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11. He found, too, how greatly he had exaggerated the effect to be
produced by his act. For a few nights there was a sneer or a laugh when he
knelt down, but this passed off soon, and one by one all the other boys
but three or four followed the lead.
DEFINITIONS.--l. Leav'en, to make a general change, to imbue. 4. Loathed,
hated, detested. Brag'gart, a boaster. 5. Vow'ing, making a solemn promise
to God. Tes'ti-mo-ny, open declaration. 6. Fal'tered, hesitated. Mo'tive,
that which causes action, cause, reason. 7. Sub'tle (pro. sut'l), artful,
cunning. Stud'y, a private room devoted to study. 10. Glim'mer-ing, a
faint view.
NOTES.--1. Arnold's. Dr. Thomas Arnold was head master at Rugby nearly
fifteen years. His influence on the character of the boys was very marked,
and soon made the school celebrated throughout England. The Schoolhouse
was the name of one of the numerous buildings belonging to Rugby.
EXERCISES.--Relate Tom's early experience at Rugby. Was it courageous in
him to stop saying his prayers? How did he feel over it? What did he
resolve to do? Did he carry out his resolve? What two lessons was he
taught?
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