42 The rule for the diphthongs ie and ei is as follows: The following words are exceptions to the rule: fine'ness strand hemp fi'ber pro portion rood in'do lence a bil'i ty "The strength of cords is in proportion to the fineness of the strands and also to the fineness of the flax or hemp fibers." Silliman. "It was at least nine roods of sheer ascent." Wordsworth. "By indolence, he lost what ability he had.". im part' partly par'tial part'ner par ti'tion in struct'ive ob struct' struct'ure con struct'ed in'stru ment WORD BUILDING Pars [par'tis]= piece, share. “Gentle lady, when did I first impart my love to thee?"— Shakespeare. “Partial knowledge nearly always leads us into error.' Several partners are as one body. "Praise Him with stringed instruments and organs." The clouds obstruct the sunlight. The building that is now being constructed will have sound-proof partitions. It will be a fine structure. 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 com'bine 47 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. "Slovenly attire betokens a careless mind." 66 Every man in politics wields a power for good or evil." com bined' com bin'ing com'bi na tion 48 fra'grance de clar'ing concern' 49 "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 -Longfellow. dis pel' dis pelled' re pel' re pulse' re pul'sive ex pul'sion pro pel' pas'tor ate re past pas'ture 52 WORD BUILDING Pel'le re [pul'sus] = to drive. (He) "gently raised Their fainting courage, and dispelled 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. - |