Height, s. (hite) the measure
of an object upwards
Helm, s. that by which a ship

or boat is guided

Herd, s. a number of beasts;

a company of men
Hew, a. v. to cut with an axe
Hide, s. the skin of a beast
High, a. (hi) lofty; eminent
Hinge, s. a joint on which a
gate or door turns

Hire, a. v. to engage for pay
Hiss, n. v. to make a noise like

a serpent; to condemn
Hive, s. the place in which
bees are kept
Hoar, a. white, like frost
Hoard, a. v. to lay in store
secretly

Hoof, s. the hard substance on
the feet of some animals
Hoop, s. a circular bend
Hoop, n. v. to shout, or call
Hope, 8. expectation of good;

desire; confidence
Horde, s. a clan, or body of
wandering people

Horn, s. a hard substance on the heads of some animals Hose, 8. stockings

Host, s. one who entertains another

House, a. v. to take shelter;

to put into a house
Howl, n. v. to cry in distress
Hue, s. dye, colour; an alarm
Hulk, s. the body of a ship
Hull, s. a husk, or shell

Hoarse, a. having a rough Hunt, a. v. to pursue; to harsh voice

search for; to chase

The HORN is the chief defence and strength of many animals, as the Ox, the Goat, the Stag, and others. It is also their ornament and their glory. Hence the word horn is frequently used in the Bible to denote strength, influence, and glory. The wicked are warned not to exalt their horn against the righteous; and the righteous are heard praising God that their horn is exalted. In several countries a sort of horn is worn as an ornament. In Egypt, Mr. Bruce saw

some

chiefs with a broad band round their foreheads, having jewels on the edges, and in the middle a piece of silver gilt, about four inches long, in the shape of a horn. This is worn at reviews, and on other public occasions; and the wearers hold up their heads to prevent its falling off. This agrees with the text,-" Lift not your horn on high; speak not with a stiff neck." Some of the women in Syria, in Tyre, and in various parts of Russia, also, wear an ornament of the same kind. The Druses, of Lebanon, wear a silver horn, with jewels. A married woman wears it on the right side of the head, a widow on the left, and an unmarried woman on the crown. A large veil is

thrown over the horn, with which the face is covered.

Hurl, a. v. to throw with vio- | Joy, s. gladness; merriment

lence

Hurt, a. v. to injure, to wound
Hut, s. a poor cottage
Hymn, s. a song of praise
Ire, s. anger, passionate ha-
tred

Jade, a. v. to tire, to weary
Jam, s. fruit preserved by boil-
ing with sugar

Jar, s. a rattling sound; a dis

turbance; an earthen vessel Jar, n. v. to strike together Jaw, s. the bone of the mouth in which the teeth are placed Join, a. v. to place together;

to unite; to accompany Join, n. v. to grow together Joint, s. the place where things are joined Joint, a. united, combined Joist, s. a small beam

Juice, s. the liquor or sap found

in plants and trees; a fluid in animal bodies

Judge, s. one who presides in
a court of justice

Judge, n. v. to form an opinion
Jump, n. v. to bound
Junk, s. a Chinese ship;
pieces of old rope

Just, a. honest; fair; exact
Keel, s. the bottom of a ship
Keen, a. sharp, cutting, severe
Keep, a. v. to hold; to pre-

serve; to detain

Keep, n. v. to remain in the

same place, or state Kid, s. the young of a goat Kill, a. v. to take away life Kiln, s. (kil) a building in which to dry or burn things Kin, s. relations, kindred

JUNKS are vessels much used in China. They are clumsy and frail, but long voyages are made in them, and the fishermen will put out in them in very bad weather. Though ill suited to make way against the wind, or in a heavy sea, they proceed very swiftly and safely with a favourable wind. Their rigging consists of two or three masts, on which are placed large square sails. The sails are made of reed and straw matting, stretched upon stout bamboos, to the ends of which lines are fastened for the purpose of The anchors are rudely made of wood with great stones fastened to them, but without any stock across to ensure their taking hold. Long oars are used to assist in turning the vessel round. The hold is divided by stout planks, and the seams are filled up with a cement of lime and oil. The cabin is small, and round it are the berths of the crew, each having a mat, and a hard stuffed cushion for a pillow.

Kind, a. tender; loving; gen-
tle; favourable
Kind, s. nature, sort, class
Kite, s. a large bird of prey;

a toy to fly in the air Knave, s. (nave) a rogue; a

dishonest person Knead, a. v. (need) to mix dough for bread Knell, s. (nel) the mournful sound of a bell

Knit, a. v. (nit) to join closely together

Knock, s.(nok) a sudden stroke, a blow

Knot, s. (not) a tie; a fastening Know, a. v. (no) to understand, to be informed

Lack, s. want, need, failure Lair, s. the hiding-place of a wild beast

Lake, s. a large piece of water
Lance, s. a long spear
Lance, a. v. to pierce, to cut
Lank, a. lean; loose; slender
Lap, a. v. to wrap, to twist
Lapse, n. v. to slip; to fall
away by degrees

Large, a. big; wide; plentiful
Lash, s. the point of a whip;
a sharp stroke

Last, a. latest, hindmost
Last; n. v. to endure, to con-

tinue

Launch, n. v. to enter into some large concern

A LAIR is a spot to which wild beasts repair for quiet and repose, and for rearing their young. The Lioness selects a spot the most private, and difficult of access. She is so fond of her young, and so afraid lest her retreat should

be found out, that she tries to hide her track by brushing the ground over with her tail. Should she be disturbed while with them, she will carry them to some other place in her mouth, and will defend them to the last moment.

The Lion is seldom to be found in his lair, unless feeble from age, or when gorged with food, or when the sun is powerful. At such seasons he usually sleeps; it is rather difficult to awaken him, and when he awakes suddenly, he often loses his wonted presence of mind. The Bushmen of Africa seek him at this period, and if they find him in an unguarded state, they lodge a poisoned arrow in his breast. The moment he is thus struck he springs from his lair, and bounds off as helpless as a stricken deer. A few hours after he is sure to be found dead.

Law, s. a rule of action
Lead, s. (led) a soft metal
Lead, a. v. (leed) to guide;

to conduct; to entice League, s. (leeg) a union of

persons, or parties League, s. three miles Leak, s. a breach, or hole through which water drains Lean, n. v. to rest against Lean, a. thin; poor; low Lean, s. the part of flesh dis

tinct from the fat Leap, s. a bound; jump; sudden change Learn, a. v. to gain knowledge Lease, s. (lese) a contract for the use of a house or land for a certain time

Lease, n. v. (leze) to glean

Leave, a. v. to quit, to forsake
Leave, s. liberty, permission;

a farewell

Lee, s. the point on which
the wind blows

Leech, s. a small water ani-
mal that sucks blood
Leer, s. an oblique view
Lees, s. dregs, or sediment
Lend, a. v. to grant the use
of for a time
Length, s. the extent, or dis-

tance from end to end
Lens, s. a convex glass
Let, a. v. to allow, to permit;
to put to hire

Lid, s. a cover that shuts down
Lie, n. v. knowingly to speak

that which is not true

Lie, n. v. to rest lengthways

A LIE is an untruth: something said with an intention to deceive. Some lie in order to cover a fault, and in the hope of escaping punishment. Some lie for the purpose of causing mirth. Others lie that those to whom they speak may act differently from what they would if they knew the real truth. Now a lie is a sin against God, and against man. The GOD of Truth, who cannot lie, has solemnly declared, "Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord; but they that deal truly are his delight." And again, "A lying tongue is loathsome, and cometh to shame." In the Bible, several instances are given in which God has brought to shame and death those who have been guilty of lying.

But great mischief is often done to men by lying :—“As a madman who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, so is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am I not in sport?" Truth between man and man is the great bond of peaceful society. If one may tell a lie, so may another; thus there might be mutual falsehood, and then confidence would be exchanged for suspicion, and happiness for misery. Hence, we should say only that which is true, and promise only that which we mean to perform. He who is accustomed to utter lies, will soon be thought unworthy of credit, even should he speak the truth; and he who does not consider himself bound by his promise, can scarcely be called an honest man. As to those cases in which we have done wrong, we had better bear reproach, and even punishment, than add to our crime the utterance of a wilful lie.

C

Line, a. v. to cover on the

inside; to strengthen Link, s. one ring of a chain Link, a. v. to join together Lisp, s. an imperfect manner of speaking

List, s. the names of a num

ber of things; a catalogue
Load, s. a burthen, a loading
Loaf, s. (lofe) a mass of bread
Loam, s. (lome) rich earth
Loan, s. any thing lent
Loath, a. unwilling, not ready
Loathe, a. v. to hate, to abhor
Lock, a. v. to fasten, or confine
Lodge, a. v. to put, or live, in
a place for a time

Log, s. a large piece of wood
Loins, s. the lower part of the
back

LIFE is a gift bestowed upon man by his Great Creator, in a degree in which it is not bestowed upon other creatures. Man has vegetable life, and grows in common with plants. He has animal life, and moves from place to place, as do brute beasts. He has also rational life, by which he can reason, and apply himself to the discharge of important duties. Now, for the due care and employment of this life, we are all accountable to Him who made us. Our bodies are wonderful, but delicate, structures, and we ought never wantonly to expose them to danger. We should preserve them, as far as possible, in health; and aim to promote their strength and vigour. No one desires sickness or pain:- to avoid these we must be cleanly in our persons, and temperate both in eating and drinking. We should rise early, and use moderate exercise. When we are unduly heated, we should avoid sudden exposure to the cold air. If we be overtaken by rain, and get wetted, we should keep up our natural heat by walking briskly, till we are able to change our clothes. By such care and attention, life may be preserved, and even greatly prolonged.

As to our rational life, our duty is to improve our minds by all the means in our power. By reading; by thinking; by noticing what passes around us; and by conversing with our parents, and those who are able and willing to give us information. We must consider the great end for which life is given, and apply all our powers of body and mind to the cheerful and diligent performance of our duty towards God and towards man.