Exercises in Orthography and Derivation

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1861 edition. Excerpt: ...2. The--is greater than a part. 3. " Paul's spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city--given to idolatry." 4. The cooper must put two new--oa the waterbutt. 5. " Give not that which is--to the dogs." 6. 'Season's--pleasure, all the joys of sense, Lie in three words, health, peace, and competence.' 7. The Indians rushed forward with terrific yells, shouting their war, and brandishing their tomahawks. 8. The bodies of the young princes were buried in a--at the foot of the staircase. 9. "The--head is sick, and the--heart is faint." 10. "He that is righteous, let him be righteous still; he that is--, let him be--still." Wrack, n. ruin, destruction. Rack, n. an engine for torture, a grate for hay, &c., a trace, the upper stratum of clouds or vapor; v. to torment, harass. Sap, n. a quick, sharp Wow; v. to strike smartly. Seek, i. to steam. Seek, e. to care for. Sest, . repose, quiet, the remainder; v. to remain. Retch, v. to strain, to vomit. Wrap, v. to fold together, conceal. Wreak, v. to revenge, execute vengeance. Wreck, n. destruction. Wrest, v. to twist violently, extort hy force. Wretch, n. a miserable, worthless person. 1. 'He--not of the life he lost or prize.' 2. His mind was so--with anxiety that he could not sleep. 3. 'Unhurt amid the war of elements, The--of matter, and the crash of worlds.' 4. 'And now the arena swims around him. He is gone, Ere ceased the inhuman shout that hailed the--who won.' 5. The whole affair is--in the deepest mystery. 6. He had a--over the knuckles for his negligence. 7.'For a merciless sword on Culloden shall wave, Culloden! that--with the blood of the brave.' 8. 'Our country's cause, That drew our swords, now--them from our hands.' 9. The last...