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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1854 Excerpt: ... in blood. s, ed, ing Rue, to repent; to lament for, or regret. s, ed, ing Dread, to tumble; to fear in a great degree. s, ed, ing Slaughter, to strike down; to make great havoc of life. s, ed, ing Waver, to move to and fro; to change in coura s, ed, ing Quail, to sink away; to fall back and lose Harbor, to cover soldiers; to shelter in any way. s, ed, ing Spare, to shut off; to keep from punishment, or death. s, ed, ing Hurt, to dash at; to injure in any way. s, ing Cope, to strive; to strive on equal terms. -, ed, ing Shoot, to throw out; to let fly an arrow or bullet. s, ing Shot, did Dub, to strike in naming; to strike with a sword in making a knight. s, ed, ing War, to urge against; to contend in battle. s, ed, ing Fight, to fetch a blow; to strive for victory in battle. s, ing Fought, did Cope, to strive; to contend with equal strength. s, ed, ing List, to put in a roll; to engage in the public service, as soldiers. s, ed, ing En, to engage in public service by putting the name on a roll. Halt, to hold up; to stop on a march. s, ed, ing Drill, to turn; to exercise, or train in arms. a, ed, ing Shield, to cover; to protect from danger with a shield or cover. s, ed, ing Head, to shoot or top; to lead or advance before. s, ed, ing Boast, to use a bow; to praise oneself very much. s, ed, ing THIRTY-SIXTH STUDY. BUYING AND SELLING. Trade and the honorable calling of the merchant received ittle attention among ih$ early Saxons. "Dispersed into many bodies, they plundered by niglit, and when day appeared, they concealed themselves in the woods, feasting on the booty they had gained." What is said about buying and selling? EXERCISE I. NAMES OF THINGS. Buying, possessing; the aet of getting things by paying some price for them. Is the merchant e...
