capable of true enjoyment. Shall we stretch our beds while the world is hard at work? An work-shop. bodies on our mind is the devil's Industry (L.) implies habitual devotion to labor. Diligence (L.) denotes earnest application to some specific object or pursuit. (Industrious, adj.; diligent, adj.) A man is who is actually employed, and if disposed always to be employed. Courage (L.), that firmness of spirit that meets danger without fear. Bravery (C.), that courage which shows itself in outward acts. Gallantry (G.), adventurous courage. Intrepidity (L.), firm courage. Fortitude (L.), passive courage; bearing up nobly under trial. Heroism (Gk.) calls into existence all the modifications of courage, and comes from a noble devotion to some great cause. is useful in the hour of attack; is of service at all times. The history of the American Revolution furnishes many instances of true Washington and his troops at Valley Forge gave the world an example of The attack of a superior force, and the erly commended. of the general in resisting the of his dashing officers were prop Distinguished (L.), standing apart from others in the public view, as for learning and public services. Eminent (L.), standing out above the rest,-as for learning, skill, or piety. Celebrated (L.), widely spoken of with honor,as for benevolent deeds or discoveries. Renowned (L.), named again and again with honor for some signal deed. Famous (L.), widely spoken of as extraordinary,—as for talents or eccentricities. Illustrious (L.), possessing a splendor which confers the highest dignity, -as for virtues or noble deeds. Noted (I.-E.), well known by reputation, -as for talents. Notorious (I.-E.), widely known, usually to disadvantage; always so with us, but not always in England. metaphysician. The physician Sir William Hamilton was a soon became in his profession. There are censure would endanger one's reputation. ander was ; Washington was remarks from friends and enemies. shunned. authors whom to Napoleon was — characters are generally Mis Calamity (A.-S.), any cause of great misery or extensive evil. Disaster (L.), a sudden and distressing event. fortune (L.), ill fortune; evil accident. Mischance (L.), or Mishap (S.), a trivial misfortune. A seldom arises from the direct agency of man. generally arise from the carelessness of persons, or the unfitness of things for their often come without any specific cause. A slight -de use. tained him. Abandon (L.), to give up wholly,--as vice, a ship. Desert (L.), to run away from; to part from,-as a post of duty, a friend. Forsake (A.-S.), to draw away from,-as bad habits, companions. Relinquish (L.), to give up or let go under pressure, as the grasp, a claim, purposes. Surrender (L.), to give over (usually under a necessity), -as a fort, one's will. We have He all and followed thee.-Bible. We — our hopes. The soldiers of Hannibal themselves to pleasure at Capua. foolishly himself to the tempter. He will not the cause. Account (L.), statement of a single event, or a series of events taken as a whole,—as a shipwreck, a battle. Narrative (L.), a story of connected incidents, as the events of a siege, one's life. Description (L.), a sketch or picture in words,—as of a person, a sunrise. Readers are charmed with Milton's of paradise. of the accident were received from different sources. The ures in Africa was given to the public. of his advent Speech (A.-S.), a form of words bearing on some topic of common interest to speaker and hearer. Address (L.), a form of words directed to some person or body of persons. Oration (L.), an elaborate speech for a special occasion. Harangue (G.), a noisy, vehement appeal to the passions. Declamation (L.), delivery of a memorized speech or exercise, as in schools; loud and empty speaking in public. strong The mayor delivered an of welcome. The senator made a in support of the bill. The general made a to his troops on the eve of battle. Webster delivered the at the laying of the corner-stone. The audience pronounced it mere Diction (L.) refers to the choice and construction of words where clearness and accuracy are at stake. Style (L.) applies both to language and thought, and refers to the artistic character of the composition; as, a graceful, polished, poetic, or forcible style. Phraseology (Gk.), particular or distinctive form of words. The of Burke was enriched with all the higher graces of composition; his was pure and clear; his was, at times, cumber some. Discernment (L.), keenness and accuracy of mental vision. Penetration (L.), power of seeing deeply into things. Discrimination (L.), capacity of tracing out minute distinctions and nice shades of thought. Judgment (L.), the faculty of comparing and weighing things, and deciding aright in reference to them. pierces detects the serves to remove all obscurity and confusion. every veil which falsehood draws before truth. slightest differences. When called upon to take any step, or act any part, we must employ Beautiful (L.), having that assemblage of graces or properties which pleases the senses (especially the sight) or the mind; as, beautiful scenery, woman, or thought. Pretty (C.), pleasing by delicacy or grace,-applying to things comparatively small; as, pretty face, flower, or cottage. Handsome (A.-S.), agreeable to the eye or to correct taste; suitable; as, handsome face, house, apology, or fortune. · but he may be We should not say that a man is or Gleam (A.-S.), to begin to give a faint but distinct light. Glimmer (S.), to give an indistinct, unsteady light. Glitter (S.), to give a bright, but broken and varied, light. Glisten (S.), to shine with a soft, fitful light. Sparkle (A.-S.), to send off particles of light. The morning light - - upon the earth. A distant taper in the sun. with delight. The ladies' eyes through with Harmony (Gk.), adaptation of parts to each other; union of two or more sounds heard at the same instant. (Gk.), a pleasing succession of single sounds. In a united family we see domestic Melody There may be perfect in a concert of voices and instruments. There may be or in the song of a bird. in language Plurality (L.) of votes (L.), more votes than those given for any other candidate. Majority (L.) of votes, more than half the votes given for all the candidates. There being several competing candidates, no one obtained a He was elected by a of votes, but did not represent a majority of the people. Insurrection (L.), a rising up in arms against the authority of the government. Revolt (L.), a violent attempt to throw off one form of government for another. Rebel lion (L.), an extended insurrection and revolt. Revolution (L.), a radical change; revolt successfully accomplished. The American began in 1775. The government was weakened by frequent incited by men ambitious to rule. These severe measures led to an, which was soon put down without bloodshed. This dissatisfaction soon grew into open Ac Abettor (S.), one who incites, proposes, encourages. Accessory (L.), one who aids, helps forward, conceals. complice (L.), one who takes part, carries into effect. The may escape the penalty of the law when he is morally more guilty than the or even the Common (L.), often met with. ing to the majority. General (L.), pertain Universal (L.), pertaining to all. To be able to read is so an attainment in this country that we may pronounce it though by no means Inconsistent (L.), not fit to be placed together. Incongruous (L.), not suited; not in harmony. Incompatible (L.), incapable of existing together. Habitual levity of mind is with the profession of a clergyman; with his ordination vows; it is with his permanent use it is fulness. Competition (L.), strife for the same object. Emulation (L.), desire to equal or excel others. Rivalry (L.), a personal, selfish contest, usually unfriendly. Honorable in business. contented with obtaining it. seeks to merit success; is Firmness (L.) belongs to the will. belongs to the affections and principles. Without a man has no character; without love nor virtue. Constancy (L.) there is neither |