zinc

qual'i ty quan'ti ty meth'od u'su al ly mix'ture rel'a tive slov'en ly be to'ken pol'i tics wield

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When melted copper and tin are mixed together, they form a metal called brass. Zinc is sometimes used instead of tin or in combination with it. The quality of the brass depends upon the relative quantities of copper and tin that are combined in the mixture. In making brass, various methods are employed.

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'Slovenly attire betokens a careless mind."

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Every man in politics wields a power for good or evil."

tra'grance

a za'le a
fre'quent
de clare'

de clar'ing
gov'ern ment
heart'y
or'na ment
cred'it

in'ter fere'

concern'

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"And in the woods a fragrance rare Of wild azaleas filled the air.'

"He has been long and frequent in declaring himself heartily for the government."

No man can ornament any position, or do himself credit in it, other than that which he has won by force of character.

"No one should interfere in what in no way concerns him.”

"The heights by great men reached and kept
Were not attained by sudden flight,
But they, while their companions slept,
Were toiling upward in the night."

-Longfellow.

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WORD BUILDING

Pel'le re [pul'sus] = to driveX
Pas'ce re [pas'tus] = to feed.

(He) "gently raised

Their fainting courage, and dispelled

.

their fears." Milton.

-

The enemy was repulsed.

During his pastorate, he was liked
both as a pastor and as a preacher.

The vessel is propelled by steam.
"From dance to sweet repast, they
turn." Milton.

"He maketh me to lie down in green
pastures." Psalm 23.

mar'i ner an'chor

des sert'

de li'cious

mil'dew

gar'ner

oc'cu pa'tion ep'au let

mil'i ta ry na'val

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"The best pilots have need of mariners as well as of sail, anchor, and other tackle."

The dessert was delicious.

"Seeds, which mildew in the garner, scattered, fill with gold the plain.'

“The search for the truth is the noblest occupation." - De Staël.

An epaulet is a shoulder ornament worn by military and naval officers.

"Forward let me still go in my search after truth,

and therein let me die." - Arminius.

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"If the human body did not possess the power of generating heat so as to maintain in all climates an equality of temperature, it could not exist long!" Combe. "The man who gambles picks his own pocket."

"Defects of character bring their own punishment, however lofty the rest of the character may be."

u'ni form ly u ni form'i ty re venge'ful ven'geance

id'i ot

hos'tler

a za'le a

dis pelled'

an'kle

sheath

trig'ger
ur'chin

pre ferred'

re pul'sive

"Truth lies at the bottom of the well."