Brick, s. a lump of clay baked Brood, n. v. to hatch; to Brook, s. a running water; Browse, v. to feed on herbage | Buff, s. leather made from the skin of the buffalo Build, a. v. (bild) to raise up ; Bulb, s. a round body; a root Buoy, a. v. to keep afloat Buy, a. v. (by) to purchase WE are commanded in Scripture to "honour all men," and to "be courteous:" this requires a respectful and civil behaviour. It is the duty of children to respect those upon whose care Providence has made them to depend for the supply of their wants. Respect is due, also, to those who are their superiors. But as they grow up and mix with mankind, they will find that their own comfort, as well as the comfort of others, will greatly depend upon the civility which they exercise towards each other. Early habits of rudeness are certain proofs of vulgar breeding, though such habits may, in some cases, be partly disguised by the possession of riches. In the earlier ages of the world, when the tallest and strongest governed the weak, the most humbling tokens of submission were enjoined. One man required another to "bow down to the earth" before him; -a mode of homage due only to the Supreme Being. The effect of such slavish submission was suspicion and oppression on one hand, and meanness and misery on the other. We need not throw ourselves at the feet of others, nor kiss their feet, in order to shew our respect, as was the custom in days of old, and as is still the custom in some countries. But proper respect is due to all; not only that of posture of body, but of kind, civil, and courteous words. The effect of these is so great that the wise man has said, “A soft answer turneth away wrath;" and "Pleasant words are as an honeycomb." Call, s. a claim; a short visit; an invitation pro to bring to pass Chalk, s. a white substance accuse; to load; to fill Charm, a. v. to delight; to gain over; to subdue Chart, s. a map of coasts Chase, a. v. to hunt, to pursue curdled milk Chide, a. v. to blame, to scold a musical instrument The CARTS of ancient times were little more than a few pieces of rough wood, rudely fastened together; made to roll by being fixed upon clumsy wheels, and drawn by one or more oxen. Carriages of this sort are still to be seen in some parts of Asia, carrying fruit, corn, or vegetables, to market. There is another sort with a tilt over it, used only by women and children, or by the sick and aged; very much like the little covered wagons in which, in this country, the people called Gypsies go with their wares, their furniture, and their children, from place to place. How very different from those light spring carriages, in which we now see persons travelling at the rate of ten or twelve miles an hour; and very different, too, from those carts, or wagons, drawn by a number of strong horses, in which the heaviest goods are conveyed with speed and safety from one part of the kingdom to another. The ancient cart, loaded with iron or large stone, was dragged over corn, by oxen, for the purpose of threshing out the ears. Clause, s. a sentence Close, a. shut fast, compact Coil, a. v. to wind round Colt, s. a young horse Corps, s. (kore) a body of Count, a. v. to number The CLAWS of birds, as well as their Bills, are suited to their different habits and pursuits. Birds of prey, who seize, and rend, and tear their food, have very strong feet, armed with sharp, hooked claws. Such is the case with the eagle, the vulture, and the hawk. Those which hop from twig to twig, have light, delicate legs, toes, and claws, for the purpose of grasping tightly round that upon which they perch. Birds that walk or stand much, have a flatter kind of foot, with short stout claws, for the purpose of scratching for food. Some of the males have a strong sharp claw, or spur, on the side of their legs, with which they can inflict deep wounds. Birds which live chiefly on the water, as swans, geese, and ducks, have short blunt claws, and are, what is called, "web-footed;" the bones of their toes being connected by a thick skin, which enables them to use their feet as paddles or oars when they are swimming. Those birds which wade in the water, or stand in the mud, have long slender legs, and half webbed toes; and are able, many of them, to run very swiftly. B 2 Court, s. a palace; an open space Court, a. v. to solicit, to pay respect to; to seek Crag, s. a rough, steep rock Crane, s. a bird; a machine for lifting weights Crave, a. v. to long for, or to ask for earnestly Crawl, n. v. to move slowly Craze, a. v. to confuse, to crack Cream, s. the oily part of milk; the best of anything Creed, s. a form of belief Crest, s. a plume of feathers Crew, s. a ship's company Crime, s. a great fault Cringe, n. v. to stoop, to sink Croak, n. v. to make a hoarse noise Cross, a. v. to hinder, to dis- Cross, a. peevish, fretful Crown, s. an ornament of dig- Cry, n. v. to make a loud noise; to lament, to weep Cull, a. v. to gather, to select Cup, s. a drinking vessel Curb, a. v. to check, to hinder Curb, s. an hindrance, or restraint; a chain A CRUSE is a small urn, or jar, used for holding water, honey, or oil. In the Bible we read that when the prophet Elijah was in want, GOD directed him to go to a certain widow, whom He had commanded to sustain him. And when Elijah came to the gate of the city of Zarephath, behold, the woman was there gathering sticks. Elijah asked her to fetch him a little water and a morsel of bread. And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die. And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it to me, and after make for thee and thy son. For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth. And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah and she, and he, and her house did eat many days. And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Elijah. : Dawn, s. the break of day Deed, s. a thing done The DATE is the fruit of the palm tree, which grows in the wastes of Arabia. It comes to perfection in about thirty years, and continues in that state for about seventy years more. Some are supposed to have lived for more than two hundred years. The branches spring forth from the top, and from between them and the leaves fifteen or twenty bunches of fruit grow, each bunch weighing from ten to twenty pounds. Palm trees give a cheerful appearance to the spot where they grow; especially as water is sure to be found near them. The fruit when ripe is soft, pulpy, and very sweet. But great quantities are dried, when they become hard, and will keep for a long time, furnishing pleasant and nourishing food. In the date countries, the fruit is so valued, that when there is plenty, it is a season of much rejoicing. The kernel, when softened, makes excellent food for cattle; and every part of the tree is applied to some useful purpose. To this tree, so remarkable for its beauty, its usefulness, and its vigour, DAVID compares good men :-"The righteous shall flourish like the Palm tree: they shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing." |