure from the usages of friendly
States. His efforts to make the strike general have thus
far met with small success. The strike is no nearer an
end than it was. The strikers are gaining ground. I
am struck with the fact that, on every important event
of my life, he, &c. You should keep in mind the fact of
their endeavouring to work up a strike.

Stringent- -Its provisions are stringent. Stringent
orders. He is taking stringent precautions to prevent
the disease spreading.

Strive. — He is vainly striving to do it. It is the means
and not the end we are striving for. He strove to show
that in the event of his deciding to quit London. &;c.

Strong. — The lines of the face are strong and harsh.
His denouncing it in strong language is of daily occur-
rence. This fact adds strength to the theory advanced

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)wnfaU

jngthen
nlity of

landing

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A striking

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,une. She

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struck me

^e propor-

jf friendly

|l have thus

nearer an

ground. I

•tant event

the fact of

Stringent
I to prevent

, the means
_)ve to show
^don, &c.

and harsh.

laily occur-
advanced

Studiously olffensive.

Structure. — The houses are of the most varied struc-
ture.

Stubborn. — He stubbornly refused.

Stump. They stumped him for an answer. He is
on the stump (electioneering).

Sturdy. — There was sturdy opposition to it.

Subdue. — His spirit is not subaued.

Subject. — He came out strong on the subject. He re-
turns to the subject thus : On this subject there is much
public misapprehension. He is coquetting with the sub-
ject. I do not see the soundness of your views on this
subject. He has been subjected to an infamous persecu-
tion in the shape of anonymous letters, couched in obscene
language and written ostensibly as his brother's. It has
long been a subject of much concern to me. While I am
talking about women, a word on the subject of theatres.
He became insane on the subject of religion. That is
the general feeling on the subject. The question of the
existence of the association has been the subject of much
discussion. Subject to inconvenient changes. To sub-
ject one to necessity and inconvenience. A subject of
complaint and comment. They have been subjected to
a constant strain of excitement — a protracted persecu-
tion. They are in accord on the subject. The subject
of cheap riding is a very interesting one, but it is hardly
my province to enter into it. Go into the subject scien-
tifically. The unfortunate subject of this sketch was
reared amidst the scenes of a happy home. Subject its
practicability to a test. Tell stories only as they grow
out of the subject matter of the conversation, or as they
serve to illustrate or enliven it. It is hardly a fair way
to look at the subject. His views on divers subjects.
My method of dealing with the subject. They were
subjected to jeers and taunts from the wounded victims
of their onslaught. That is the subject uppermost in
their minds. He is the subject of all sorts of inquiries.
Owing to the prominence the subject has recently ob-
tained, his views will be read with an unusual amount
of attention. Fix your mind intently upon the subject.
It is a subject of rumour that there is probability of
more trouble over it. Every one agreed upon the sub-
ject. Subjects of interest viewed from various stand-
points. She is subject to hysterical fits of crying that

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leave her almost prostrated. It formed the staple sub
ject of conversation.

Sunder. — There is a community of feeling between
them which cannot be sundered.

Submit. — They refused to submit tamely to such
treatment. I claim or submit that it is so. I beg to
submit the following remarks to your attention. The
question submitted is the possibility of contamination.
Once for all, I submit that all such innovations are in-
troduced to the thinking world wholly and solely on
my responsibility; in other words, if any one should
be hanged for them I am the man. They submit tamely
to the most ignominious slavery.

Subordinate. — He should not be subordinate to the
ebb and flow of opinions.

Subscribe. — Subscribe to its principles.

Subsequent. — -Subsequent attempts were made without
success.

Subserve. — He said so with a degree of obsequious
subserviency that was peculiarly ravolting.

Subside. — The uproar then subsided. — The water has
subsided six inches. The iinancial crisis is subcJiding.
The excitement is subsiding. The tax question will
subside into insignificance and silence. I may add that
the storm is subsiding.

Substance — It is substantially the same. The speech
is substantially as follows : It is a substantial pledge
of his sincerity. In substance it is the same. There is
error of a substantial kind in that theory. That is the
substance of the report. To substantiate views. Sub-
stantiate your charges by absolute proof. The substance
of his evidence is important. Substantiate the above
facts. A substantial meal. Substantial results. The
house is substantially built. I am able to substantiate
it upon testimony of unimpeachable value. Substantial
reasons, but impossible conditions.

Subtle. — A subtle examiner.

Subterfuge. — He expended his wrath on me, declaring
the refusal of his check was a mere subterfuge to keep
him out of the game.

Subvert. — Such conduct could be but subversive of
discipline, and the principles of justice and liberty.

Succeed. — His tour was an unqualified success. The
enterprise succeeded. He met with indifferent success.

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For two iuccessive seasons. The lecture was short, but
otherwise it was a perfect success. This success is all
the more noticeable as, owinpj to his continued ill-health,
buc comparatively little could be done to place the work
before the public. Elated over success. He expressed
unabated confidence in final success. Notwithstanding
general adverse circumstances, tht match was a success.
It is quite within the mark to say that she owes more
to her beauty than to her talent for her success. His
success is due to the accidents of art and knowledge.

Succumb. — He succumbed to an attack of fever.
They succumb to the necessities of the hour. His deter-
mination to tight down the accusations rather than
succumb to public clamor is the result of my impor-
tunities. The idea is not tenable that you could succeed.

Suffer. — From this we have for a time suffered. He
has suffered incalculably in prestige on this account.
His interests will not suffer at my hands. He suffers
from insomnia and exhibits alarming symtoms of cerebral
affection. The right of free speech shall not suffer at
my hands. Sports will suffer a grievous blow from the
shady circumstances of last season. He suffered pri-
vations during his incarceration. I suffered defeat at
his hands.

Suffice. — Let it suffice to say that with the hour in-
variably comes the man. Suffice it to say, the law is
not to blame. It is suflScient for my purpose that the
word sounds odiously. But, methinks, it should suflBce
to say that, &c.

Suggest. — He makes a good looking suggestion v/hen
he advocates that, &c. It suggests an interesting ques-
tion. It suggests the propriety of doing it. He sug-
gested the desirability of testing public sentiment on
the question of licence. It is highly suggestive. Pre-
cautions which experience suggested. Worse than that,
it has suggested the existence of bitter domestic strife,
and has assumed the appearance of persecution for con-
science sake. His silence was more suggestive than the
bitterest invectives would have been. It suggests
another interesting field of inquiry. It suggests the
idea of a funeral procession. He was comfortably
ensconced in his apartments which were anything but
suggestive of a cell. Suggest a method by which faci-
lities could be extended. Its bare mention is sufficient

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to suggest many benefits. That is the first remedy that
suggests itself. All things considered, I am led to
wonder why the suggestion came from him. That is
the first thought that suggests itself. I would not
suggest any ungenerous suspicions as to its genuine-
ness. The interest I take in it is intensified by your
suggestion. You cannot secure sweeping reforms such
as those suggested, in the course of a few months, with-
out inflicting serious injustice on those engaged in the
business. At my suggestion they will fulfil those con-
ditions, but, wanting that, I shall sue them. Various
remedies are suggested to relieve those untoward cir-
cumstances. Latterly he suggested the expediency of
doing so. He yielded a point at my suggestion. I
immediately grasped the humour of the suggestion.

Suit. — It is suited to a voice of very moderate com-
pass. The law must not be interrupted to suit his taste.
This truism, though suited to all times and circum-
stances, is especially applicable to Canada. It is eminently
suited to those wants. He is protestant or catholic, as
suits his purpose. The suit which landed him in prison,
is engrossing the attention of capitalists.

Sullen. — His aspect was that of sullen indifference.

Sum. — He rose to sum up the debate. That is the
sum and substance of it. The donations sum up ten
dollars.

Summary. — He was a noticeable figure at the races,
and did not appear to be in the least ruffled at his sum-
mary dismissal. To summarize evidence. It is thus
succinctly summarized : The treatment he received,
though summary enough, was not needlessly cruel. He
was summarily dismissed.

Summon. — Medical assistance was summoned.

Sundry. — Sundry Scotch members declined to join in
the usual demonstrations of respect. Sundry uncom-
plimentary epithets were freely bandied about.

Sup. — We supped magnificently off" broiled duck.

Superb. — The weather was simply superb.

Supercede. — Peace of mind is a blessing that nothing
can supercede. It will yet supercede the ordinary style
of writing.

Superior. — Her dress bespoke a lady of superior class.

Supercilious. — The supercilious look, the insolent
stare, the vulgar assertion of self.

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it is the
m up ten

the races,
his sum-
is thus
received,
'uel. He

[to join in
uncom-

luck.

nothing
^ary style

Irior class,
insolent

Superlative. — While speaking in superlatives, I may
point out thai; some of them are good.

Superfluous. — I sold my superfluous belongings. It
is superfluous to consider what vipw I take of his action.

Supple7}ient, — The rumour is '^" a^ supplemented with
the statement that he will stay.

Supply. — The convention supplied him with means of
attack. They are supplied as the necessity for them
arises. Every want was supplied on the instant. The
supply is insufficient. His memoirs supply a magnifi-
cent field for imaginative lying.

Suppose. — He saw a chance to get even with his sup-
posed enemy. Suppose a man to have riches.

Suppress. — The city is to be congratulated on his
successful efforts to suppress the loathsome disease. To
suppress crime, facts, disturbance. Afternoon teas ought
to be suppressed by Act of Parliament, as they induce a
taste for gossip and dyspepsia. In his lecture he argued
in favor of suppressing prisons. The news of the das-
tardly deed has been suppressed.

Supreme. — It is supremely ridiculous. At a supreme
moment like this. A supreme effort was made to mu.ster
up a strong contingent composed of his enemies. Every
detail is supremely perfect. It is supremely funny.

Support. — They give it only a lukewarm support.
The summit of my ambition would have been to support
him and give effect to his wise inclinations. Support
your demands by force. I am sanguine of having his
I support.

Suppose. — It is popularly supposed that he took defeat
[gracefully. It is the climax of absurdity to suppose
you can attain the amazing result oi writing so fast.
iThis supposes that, &;c. ' \ ,

Sure. — I am not so sure aliout thai

Surge. — The streets are filled with surging masses.
lAn immense crowd surged round the boifS^ tP 4^ fum
Ihomage. . , ; ,

Surmount. — He surinonnted the fliflRciiIty with the
Iresources at hie command.

Surpass. — This m'tress lias Hllfpftsfifid lifer former
lachievements. She fturly sui'pHWfjed herself, and was
Irecailed. In magnificence of style lie suipa.sses him.
The scene is surpassingly beautiful and entrancing.

Surprise. — A genuine surprise was sprung on the

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defence (legal). His eyes opened in utter surprise, and
his first impulse was to throw out this infernal stuff
(ice cream); but, being hard pressed by a laughing crowd,
he clasped his hands to his mouth.

Surmise. — Various explanations are surmised to ac-
count for arousing their sympathy.

Surreptitious. — The article found its way into the
paper surreptitiously.

Surround. — You do not know the diflSculties of his
position surrounded as he is by various influences. The
same circumstances surround him as did Guibord.
Among the myriads of temptations surrounding child-
hood, if the bad traits exist, th»'y are the ones most likely
to gain snppremacy.

Survive. — The (fesire survives after the pride of youth
has passed. The worst features of the feudal system
still survive. If the movement is dead its influence sur-
vive*. To survive disaster.

Suncapi/ihle. — The excellent roads are worthy of all
commeridatiof/, the only improvement to which they are
susceptible being an occasional watering, I believe I
arri within the truth when I say that such charges are
susceptible of proof, and I consider it incumbent upon
the authorities to ^ake such measures.

Suspend. — Neg 'itions have been suspended. All
discussion relative j Egyptian affairs will b»« suspended
in the interim. Traffic is suspended. My Mlwpense was
like slow torture. Military operations havu been hus-
pended.

Sustain, — To sustain one's position. Qlad«^o»^ l#|
sustained. To sustain relations, an ftiiiiiderit, kn iw
took up a subscription towards making good the inm
sustained, and, otherwisp, rendered valuable assistance.!
He sustained serious injuries. You will be '"ompensaterlB^.g^j.j
for your losses. They have through various instrumenlshe ti
talities sustained them in their operations. That cora-lnant
pletely sustains my contention that it is utterly impos-ipJa^jQ
sible. To sustain a decision. The Church — Religion isition.
sustained. I^eno-t}

Symptom. — He sleep." ^norly, and is showing syrnp-iof f,Q^
toms of insanity. I^^ey

*Si"vt;a2/-— These impress io/is Goiitirt ■'ed to exercise theiilHe ha
sway on my m'l d. ItHken

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lI stuft
crowd,

Swing. — The political campaign is in full swing.
Sympathy. — The French are in sympathy with the
rebels. I sympathize with the object of the meeting.
He has land league sympathies. His sympathies and
associations are French. They are suspected of French
sympathies. He is sympathetic towards Ireland. My
sympathy with France is intense. I heartily sympa-
thize with the object of the meeting. They are receiving
tangible marks of sympathy and assistance in their en-
deavours. Unrestrained sympathy.

Synopsis. — A synopsis of the work done and his
address (speech).

System. — A system of cruelty. The system of doing
so is bad. The system of staying out at night is bad.
His book is before the public, but his system is anta-
gonistic to all modern ideas of self-government. The
system of sending passengers by Rail is to be discon-
tinued. I have come to this determination from a con-
viction that you have fully developed your system.

Taboi). — That a man should be tabooed and rejected
because he is rich, is a new and untenable doctrine, and
quite as objectionable as its twin theory, that one should
be Niiiiilarly treated because he is poor.

Taciturn. — Ordinarily, he is taciturn. His tacit con-
sent.

Take. — An unfortunate affair took place, which caused
much comment in fashionable circles. Serious conflicts
took place over his sweeping majority. They are taking
ii|) the cudgels in Scotland's behalf. They are taking
into consideration the advisability of doing so. They
have tak(*n up his case. According to tV>is, the revolu-
tion wai to have taken place noyt year. He took me
into his confidence. Broad is che way that leads to
'lestruction, and the multitu'~le of mankind take to it.
sinstruinenBShe takes to the men a good deal. They are very indig-
nant at the course taken. A long discussion took
place upon the proposition to restore religious educa-
Reli^io^ isation. It is impossible in an argument of moderate
length to take up all the points as suggested. No one
of note took up the idea, and attempted to elucidate it.
They have not taken to it with any considerable favor.
He has been taken to task for it. The stand he has
taken with regard to it. He does not tak. kindly to
rough work. He has permanently taken up his resji-

d to ac-

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dence here. They felt a 'ood deal of disappointment at
the promised tournament not taking place. Take pre-
cautions against disease. I sharply took him to account
for it. I took in the situation in a moment. They took
up the cheer and gave him three times three with a
vengeance. He will soon take the reins of office. It
will only take practical effect after the specified time.
I could never take to it. The firmness of the attitude
he has taken. Charity takes odd forms sometimes. You
take the opposite view, and, in doing so, affirm by impli-
cation that while the possession of wealth should be a
bar to election, the lack of it should be equally effective
to exclude. The current belief we take to be that poli-
tical gatherings are not, as a rule, productive of much
good. It seems to have taken a most decided turn for
the better. Take prompt and effective measures. He
takes comfort out of the fact that, &c. An informal
reception took place both pleasing and affecting to wit-
ness. The announcement took the House by surprise.
The lectura was interspersed with anecdotes which took
the assemblage by storm. Take action for shorter hours.
They have taken a wise course in coming forward a.s
they have done. Exception has been taken to its use.
The tickets have all been taken up. The papers have
taken it up rather warmly. His health is taking a turn
for the worse. Let us take up the subject seriously.
They have taken the matter up very strongly, and do
not intend to let any grass grow under their feet. Reve-
rently I took charge of it. I then took the floor. The
government takes to itself the improved state of things.
I took offence at this. They took a lively interest inl^oi'm
the proceedings. At this juncture a lengthy discussion I "^ifo
took place. The government has taken an important
step in the direction of removing the present incubus in
the shape of increased taxation. He is gloriously drunk
and will take some time to sober up. Offer no interfe-|
rence in the means taken to effect his expulsion. We|
are not obliged to take to the roadway in Winter in th
city. You must make the amount good, or tak*^ th
consequences. She is taking in her manners. It i
taking in public estimation.

Talk — He talked on town topics. It is the talk o:
the street. All the talk is on his side. He makes him
sei* the talk of the town. A great deal of nonsense

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iinent at
ike pre-
account
hey took
je with a
►ffice. It
tied time.
} attitude
aes. You
by impU-
lould be a
y effective

tViat poU-
re of much
1 turn for
3ures. He
a informal
ing to wit-
yy surprise,
which took
orter hours,
forward as
n to its use.
)apers have
iking a turn
it seriously,
gly, and do
feet. Reve-
floor. The
[te of things,
interest in
discussion
important]
,it incubus in
|ously drunk
^r no interfe-
lulsion. ^^'^1
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or tak*^ th(
ners. It i

the talk o'
makes him
nonsense n

talked by rabid radicals. Let us talk the language of
.sober common sen.se.

Task. — He has been taken to task for it.

Taunt. — He was taunted with his silence. He taun-
ted him with meanness.

Taste. — An attractive man with literary tastes. There
is no accounting for tastes.

Tax. — It was irresistibly funny and taxed me greatly,
for I bit my lips hard to keep from laughing. It is a
task that will tax their energies to the utmost. At pre-
sent writing, the hotel is taxed to its fullest capacity.
The accommodation was taxed to the utmo.st. They are
hampered and burdened by a heavy tax. The case tax-
ed the risibilities of the audience. Shorthand is a great
tax upon my time. It is an undertaking that would tax
the ability of Europe.

Tea'm. — His only available wealth is a horse and team.

TeW.— Every dollar will tell.

Temper. — A good breeze tempers the heat.

Temporary. — He is temporarily out of employment.
The heat is rendered bearable by the sea breezes.

Tenable. — The position taken by you is untenable.

Tend. — His liberal tendencies are too pronounced. It
is a human tendency to err. The event will tend to
preserve peace. He has suicidal tendencies. It tends
to the development of England's resources, and conduces
to the stability of trade. His discourse tended to show
that he is possessed of high ability as a pulpit orator.
Such a course has not tended to promote his success. The
tendency of political thought is towards the social re-
formation of the masses. It will tend to bring about
uniformity in style. There is a tendency to over indul-
gence in alcoholic stimulants. All his belief tends to
catholicity. Protestant tendencies. It tends to long
life. All tends to prove that. This system of restric-
tion is far from tending to morality. It may tend to
modify her policy. It tends to increase my anxiety.
An uncontrollable tendency. It will tend to arouse
national hostility. To what end does it tend ? Transla-
tion tends to exercise the higher powers of the mind.
The society has pronouncedly socialistic tendencies.
There seems to be a strong tendency in certain quarters,
notably the Englislj papers, to connect the seizure with
:tfio.se negotiatioiii. It has no tendency to make people

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virtuous. The tendency or current of human thought
is in the direction of progress. It would tend to remove
religious prejudices. The gist of his remarks tended to
show that. It is the universal tendency of the times —
modern times. A man of liberal tendencies. The grow-
ing tendency of women may appropriately be so defined.
Of late years there has been a decided tendency to turn
the stage into a species of millinery show. Their action
tended to their own defeat, and did not succeed in turn-
ing the tide of our aspirations. This fact is taken as an
indication that indiscriminate immigration tends to de-
teriorate the social status of the people. Whatever tends
to draw men together in the bonds of affection and har-
mony will also enable them both to give and to receive an
occasional rebuke in the spirit which alone can make it
effective in doing good.

Tender. — A movement is on foot to tender him a ban-
quet in recognition of his gifts for the benefit of the
city, notably of his charities. In tendering advice upon
European questions, he monopolized the time until recess.
He tendered me some advice in his letter. He was ten-
dered an ovation. It remains for the government to
tender them effectual aid. He has been tendered an in-
vitation. He has tendered a solution of the problem.
There was a brilliant reception tendered him. We ten-
der you our warmest acknowledgments for your
generous sympathy — our grateful acknowledgments.
They have tendered themselves for examination, and
thus disproved the imputation of a desire to shirk the
inquiry.

Tevsion. — The tension in their feelings is great. The
tension has been brought to a climax by the fact that
the destinies of Europe have been deprived of their axis.

Tenor. — His speech was of the same tenor as yours.
Petitions of that tenor. The tenor of the letter will be
his answer to all insinuations from whatever source.

Term,. — We are not upon speaking terms. He does
not seem to be a politician as that term is usually un-
derstood. The term " separation " is not correctly
applied in this case. It is a home in every sense of the
term. I will meet you on any terms. No definite
term of service is fixed. The French will bring the
English to terms. In the general sense of the term they |
are good.

271 —

lought
emove
ide<i to
iine3 —
J grow-
riefiued.
to turn
r action
in tarn-
en as an
la to de-
;er teiids
and har-

im a ban-
sfit of the
vice upon
ntil recess.
i was ten-
jrnment to
ired an in-
3 problem.
^ We ten-
for your
ledguients.
lation, and
shirk the

Terminate. — They terminated the discussion amidst
the plaudits of the audience. The interview terminated
in a disagreement. Devise means to bring the proposi-
tion to a successful termination, irrespective of conse-
quences.

Terms. — I am on terms of personal intimacy with
him. He condemns it in bitter terms. He draws a de-
plorable picture of his condition, and condemns their
conduct in the .severest terms.

Terror. — Terrified almost to death. The scenes at-
tending their persecution were terrible.

Test. — It has severely tested his capacity for work.
It was a test of my capabilities. Test its usefulness by
actual experience. A series of important tests are now
being made. It testifies to the near approach of Winter.
Test his qualificatious. I mean to make a test of it. A
decisive step was taken to day to test the question. A
test of its practicability and effectiveness.

Testify. — He has testified his respect for him. To
testify to wrongs. He has testified the liveliest interest
in the question. He testified in a low tone, and with
evident unwillingness. He testified to that effect to his
good character. To testify to facts. That testifies to
his appreciation of nice scenery. They all testify to
the fairness of the report. The crowd testified to the
interest that was felt on the principal question before
the council. Coming down to more recent times, he
testified to their gallantry. An unrivalled reputation
to which our patrons have testified unsolicited.

Thanks. — I take this opportunity of returning my
heartfelt thanks to you. Thanks to the salubrious
climate, they are long lived.

Theme. — Canada was his theme. It is the theme
(subiect) of general remark.

Theory. — The common theory is that he was robbed.
Think. — Perhaps, however, on second thoughts, &c.
From present evidence I think it safe to say that, &c.
I will think out a plan.

Thing. — It would be a very good thing if you could
doit. As an illustration of the way in which things
are done, invitations are issued daily.

Through. — The air is balmy throughout the country,
I and the conditions of life are ample and easy, and im-
press a man with a feeling of wonder. > i^ , :

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Thorough. — He is thoroughly at home in French.
He is thoroughly in their secrets. Th«; book shows a
thorough knowledge of tlie subject treated, and will, no
doubt, meet with general favor. He expressed himself
as thoroughly satisfied. They enjoyed themselves
thoroughly. I have gone thoroughly into the matter.

Thousand. — He has $10,000 in his own name and a
thousand in prospective.

Threaten. — On the part of tenants there is an indis-
position, or, perhaps, it should be called an inability
to pay rent, and trouble in this direction is threatened.
It threatens to end fatally.

Throng. — The streets were thronged with turbulent
crowds, but they were dispersed without the occurrence
of riotous demonstrations.

Throw. — You would be thrown upon your own re-
sources. Do not. throw the onus on my h>houlder,s.
Tremendous energy was thrown into the preparations.
I have not a particle of sympathy to throw away upon
him. I comnr need it with high hopes, but finally
threw it up as a bad job. His unassuming style was
altogether thrown in the shade by your go as you pleuse
demeanour. From the few particulars that could be
obtained it appears it has thrown the city into a great
state of excitement.

Thus. — He has tried, but thus far without success.
It is ever thus.

Ihwart. — I found myself thwarted at every turn.
They are trying to thwart his increasing influence.

Tickle. — It is a ticklish operation by no means devoid
of danger.

Tide. — The tide runs high against Ireland. The tide
of public opinion is against him. Tide over your diffi-
culties. Before the tide of emigration sets in. There
is no wanting evidence that the tide has been per-
manently turned towards this country. Capable men
stemming the tide of extravagance. The tide of immi-
gration is towards this city, of people who are wedded
to old fashioned ideas.

Tight. — He is in a tight place.

Time. — He is trying to hide the ravages of time. I
am doing fairly well as the times go. There was an i
exciting time at the meeting. I might dilate till morn-
ing on the many varied costumes and their wearers,!

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French.
(hows a
will, no
himseH:
mselveH
\atter.
,e and a

m indis-
inability
reatened.

[,urbulent
ccurrence

r own re-
frhoulders.
parations.
way upon
ut finally
style was
you please
b could be
ito a great

>ut success.

ery turn,
uence.
lans devoid

The tide
your diffi-
in. There
been pev-
apable men
ie of ioinii-
are wedded

,f time. I
,ere was an I
,e till morn-
sir wearers,

only the time draws on apace ; suffice it to mention one
more of the galaxy of beauty, who wore a satin dress,
which color bids fair to run black very close.

Tint. — So pronounced was the tint that he pa.ssed for a
darkey.

Tie. — They tie the hands of public charity. Their
hands are tied by public sympathy with disorder.

Time. — It is bad enough at the best of times. He is
iiaving a lively time with the police. The announce-
ment is timely. Knots of curious people collected from
time to time. Time was when, &c. Frcui that time
onwfird.

Tip. — He is a republican t> the tips of his fingers.

Tire. — One never tires seeing it.

Tinsue. — His manifesto is a tissue of calumny and
brag. A tissue of falsehoods seriously atfectin^jf his moral
character.

Tithe. — There is not a tithe of foundation for the
statement.

Tiptoe. — He is on the tiptoe of expectfttion.

Toil. — He is in the toils of the law. He is in the toils
for forgery.

Tolerate. — Further resistance on their part cannot be
tolerated. I will not tolerate the violation of such rights.
He refu.sed to recognize or tolerate any of them near
him.

Tolerable. — We drank to the success of our journey,
and felt tolerably independent. They are so dissimilar
th&t it is tolerably evident that, &c. I am tolerably cer-
tain of it.

Tone. — He said so in his most unctious and wheedling
tone. He writes in a tone of absolute despondency.
The warlike tone of the report. A speech mild in tone.
The speech was a great effbi't, but was marred by the
harsh tones of the speaker.

Topic. — That is not a fit topic for discu.s.sion. It i.s^
the great topic of interest on the street. His retirement
was the leading topic of discussion. His fall has been
the absorbing topic of discussion. It is the all absorb-
ing topic on the streets and in public places. To discuss
a pressing topic. It is always best in these cases tv
begin al the top, or with the highest oflScials.

Total. — It is a total failure for the re&son indicated. '
It has undergone a total change in the face of recent
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events. He appears totally indifferent to his fate, and
is down for a lecture. He touched upon the good ser-
vice done them by the mayor, whose remarks on behalf
of the Council were greatly to the point.

Touch. — The thermometer touched 34° yesterday and
registered 40° the day before. The change does not
touch the object in view. Among the several points
upon which he touched was the land question. His
explanations touching the questions at issue are in like
manner satisfactory being received with general ap-
plause. That subject was not touched. One point
touched was the restriction of licenses. He touched
upon the advantages derivable from it. We have had
a touch of the storm here. He touched on all the points
of Canadian development.

Track. — They are fleeing from the country with the
police on their track.

Trace. — The disease should be traced to its source.
He traced its history through its various stages. It is
not traceable to that. The rumours cannot be traced to
any authentic source. There is no trace of intellectual
inferiority. He showed traces of ans^oyance. The er -
velope bore plain traces of having been tampered with.

Tradition. — Continue faithful to the traditions of the
liberal party, and do not swerve from their path.

Trammel. — He should not seek to trammel him in his
efforts to settle the Irish question. i '

Tranquil. — Perfect tranquillity will be the order of
the day.

Tran8a4it. — A large amount of the usual routine busi-
ness was transacted. She transacts his affairs.

Transcend. — It transcends it as day transcends the
night. V V *:.i

Transit. — Boats are the only means of transit over
the water.

Transpa/rent good faith and candour.

Transpire. — The exact amount has not transpired.
Nothing fresh has transpired in the case. On inquiry,
it transpired that, Sue. li transpires that there are four
cases. The few details which have transpired in con-
nection with it are in the main incorrect.

Transjdant.— The one reason that has restrained him
from transplanting himself to the other Hou.se.

Transition. — What a rapid transition has been I
wrought this year.

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and
aer-
haU

and
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oints

His
I like
.1 ap-
point
uched
re had
points

ith the

source.
. It is
aced to
llectual
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I.
m in his

order of

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>nds the

Lsit over

janspired.

inquiry,

are four

in con-

dned hire

las been |

Traverae.-

-Only a few steps had been traversed be-
fore they saw him sallying forth. To traverse state-
ment. He traversed only a very short distance, and it
was with difficulty he reached the place.

Treat. — He treats the matter lightly — as utterly ridi-
culous. He treated me to a very low dose of abuse. I
am treating for the purchase of the house. His proteat
was treated with contempt. X was undecided as to the
mode in which I should treat the affair. The family
was treated to a most painful occurrence in the death
of her son. They treated his vi«i!ws as chimerical. Yes-
terday was not the first of April, but I was treated as if
it had been. It negatives, the assertion that I was trea-
ted in a similar fashion. His testimony is treated as
\7orthless.

Tribute. — The systematic discipline and air of comfort
which everywhere is apparent, is a fine tribute to their
devotion. After flowery tributes to the previous speakers
he slid into an atiack on me which made me wriggle in
my seat. The large audience was a tribute to her genius.
They paid him a fitting tribute.

Trick. — It is an old time election trick. This joke on
you shows you to have been badly tricked.

Trivial. — His letter is of trivial importance, though
magnified into a state question.

Trouble. — Notwithstanding that troublous times have
arrived. I do not trouble myself about the differences
of the past or the far future. He died from a trouble
of the heart. With this (at this juncture) he entered
and inquired about the trouble. He is laid up with a
complication of cold and bronchial troubles.

True. — Void of truth. Truly her face has been her
fortune. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Tell
the sober truth. He is as true as steel. He has been
true tc his convictions all through. There is much force
and tr'ith in your remarks; It is none the less true
that, &c.

Trust. — Beware of trusting to (deceptive) appearances.
I cannot trust my memory for details.

Try. — He is trying to make political capital by it.
This at any rate is the experience of other cities where
the experiment has been largely tried. He his clearly
trying to make the best of a bad case. This is the means
taken to try and get, at the bottom of it. He is trying
to dodge the issue. ,

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Tumult — On rising to respond he met with a perfect
tumult of applause. She made her appearance amid
the moHt tumultuous applause. The tumult and the
rush was uncontrollable.

Twi^. — Chance acquaintance gradually ripened into
friendship which, in turn, developed into love. His
illness is taking a fatal turn, no one having lent him
any assistance. He turned up bright and early this
morning. His health has taken a turn for the worse.
The harvest is turning out well. The best team they
can turn out. Tiiink of it, turn it over in your mind.
It now turns out most regretably that, through a slight
i /regularity, he is in a minority. It was wholly in vain,
as it timed out. He has iu^t turned his fortieth vea**
No clue as to his whereabouts has yet turned up. He
has turned up in London. To all his proposals she
turned a deaf ear.

Twofold. — This much is clear that he who was shot
turns out to have been insane.

Type. — He is a good type of the ^ ish gentleman.

Umbrage has been taken at it.

Ultimate. — My desire in the matter was ultimately
overborne. Nothing offers a surer basis of ultimate suc-
cess. Hd warned me of the ultimate consequence of
such a step.

Unanimous. — They were unanimously of opinion
that, &;c. The agreement was unanimous.

Unaffected by the extremes of heat and cold.

Unborn. — The nnborn generation.

Unbounded. — The enthusiasm was unbounded.

Unbalanced. — His mind is unbalanced or unhinged by
epilepsy.

Unaitauming. — He is unassuming in his manners.

Unabated. — The interest it has created continues un-
abated.

Unceasing. — He is unceasing in his devotion to our
interests.

Unconcern. — I looked at hijn with much unconcern.

Uncompromising. — He is my bitter uncompromising
enc'nv.

Uncontrollable. — I fell into a fit of uncontrollable
lauflfhter.

Undergo. — His ideas have undergone a marked change.
He has recently Undergone domestic bereavement.

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direct

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277 —

This question underwent considerable discussion, and all
were of the opinion that it should be decided in the
affirmative. I have undergone some such experience
myself.

Underlie. — There is some truth underlying the sar-
casm. There is something suspicious underlying the
reports so profusely scattered through the newspapers.

Underrate desirability.

Understand. — It is generally understood that free
lunch is a bait for public patronage. I am given to
understand so. I understand through private ad vices that,
&c. It is pretty generally understood that confectioners
use arsenic. It is understood that negotiations are now
under way. I did so on the understanding that, &c.

Undertake. — He undertook to lecture them in a cha-
racteristic fashion. It is an undertaking which deserves
warm backing, and we wish to see it furthered by abso-
lutely unobjectionable means. He is slow to undertake
so responsible a task. A gigantic undertaking.

Undeserved. — It was undeserved. . <

UndeHrable. — It is undesirable. He is a veijy unde-
sirable individual. ,, . .

Undoubted heresies.

Undxne. — The greatest evil appears to be the undue
construction of holdings. Undue severity.

Unearth. — An apparently extensive system of robbery
has been uneartiied. , ,, , ^,

Unequalled in design and durability.

Unfold. — A book unfoldiLg mysteries t> d thrilling
adventure;).

Ungua.'ded. — In an unguarded moment.

Unimpaired. — He preserved his faculties unimpaired
until his death.

Uniq'tjue. — In this re.«pect his opportunities are unique.
The spectacle was unique of its kind. It is a piece of
unique cuteness.

Uninformed of feelings.

Unintentional. — The inaccuracy of the reporter was
unintentional.

Unite. — A united effort is being quietly made in that
direction. His works unite truth of matter with beauty
of form.

Unlucky. — The unlucky wight received a shock pro-
portioned exactly to the humour of his assistant, but did
not attribute blame wO him directly.

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Unlock. — We mutually unlocked our confidence.

Unmiatakahle. — I m^an yourself unmistakably.

Unparalleled success — brutality.

Unprecedented. — The theatre is enjoying a period of
unprecedented prosperity. Unprecedented enthusiasm.

Unqualified success.

Unquestionably it is. His virtue, integrity and abi-
lity are alike unquestioned n,nd unquestiono jle. Its
appropriateness is unquestionable. It is unquestionably
the best article in the market. '

Unshaken. — Lcn^alty Unshaken.

Unsparing. — He used hard language in his unsparing
denunciation of public officials.

Untiring. — He is untiring in his efforts to serve them.

Untravetled. — An untravelled greenhorn.

Unused. — I am unused to it.

Unutterably mean.

Up. — He is up for examination.

Uphold. — He upholds the government in its policy.
Public opinion upholds them. He upholds my view of
the difficulty.

Unrivalled excellence and systematised union.

Upset. — Their unanimous opinion has so completely
upset his pretensions that the partisans of Liberalism
have no recourse left but that of abusing the court.

Upshot. — The upshot proves that it does not amount
to very much. That was the upshot of his folly.

Urge. — They are ui^ng him to speak definitely in
regard to his plans. He urges the necessity of the Con-
servatives facing the issue. This objection has been
urged with effect against it. Two reasons are urged
Against such stringent measures as the prohibition of
public gatherings. It is humiliating to have to ur|;e
such common place argumeiits. She has received pro-
mises of pecuniary aid from her son, who urges her to
assert her rights at any expense. He urged the adop-
tion of his views and the necessity of peace, and declar-
ed that English prestige must be maititained, and the
dangers menacing the country avoided. I vainly urged
on him the necessity of reformation. He urged resis-
tance to emigration. He vehemently urged me to do so.
He urged the necessity of aiming at the highest standard
of military efficiency. That urges us to push forward
with redoubled energy. There is nothing to be urged

resu
his i

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sparing
^e them.

policy.

^ of

view

[mpletely

iberalism

)urt.

b amount

initely in
the Con-
has been
ire urged
ibition of
e to urge
sived pro-
ves her to
iie adop-
id declar-
and the
mly urged
^ged resis-
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standard
forward
be urged

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ag^anst it. It was very properly urged that the evil is
in the existence, not in the public recognition of the fact.
He urged upon him the advisability of raising their
salaries. He urged the necessity of immediate action.
The necessity of accuracy, thoroughness and repetition
is again urged with these. The aspirant to shorthand
honors cannot fail of a speedy success. The folly of
such a course is strongly urged upon then. I am ur-
gently in need of funds. It is an argument frequently
urged against its adoption. Mistaken identity was &
good plea urged on his behalf. He restated in effect
the argument already urged. The details of the argu-
ment entered into are urgently necessary. Those are
the pretentions urged i:a having overstepped their juris-
diction. Above and beyond all things, aggressive action
is urged against him as a likely candidate. They don't
take very Kindly to the charges, and so, urge upon the
corporation the advisability of doing something to re-
duce them. He urged upon them the inadvisability of
doing so. At my urgent request we used logs for im-
provised bridges ; and, by dint of leaping, we passed the
barrier ; but they resented our intrusion.

Use. — Such a latin book will supercede (do away with)
the use and expense of classical autnors. He uses the word
unnece.ssarily. He will use his tactics in such a way as to
render any stable government majority impossible.
Strict precautions were used to ensure the fact of its
being secretly removed. He is using it to the best
advantage. A wholesome usage. Use your influence
in encouraging trade. He made judicious use of his in-
disposition by keeping the reporters at bay. A useless
precaution. They are using their utmost efforts on
behalf of their cause. He uses his position to further
private aims. No expression tending towards vulgarity
was used. It is used in a similar way. Expostulations
were useless. You should use your privileges to better
purposes. Using the Word in its true sense. Use your
influence to keep it a going. Use your discretion in
disposing of them. Arsenic is used as a tonic occa-
sionally, and actresses use it to a pretty considerable ex-
tent to impart a bright hue to the complexion, and
lustre to the eyes. Arsenic is alsc/ used with dangerous
results in compounding dyes. He is determined to use
his influence in such a way as shall cause our country

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to occupy the first rank. It is worse than useless to
spend time in attempting impoRsibilities. He used vi-
fforous language. He uses his tongue too freely. To
impair usefulness. He is using his best efforts to get
the bill through. It equals it in importance and use^l-
nesH. He used pressure and argument to tempt a viola-
tion of the law without old time preliminaries. Their
opinions are used to defeat truth and justice. He looks
with disapproval on the proposal to abolish the official
use of French, and stigmatizes it as unfair and unjust,
but has no thought of taking retaliatory s^-eps. There
was no unnecessary harshness used. It is used for the
subversion of freedom. It has always been the usage
in Christian households to interest children in mission
work.

Usher. — I was ushered in and introduced in due form,
and took the remark in good part. The performance was
ushered in by " Home Sweet Home," which was magni-
ficently rendered. The morning was ushered in with a
cloudless sky, but with a biting frost which had a very
depressing effect on the outdoor di ^Jlay. All manners
of callings ushering in 1890 with its live issues ready
for discussion.

Usual. — It is more than usually interesting. The
Council opened with the usual formalities. The perfor-
mances were of the Usual circus order, but nothing CHn
be said in the way of complaint so far as quantity is
concerned.

UtUity.-^lt is of the greatest possible utility. My
own experience of the utility of this practice is the cir-
cumstances which induced me to pursue the study with
steadiness. Utilize his defeat to the utmost. Utilize
your vast commercial experience in enlarging our trade
relations.

Utmost — It shows itself to the utmost advantage, dis-
playing simultaneously buds and blossoms, and beautiful
scenery meets the eye at every turn. They did their
utmost with the limited means at their command to
extinguish the flames, but to no avail. He is looking
forward to it with th,e utmost confidence. He should
do his utmost to contribute to the solution of the prob-
lem. They are exerting themselves x,o the utmost to
make the occasio;:* memorable. It did not last over five
minutes at the utmost. The utmost preciseness of de-

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tail is laid down. The utmost precautions are enforced.
The utmost possible restraint is put upon the servants.
Good roads are of the utmost importance. That is the
utmost the government will concede. The utmost fair-
ness. The utmost I can do is to, &c. It is of the utmost
value to me. Their reserve is carried to the utmost
lim t He is laboring under the utmost extremities of
po-verty. I hold it as a matter of the utmost importance
to yield so convincing a point.

titter. — Incendiary utterances of a man in bad straits.
It gave utterance to mournful notes peculiar to its specie*.
They are utterly unprovided for, and the house is totally
inadequate to protect them from the rain. He is utterly
incapable of teaching error. It was crowded to the
uttermost. On the strength of one or two changes which
are utterly unimportant, so far as the company is con-
cerned, there has been an attempt to create an opinion
that a great triumph has been achieved. This utterance
finds a responsive echo in the hearts of the people. This
is the kind of rubbish he utters. To utter with varying
degrees of force. It hhows the utter illegality of their
course. He uttered friendly sentiments towards him.
The police force is utterly inadequate. He was guarded
in his utterances. He is uttering counterfeit coin. It is
an utter failure, and little short of an insult. I was
utterly deceived by his strategy. Numbers of coolies
go about naked. How strange it is that these richly
endowed islands 80 preeminently fitted to be the abode
of humanity should be utterly destitute of it.

Vacillate. — Vacillation is the bane of religion.

Vague. — For some time past vague rumours have been
in circulation ii> political circles to the effect that the
scandal has been revived. He has vague ideas on f^ome
subjects, and that is one of them. Vague, ambiguous
phraseology. Vague fears.

Vain. — Though I am vain enough to be pleased with
the institution of afternoon teas, nothing can be said for
it. Vain would it be to attempt it.

Valid. — Valid reasons. The ticket is valid for return.

Value. — Rapidity of writing is valuable only when
associated with ease and accuracy of reading ; when the
latter are wanting phrasing loses its value, and had
better be entirely dispensed with. They will be a
valuable auxiliary in the fight for Home Rule. Rewards

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to the value of SIOO. The more one pays for a thinff
the more one values it, as a general rule. They Ure ot
transcendent value both converging to a common end.

Variety. — The reason of the attack ia assigned to a
variety of causes. He is for a variety of reasons the
best hated man in the House. No one had more accurate
or varied knowledge than he. With varying success.
The opinions vouchsafed are as various as they are nume-
rous. Their descriptions of him do not vary in the
least. He is a man of varied attainments and an accom-
plished scholar. They are of varying widths. They
vary in external deaign for a variety of intelligible rea-
sons. My experience has been varied and interesting.
The presents were numerous and varied. They vary in
size and shape.

Vehicle. — The schools are vehicles for the propagation
of socialistic doctriL^s. .'-*•■■.

Venerate. — Venerate his memory.

Vegetable. — The leaf was criticallv examined, but no-
thing could be seen beyond vegetable life.

Vengeance. — That is patriotism with a vengeance.

Vent. — To vent fury on a person.

Ventilate. — The facts will be thoroughly ventilated.
The important questions at stake will be thoroughly
ventilated and discussed. He likes to ventilate his
opinions. To ventilate facts. Ventilate your grievances
through the newspapers. He ventilated his view with
regard to what he termed the high-handed oppression
of the officials. The Russian outrages are being venti-
lated again.

Venture. — If I may venture an opinion. My specu-
lative venture turned out successful. «If I may venture
a word of counsel, it is that the discussion terminate at
this point. I ventured to add that, &;c. ^. s his letters
are not altogether free from recrimination I venture the
opinion that good feeling between the rival parties
would be promoted rather than retarded were this letter
to be the laHt on the subject.

Verge. — Talent verging on genius. A venturesome
journey.

Verdict. — They have agreed on a verdict in her favor,
and are gloating over the fact that, &c.

Verify. — Reports should be verified before they are
dispatched. To verify statements, assertioi^, &c. Here,

the

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they are
l&c. Here,

as elsewhere, is verified the ^ruth of the old saying, " A
little learning is a dangerous thing." Rumours of im-
pending riots were not verified by events,

Veritable. — It is a veritable centre for the dread
disease. A veritable prodigy.

Veraiov. — That is my version of the difficulty. His
version of it is inaccurate. The official version of the
resolutions has been adopted. His version of the contro*
versy has been well aired.

Veto. — An appointment vetoed or snuffed out.

Vestige. — His intervention has removed the last vestige
of doubt about his guilt.

Vest — He is vested with the sole power of appoint-
ment.

Vice. — Thoir great vices are lying and whiskey.

Vicinity. — The houses in the immediate vicinity.

View. — I do not view it with any feelings of alarm.
That is a moderate view to take. The object in view.
Unduly mild view. In view of the persistent efforts
that they have made in certain quarters, a history of
their work cannot be uninteresting. My views on the
matter are not in sympathy with vours. My view of
the case was ver: fled. His view of the state of affairs
is by no means rerssuring. This view is confirmed by
the explanation it affords of some of the circumstances
connected with it. You should not take the gloomiest
possible view of it. I have no very accurate views with
regard to it. In view of the lull in the discussions it is
desirable to know it. H has loose views on religion. This
is in accordance with his previously announced views ;
in this, as in other matters, he his proving himself con-
sistent. That is one view of the question. It is the
only rational view to take. His views are in advance of
mine. There is work being done in a quiet way in
view of the coming elections. His views are broadly
liberal. I tried very hard to take his view of the case.
There cannot be any other conclusion in view of the
evidence adduced. It was oone in view of probable
war. In view of the difficulties still confronting us.
That is the summary of my views. In view of the fact
that there existed no ill will between them he dismissed
the case. Qreat crowds have flocked hither all day
I in view of the event. Aside from the general view that,
I &c. Let everything possible be done with this in view.

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People do not generally take that view. To express
one's views. This view of the case is an injustice tu me.
His views of the various phases of English life were
broad and comprehen.sive. It is in peaceful, not in war-
like views, that France must find her strength and
prosperity. In view of these conflicting elements a re-
course to law is inevitable. I view it with alarm. Our
views are widely divergent. This strength, in view of
the smalluess of their interests, is considered significant.
We are strengthened in this view by the consideration
that, &c. The better opinion is against this view. How
is the difficulty viewed. What are your views on the
question. If you view it otherwise you have been mis-
led by delusive appearances. Those are my views on
the subject. It may be viewed in two lights. Keep its
importance constantly in view. They view the pro-
bability of his early demise with alarm. That is the
popular view of his recent visit. Great interest is felt
in view of the anxiety in city circles. He follows fish-
ing not only as a pastime, but also with a view to
profit. That is my view of the difficulty. The view
that it should have been done sooner is not shared by
me. My view is confirmed by hi.s opinion. The re-
porters were admitted in view of the execution. That
is a view of the matter which is not transcendental.
Their movements were viewed with indiffence. With
this object in view a bill will be introduced to modify
the mode by which they are elected. They have Italy's
humiliation in view while making a show of reconcilia-
tion. It is written with a special view to their guidance.
With a view to pushing business to a conclusion. There
are various views on the question. His views are those
of an educated man. In view of his hostile attitude.

Vie. — Turks and Qreeks vie in courtesies towards
him. In >4ew of the known differences of opinion on
the subject, another line of policy has been decided upon.
Having vied with the men in the process of bidding at
the auction, they came out victorious. That is my view
of the circumstances leading to his resi^rnation. In view
of the issue of the applications we urge the continuance
and extension of the present movement.

Vicissitude. — After various vicissitudes he found him-
self one morning completely stranded, a stranger without
any one to turn to in the direst emergency of his life.

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The fallin}^ through of the scheme for rapid steamHhip
travel is the subject of much discussion in shipping
circles, and a rumour for some time going the rounds
that they h-^. 1 in view the placing of powerful engines
in their rl^eauiers, lent further interest to the subject.
Should they be proceeded against from any quarter,
with a view to their punishment, or with thn purpose of
testing the constitutionality of the provision against

fiiiblicity, they muh.t not involve us in the responsibility,
t was done with a view to compelling its publication.
I speedily became convinced of the fallacy of my views.
He was examined as to his sanity in view of the wan-
tonness of the action. It is interesting in view of so
many contradictory reports ; but, in view of your t»tate-
mtriii, it is easy to understand all. There is no proces-
sion in view (contemplation). That is the main point
kept in view in the examination.

Vigorotis. — This sentiment is likely to find vigorous
expression the coming week. Unabated vigor.

victim. — Whiskey again claims a victim. It is count-
ing its victims by the hundred, and its severity is in-
stanced by mention of the fact that, &c. Victims of
injustice. I am the victim of circumstances.

V'dainovAi. — A man of vilainous appearance. He is
a victim of many misgivings, the chief one of which
is the uncertain standing of his case.

Vindicate, — In the vindication of my character I
cannot be satisfied with less than % retractation on his
part. He vindicated the Policy of the government
aga'nst his imputations.

Violent. — He violently abused the czar, and this de-
termined his fate. He met his death by violent means.
Having fever of a violent type in his house, he was
arrested at my complaint. ' ^ ' " ' ' '

Virtual. — The difficulty may be regarded as virtually
settled. The dramatic sea<«on is now virtually over.
The situation is virtually unchanged.

Violate. — He gave an assurance that the peace of
Europe V7ill not be violated. It is an undcubted fact
. that mothers violate certain well known ' rules in the
matter of dress for the development of children.

Virtue. — It is credited with all the virtues attributed
to sarsaparilla. Virtue is its own reward and vice its
own punishment. In virtue of his opinion I will not go.
The sentence of murder virtually seals his fate.

Visible. — Symptcais of comfort are everywhere visi-
ble. Astonishment was visible on every face,

Visit. — It has been visited by an unprecedently heavy
rain storm. His carelessness was visited with nearly
fatal results. I am inclined to the conclusion that his
visit involves a change.

Vital. — Vital interests are threatene<l. Tho scene was
rather entertaininf]^, but rather undignified when it is
considerec Lhat the vital interests of the empire are at
stake. A vital need. Of vital importance. An object
vitally related to the general welfare. Its vitality is
undiminished and its splendour undimmed. His vitality
is so n**arly exhausted ihat while he may survive the
day he cannot live through another night. I have no
voice in such vital questions. Vital subjects will be
brought up, and a civic welcome extended to the gover-
nor.

.Vitiate. — Drink is a potent agency in vitiating the
quality of the brain.

Vivid. — Your disclosures vividly recall it to me.
While the idea is still vivid on the memory.

Vogue. — This practice has long been in vogue.

Voice. — In saying so I voice the sentiment of the
country. He voiced the sentiments of his colleagues in
misery. Do not listen to the voice of passion. We
voice tiie sentiments of the people in saying so.

Void. — It is void of results. ;

Volume.— -The volume of business done. Voluminous
notes of speeches.

Vote. — He was voted to the chair. The motion was
voted, down.

Voluntary. — He depends on voluntary contributions.

Vote. — They will vote him out of office.

Vouch. — I cannot absolutely vouch for the facts.

Wa::e. — Let us wake up to a sense of our responsibi-
lity.

Waive. — His refusal to waive all further demands is
unseemly, and the demonstration is too suddenly impro-
vised.

Wane.' — The influence of that august body h m the
w^ne. The excitement is waning. His star is waning.
Public interest in the proceedings has begun to wane.
Though the disease is on the wane, he has had to give
up the idea.

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to wane,
jid to give

Want. — You would be wanting in good taste were
you to do do. An impulse is wanting to the public
mind. This is another proof, if proof were wanting, that,
inc. The great want of the hour is to, &c. >lor are
other matters of interest wanting. They want to find
Bomo via media if they can, but their proposaJs admit
of none. '

Wander. — Through what masses of *.hought he wan-
dered in pursuit of his object is a matter known only to
himself.

Wanton. — Do no^ wantonly disgrace yourself.
Warlike. — The war fever is abating. The war cloud
is darkening Europe.

Warm. — After passing the time of day he warmed up
to the subject in hand. The club warmed up and gave
them all the work they could do (in Lacrosse). He thank-
ed his constituents with much warmth of expression.

Warrant. — He does not look so old as his years
warrant. \t is not so serious as to warrant such, fears,
•inch general condition of disorder warrants the enact-
ment of exceptional laws. He forbade it on the pre-
tence that the law does not warrant it. Those attacks
are without warrant as far as the public interests are
concerned. My continued absence does not warrant my
receiving it. The success of the year warrants this
assertion. His past conduct does not warrant the belief
that it is wise to entrust him with the execution of the
laws. It does not warrant the inferences drawn from
it. I have not data to warrant me in doing this. It
warrants the belief that trains will run immediately.
"'^"'^ews from them is exceedingly meagre, and nothing is
«wiAOwn to warrant the conclusion that they have made
anyprogress as yet.

Waste. — Your compassion is wasted on me. He was
wasting the treasures of his mind on a very unprofit-
able audience. I would not waste postage stamps on
him. I have no strength to waste on you. They have
wasted a great deal of intemperate language over the
question. It is w^asting words to inveigh against sui-
cidal protection, but, in conclusion, I will say simply
this:

Watch. — The proceedings are watched with interest.
Let business, not politics, be the • watchword. Thrw
straight games is the watchword.

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Vfax. — Well, well, said he, waxiog irate and eloquent.
Waver, — Public opinion wavers between suicide or
accident in his case.

Way. — Baskets are fashioned in this way. It is para>
mount to all other considerations ; but there is a diffi-
culty in the way of appointing him. He is a money
lender in a small way. What a marvelous fact is here
presented on one's way. The work is under way. The
ceremony was conducted in the usual humdrum fashion
or way. There are two ways of doing most things, a
right way and a wrong. I am getting along first rate
in the way of singing. Nothing bars the way. The
public, in the mass, has a poor way of expressing itself.
Waywa/rd conduct.

Wear. — His face wore an air of much sobriety. Her
face wore a wearied expression which seemed out of
place with her apparently buoyant spirits. The romance
of the affair is worn away. *; ;^

Weaken. — It will weaken his hold on the people, and
will prove a disaster which he will find great difficulty
in tiding over.

Weary. — I shall not attempt to weary you with an
account of our arguments. Wearying of delays I forced
a quarrel.

Weight. — His idtas carry a certain weight with them,
no matter how outre they may be.

Weltering in his blood. f \ / ,, ; .t ,

Whiles. — Between whiles. ; .- r»: ^ H ..v
Whiten. — Before Winter whitens.
Whole. — The report is wholly false. His death was
wholly unlooksd for. Potatoes, on the whole, will suc-
ceed as well as in former years.

Wield. — Prejudice may wield a strong and tyrannical
arm, but itt force grows weak and its hand paralysed
in the contest with that eternal truth which impels to
the best and highest in all things.
Wilf'ul.—WiMxxX neglect.

Wiles. — She fell a victim to the wiles of the charmer.
Win. — His speech won great favor from Gladstone.
It seemed to. be a foregone conclusion that he would
win. The company has won flattering encomiums from
the Press. What with water and mud we are having
«n unpleasant time of it.

Wind^ — He wound up with a very argumentative and
convincing peroration.

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Wink. — I know him as a man above suspicion who
Would never wink at immorality.

Wise. — He is old enough to have cut his wisdom
teeth.

Wish. — His breathing was markedly disturbed, but
they gratified and indulged his wishes.

Wuhdraw. — I have decided to vrithdraw my opposi-
tion to it. To withdraw accusations, charges, &c. "They
have withdrawn their patronage. His pressure upon him
to withdraw has been futile, and he will listen to no
compromise.

Withhold names. Do not withhold or concb^l any
facts that may be of service in the approaching nego-
tiations.

Withstand. — To withstand temptation. It is not
anticipated that permission will be withheld.

Wit. — As has been wittily said, he, &c.

Witness. — The phenomenon with some modifications
has been witnessed elsewhere. Thursday witnessed the
most striking scene in the House An unwonted sight
has been witnessed to-day. I witnessed the procession.
Quite an exciting and interesting scene was witnessed
recently. There was a greater air of activity than
previously witnessed.

Wood. — Their attire bespoke residence in the back
woods.

Wont. — There is little necessity for labor in the Sey-
chelles, from which may have emanated the idea, that
they were originally the garden of Eden. Leas than
you are wont to think.

Wonder. — His attainments are a matter of wonder.
They ask, wonderingly, what he will do next.

Work. — A change has been wrought in him. The
disease is steadily working its way. The same mis-
chievous spirit is at work. Such a system will not
work well. It works injuriously to Catholicity. We
have a solid basis upon which to work. The authorities
are working up evidence against him. He worked his
way to distinction in the face of tremendous difficulties.
Work together for a common object. He might have
wrought much good. The detectives are diligently at
work. It is working havoc in my system. The council
is inadequate to the discharge of its work. What has
wrought this remarkable change ? The work must be

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judgiBd by its resalts. The in«»ffectual working of the
jury system. He is back again to work. Tune works
Wonders. I am not going to work for mere lovo of the
business. Time works great changes. Things are not
working smoothly. The league is working in perfect
harmony with us. It is time to make a move and work
in that direction. Her work extends over into the
afternoon.

Worry. — He is worried about your condition.

World. — The demonstration will assume a form hos-
tile to the world.

Worsted. — Thej'^ got worsted in the struggle. He was
worsted in the quarrel. ^

Worthy. —It is worthy of remark that the great re-
sources of the company contribute a large share to her
success. There is little change worthy of notice. It is
well worth your time to go and see it. The articles ar 3
worth, all told, 100 dollars. ^ •

Wrangle. — The telegraph wrangle will corae to nought.
' Wrap. — He lives a retired melancholy life wrapt up
in the memory of the tragic past.

Wound. — It wounded his pride to an unlimited de-
gree.

Wreak. — It is wreaking retributive justice on England.

Wreak. — A wrecked constitution.

Wrest. — The stick was wrested from him whereupon
he endeavored to take (arrest) him.

Wring. — These concessions were wrung from England
by her necessities.

Wrong. — You have a perfect right to go wrong. ^«v

Team. — It was the natural result of the old man's
yearning for a companion to spend with him the declin-
ing years of his life.

Jtieid. — To yield to demands — desires. It is astonish-
ing how it yields to its influence. His highest concep-
tion of public duty is to yield to his superiors and treat
those below him with studied insolence. I yield to no
one in my desire to see you happy. He is not the man
to yield readily to his physician where absence from
duty is counselled. It has yielded a result of the first
historical importance. Fully an average yield. He
yielded with composure to his fate. The an? )unt of the
grain yield. I yield to none in respectful veneration for
him. It doe^ not yield to it in importance. Dyspepsia,

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^291

in its worst form, will yisld to it. Austria, yielding to
the pressure of Qermany, has made advances to Russia
by which continued peace is assured. He yielded on the
loan question.

Yoke. — One of the effects of Home Rule will be to lift
from the necks of the people the heavy and galling yoke
of Landlordism.

Year. — Besid<^ this young prodigy the others, notwith-
standing the advantage of years, i^uffer by comparison.

Zealovs. — While relapsing into their old ways it is
being zealously carried on.

Zest. — The spice of danger which gives additional
zest to ballooning has not always sufficed for restless
man ; the principle of the umbrella has been carried into
practice by an adventurous personage who dubs him-
self by the imposing title of Homo Volans.

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They ha^ve done irreparable damage to their cause.
It constitutes a fatal breach of public faith and privute
honor. He candidly admits the impossibility of requit-
ing their friendship with an affront. I don't take the
remark made by him to mean that the mystery will be
cleared up. The logic of events has sundered the al-
liance. The gabble about the socihl ostracism to which
he will be subjected, is absurd. He clung to the hope
to the very last. I may be warranted in asking you to
expand the conclusions given above. In view of this,
the court found there was no error in the conviction by
the jury. He was acquitted on a point of law. That
being so, he tendered his surrender. There is no deny-
ing the fact that the revelations are regarded as a blow
to their cause. If you value j our reputation you will
stay away from the theatres. His manner was cold and
not calculated oo invite conversation. He wore a spruce
new hat. It will send a thrill of pride and admiration
through the heart of England. Cooperate with him in
his efforts to redeem his country from disgrace. I in-
quired from him if he still clings to such a hope. His
continuance in the leadership would be productive of
consequences disastrous in the highqst degree to ,the

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cause. I will give him a taste of the blackthorn for
having retarded the progress of the bill. They were
unanimous in declaring that he knew what he was
about. His paper has a leader eulogizing his friend.
The museum has received a new accession to its trea-
sureN. There is only one course for him to pursue, and
that is, to efface himself from public life for the brief
period which must ensue before he can marry. It is
lamentably true that his reputation is compromised.
They are unanimously of that opinion, but he resents
keenly their disregard of his protest. The change
appears to proceed from the assumption that, &c. I
hold that those who argue that the control of the party
is our sole affair, and that nothing v^ill be involved or
jeopardized if they don't repudiate their leader, play
into the hands of their enemies. That is not a consi-
deration likely to influence his action. The question
answers itself. They talk of a prospective change in
the leadership. The sooner he faces those obvious facts
the better for his reputation. Fidelity to the cause
compelled them to gulp down their indignation. The
country is stirred by painful disclosures, but they do
not, in the slightest degree, d(Togate from the urgency
and sacredness of the cause. All sorts of shabby de trices
were adopted to avoid detection, and I have no tolera-
tion for offences of this description. The cause is draw-
ing near to the final issue. A very pretty «ight it looked
as they marched through the streets. He stoutly denied
that any change is pending. He lacks the coolness and
self-command requisite for such difficult work. No
nation could ever attain to the fullest development of
intellectual life. It is the crowning blessing of all. The
finger of destiny points to him as the coming man, and
he is arousing fresh enthusiasm. The speeches were in
excellent taste. Accounts have reached the public in
an exaggerated and distorted form. They joined in a
chorus of denunciation of their leader who tried to .
brazen it out. How the experiments were conducted,
and what they disclosed. . He is showering favors un-
solicited upon those likely to be of use to him. There
was a general stir and movement, and all eyes .were
riveted on him. He has lived long enough to have
some of the escapades of his youth forgotten. He abuses
and derides him in every form of invective. The mi-

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nister's ministrations wore in rain. It was stowed away
as next thing to useless. He warmly thanks them for
the hospitality extended to him. He professes (pretends)
to believe that they will volunteer such information.
Whatever may be the reasons assigned for this result,
railway competition, high charges, difficulties of naviga-
tion, or all combined, make very little difference. I
would not take the risk of such an undertaking;. He
does not acknowledge the obligation, and a cross action
will follow. They will put a stop to his watching their
interest. The question at issue is, whether, &c. The
doctor influenced them on sanitary grounds. There is
considerable speculation as to his prospect of breaking
gaol. An unhallowed grave by being refused Christian
burial. The seeming repentance that had given him
so much gratification was hollow and pained him
to the heart ; and he determined on a course of pro-
cedure dictated by his conscience towards the man
to whom he had ministered so tirelessly. It is an
interesting consideration for us whether our atti-
tude cM]k t>e sustained. We must not draw conclu-
sions M^Tfitshly. It has been demonstrated by costly ex-
perience that the system designed to divert the freight
trade from its natural route is a failure. Its utility must
be judged by the principle laid down above. He is
known oy the soubtiquet of Red Jim. It has not in-
creased of late years in ratio with the increased amount
carried by rail. He has been obliged to return the ex-
ecution on the judgments aggregating over $5000, there
beirg no property to levy on. A feud to the death is
creating a great sensation here. At a point in the
service whers the bishop challenges the people to declare
whatever moral impediments may have been in his way.
British Columbia impressed me as a country of great
possibilities. He does not care to stand the exposure
that it,is averred will follow theapproaching trial. What-
ever their faults they idolize a moral hero. The orga-
nization is distinctively German. The writer opens by
regretting that you have forced the disclosure of a pain-
ful st<>ry. The Turkish outrages have reached such a
pointy to call for a strong protest. Public opinion
l^vor:^ strong pressure being Drought to bear on him to
pot a stop to those outrageous doings. Qreat victories,
political or otherwise, bring their corresponding troubles.

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He does not seem to have taken to the suggestion.
People attach more importance to the incident than it
deserves. His life is an illustration of misspent advan-
tages. Much pomp attends the ceremony. It is a case of
mortality from over work. Money is tight this Winter.
He displays great anxiety lest his body should fall into
the hands of the doctors. Which doctors ? was the query.
He declined to enter into political prophesies, the futility
of which recent events have fully shown. They don't
desire him to retire unless by his own wish, in which
event the leadership will be vested in a commission.
This creates renewed interest in his personality. The
experiments demonstrated beyond all question that it is
worthless, having been knocked into smithereens by the
other invention. He realizes that he was read out of
the party (liberal). It is the talk of the day. His ac-
tion is considered as meaning that he wishes to break
with the Tory Unionist wing. Those who are in the
secrets of the administration had long expected it, and
to them your pointed remarks about Liberalism had a
double significance. They consider it an indication that
success is certain. The culprit is preparing for the ine-
vitable. The great reaper (doath) is gathering in a
plentiful harvest. The whole thing is simply a difi'e-
rence of opinion on the school matter. A talk With them
brought out this fact. I was as much impressed by his
sincerity and enrnestness as by his abilities. It is
altogether unlikely that he can see his way clear to hear
the case. He was found too busy to attend to it. He
will meet his fate like a man, but it would be idle to
deny that he has no hope. His chances are very slim.
This is a condition of things I would like to see reversed.
It gives emphasis to his words. It bears testimony to
the energy and enterprise of the emigrants and the
enlarged ideas they have carried with them. There is
no political significance to his visit. His paper gives
prominence to some sensational news. The shots tired
to test their lelative strength went booming round the
gldbc, and their echoes have not ceased to reverberate.
The invention marks the beginning of a new era in his-
tory. It is second to none in completeness. You must pay
the price of many discomforts for your rare experience.
There are siroccos to contend with which make a ner-
vous person feel as if grim death were clutching his

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heart strings. The island feels the influence of the heat
most perceptibly, — an island in which corn never reaches
maturity. You suffer from all the pangs of sea sicknes
though you may have circumnavigated the globe with-
out a qualm of it. It is midway down the conti-
nent. The mountain rivals the Himalays in height and
sublimity. It affords three notable examples of this inte-
resting phenomenon. Fish contribute largely towards the
support of the population. They have been hunted out
of existence for their valuable fur. Criminals are crow-
ded indiscriminately together. They contributed a few
cents per capita with which to sustain life. They fur-
nish us with the rudest materids for building. Scenes of
robbery, murder and violence are of daily occurrence.
The most diligent search failed to discover the identity
of the murderers. The hill rises so precipitously out of
the water that hardly a goat could scale it, except on the
further side, where the ascent it* not difficult, but where
you are compelled to stop to recover breath in the thin
air. His memory does not need to be kept alive by
such means : He lived in the hearts of his countrymen,
and a more enduring monument was wrought by him-
self in his scientific researches. It came with new
force to my mind perfectly describing the scene and
its effect upon the beholder. It seems to be lifted
above the re.st of the world in spirit as well as in fact.
One is disturbed by a thousand alarms with the condor
swooping down towards you as if in menace. The ab-
sence of forests and the white clouds surging up from
the plains ready to be precipitated and dissipated by
the snowy barriers they cannot pass, the painful silence,
all impress the traveller with a feeling that he is no
longer in the same world. There is nothing with which
he is familiar, nothing suggestive of other scenes, — not an
unfitting region this for the development of an original
civilization. It is an unheard of proceeding. I would
not venture a decisive opinion upon it. I do not see
my way to consider such a proposal, as it is on a diffe-
rent footing. The contest between labor and capital
has gone to the sharp issues of strikes. It will streng-
then the position of the Liberals. They will gain it by
the judicious use of combination. I was impressed at
the manner of the reception. It is not prompted by any
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ment. That does not constitute grounds for an appeal.
Sea sickness can be cured ; this idea has obtained favor
here. They will give employment to the needy, if the
situation demands such action. The prospects for the
coming musical season are unusually brilliant, a number
of concerts of unusual excellence having already been
announced, and additions to these will be made as the
season advances. This is a matter for congratulation.
There is no surer indication of this fact than the greatly
increased number of high class musical evenings which
it is now our privilege to enjoy. An enormous develop-
ment of musical intelligence has characterized the past
ten years. He came to found a college, but the project
fell through. Trouble has arisen over his arrest on sus-
picion of being implicated in revolutionary plots. The
arrest was effected at night. The lawyer who figured
so prominently in the scene in court was in a great huff.
A sensation has been caused here by an incident which
occurred in connection with the assizes. He remon-
strated against his abusive manner. He warned him
that such language must cease. His temper has not
abated. Do it yourself, was the abrupt reply. The city
came near being the scene of a lynching. When they
had fully comprehended the situation a howl of indigna-
tion went up from the hundreds that had gathered
around him. What else would have happened it is not
difficult to predict. He bowed his acknowledgment of
the compliment offered him in saying that his pre-
sence added dclat to the ceremony. He was agreeably
pleased at the manner in which everything passed off.
It is denounced as a job. It was a brilliant affair and lar-
gely attended. People sustained by wise counsels and
tenacity of purpose. The statement is absolutely with-
out foundation. He is well known in business circles,
and was casually introduced to them. The trial which
will soon be proceeded with has already occupied the
time of the Court. He is very indignant about his lo.ss ;
but is at a loss to ascribe any motive which would lead
the perpetrator to commit the deed. Though his health
is failing he will resis*- to the death. I am hopeful of
pardon. They speak in hopeful terms of the outlook
for a reprieve. There are some further proceedings
pending in his case probably with a view to reprieving
him. He came at my urgent request. A series of rob-

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berieH cle^'erly planned and carried out. That is his
mode of operation. He has been made a party to the
suit. He refuses to say more on the subject of his dis-
covery. No further particulars are obtainahie. The
oil acts as a medium to reestablish the patient's health
by its inherent healing powers. From a reliable source
I learn that the result has unfortunately proved fatal.
Their fees are vated in proportion to I'iheir abilities.
The organization came into existence during the darkest
period of English history. The premises are totally
inadequate. They are proceeding with the erection of a
permanent building. Give him a chance to vindicate
his character by a prompt contradiction. The forbea-
rance of the people from the expression of their feelings
against him is malignantly misconstrued. The journey
was without incident ; but it abounded in lake and rock
scenery, and the people were apathetic. The heartless
lover did not appear : This led to inquiries. A sensa-
tional scene ensued. She is undecided as to her action
for redress, but her case will be taJcen up by some
friends and worked out to the bitter end. I backed his
assertion by an affidavit. Not more than a dozen were
in their seats at the hour .set for the opening of the ses-
sion. His remarks reflect injuriously upon me. This
fact proves that it is not a preventive as the other lymph
is, which is obtained by a difficult process. He refuses
to answer any questions as they interfere with the pro-
gress of his experiments. It is >x long standing case. He
would have remained silent if his success were not assur-
ed. I am in his confidence in the matter. They are on
the look out for him. He deprecated taking any step
to obtain other water until the fact of the water not
being pure was established by a nroper series of analysis.
I am of a similar opinion. The q \estion under discussion
was the advisability of offering premiums for the best
suggestion of obtaining purer water. The campaign
undertaken to exact reparation for his murder appears
to be about over. It will be your fault if things don't
work smoothly. They offer to establish the cooperative
system if the details can bs agreed to. He feels he
should be restored to actual public life with responsi-
bility worthy of his ability. The result of a series of
conferences is that he will do so in the event of a change
of government. Diptheria is epidemic. As it stands,

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they are all EngliHh. That represents the feeling of the
great hulk of the people. His appointment provoked a
storm of criticism. The haste with which the position
has heen filled makes it appear as though it were done
for that purpose ratlier than with a view to preventing
somt' such «lire contingency as the water running in an-
other direction. The fact that his appointment has heen
hastily made ought not to prevent the engineer getting
a fair trial. The row between them has caused a great
<leal of ti.Ik. He is wanted for forgery. He was deeply
impressed with the scenes he witnessed ; at least, it is
reported so. The sy.stem of affording relief adopted on
former similar occasions has a demoralizing tendency,
and he suggested that the people be employed in the
construction of railways, but not unless such works were
likely to prove to their benefit, and I expre-ssed my con-
currence in this view. An exciting incident. A high rate
of speed. Mystery envelopes some parts of the case.
They commentin glowing terms on the discovery. Cupid's
conquests (marriages). He hungers after this sort of ex-
citement. It realized a good price tc help him to relieve the
tiresome monotony of his dreary life. We realize that in
the conflict you represent, gaunt famine again Joins forces
with the ancient and relentless enemy of your country
and your race, and extermination seems to be the result
aimed for in the issue. This sympathy is intensified
when brutal force and foul play are the weapons used.
Freedom's .struggle ever finds a responsive sympathetic
chord in the patriot's heart. There is a conflict of
authority about enforcing the observance of Sunday as
a religious institution. I cannot do so in the teeth of
such opposition. Speedy justice. His lawyer will make
a great point in the delay on the part of the defendant
in presenting his petition. He is a trifle anxious, now
that .such great efforts are being put forth to do so. He is
far from being depressed by the result. Impure gas is
claiming the attention of the doctors. No further action
will be taken in the matter, as it has been already tho-
roughly gone into. They have signified their willing-
ness to abide by the homologated plan, but some opposi-
tion to it is anticipated. The defence involves the
appearance of the premier as witness. Adhere strictly
to the doctor s orders in all matters of diet. He will
jneet his fate like a man, but it would be idle to deny

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that he has no hope as he sees his minister now oftener
than before. He has risen in the estimation of the fair
sex in Washington and vicinity. Interest in the case
continues to increase, and speculation is rife as to the
chances of having his sentence commuted to imprison-
ment. The strain on his nerves is great. To meet the
pressure I will do my utmost. They are gradually
being worked into a >tate of extreme excitement by the
new craze. Funds are pouring in. No man in his senses
would suppose so. Other centres of the work are about
to be established, which work will be extended in circles
radiating from the original centre. His promptness in
entering upon the undertaking has produced a good im-
prf*ss?on. He is putting in operation the great enter-
prise of redeeming the unfortunate masses. The fight
was occasioned by their taking umbrage at some action
on his part. He is held up to reprobation as an immoral
man who instilled vicious principles into their minds.
It does not meet the moral requirements of the present
age. Such an expression is worthy of a sage. He is
the sworn foe of all excess. It will exert a beneficial
influence on the mind. Manifestly, what is chiefly wanted
in education is the right aim : given that, all necessary
things will be added. It could be made subservient to the
development of character. They are put down as spies.
I learned the sad intelligence front private sources.
I have no de.sire to impose myself upon the citizens as
mayor. He was received in a very curt way. I at once
surmised the nature of their errand. He .shrinks from
admitting that he played the cowardly part of killing
him ; but he maintained his nerve. That impairs its
efl'ect. To sustain the unholy procedure of courts before
which men are arraigned for exercising their constitu-
tional rights. They met in wordy warfare, and crossed
logical swords over a knotty question of political eco-
nomy. He referred to the possibility of Asia being the
scene of future hostilities. The affair (duel) is the result
of his criticism. They enjoy the enviable reputation of
working together in singular harmony, so the contem-
plated changes will not give rise to any friction. His
last chance is gone. This impression has been confirmed
by the action of the government, which in capital cases
is invariably guided by his recommendation. His idea
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after a< number of tebts, wan finally expknled. Absolute
quiet and abstention from every kind of business and
excitement are an imperative necessity to give him the
vigor he has heretofore displayed. People desirous of
forming a Republic are victims of an illusion. From
time to time within the last six years various persons
of standing and influence have undertaken the thankless
task of appealing to him. It has reached a point below
fae standard. The debate that followed eclipsed all
other controversies. The proposition to increase their
salaries came up. He is building up an enviable repu-
tation. A simple overture (proposition) has been sent
him. That is how he met the undercurrent of econo-
mical plaint flowing beneath their argument. The dis-
cussion wandered along in an idle desultory sort of style
touchingat a great many widely separated points en
rotUe. He left without achieving anything. He in-
stanced the fact that, &c., by way of reply to his side
shot. Don't relax your energetic endeavors until they
have attained their meritorious object. Owing to a pres-
sure on his time with business and other engagements';
the matter is left in abeyance (back ground). It strongly
supports the theory of foul play. I have a vague idea
that the various interests of the town centre in and
around my own place. The sport belongs distinctly
and particularly to us. It was an animated scene. The
dresses of the ladies added a pleasing diversity to the
scene — they exhaled gaiety in their piquant way. My
reverie of the pasi was dissipated by the sweet music.
This being done, they began one and all. The vicious deli-
beratene.ss of his action impressed me not a little. It
evoked considerable merriment. I took cognizance of
this unexpected turn in aflairs. It infused fresh vigor
into me. I felt at this juncture a strong desire to see,
in fact, longed for an accident. The details of the disas-
ter prove that the train toppled into the water when
the whole fabric collapsed. Some carriages were p: eci-
pitated into the water, and reduced to a mass of wr'^ck-
age. We venture to say that his new departure in
substantially apologizing, exhibits h just deference to
public opinion.

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