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169, 2. the same proportion; a share that does not vary. 
,, 4. expand; to spread out or enlarge. 
172, 3. pores; small openings in a solid body. 
174, 2. thermometer; an instrument for marking the degree of heat. 
„ „ temperature; the degree of heat. 
177, 10. perspiration; the moisture given off through the skin. 
„ „ expensive; costly. 
178, 13. absorb; to draw or suck in. 
,, 2. torrid zone; the part of the world between the tropics of Cancer 
and Capricorn; the hottest part of the world. 
179, 4. trade winds; regular winds which blow over a space of about 30 
degrees on each side of the equator. 
„ 6. site; situation or position. 
130, 11. malarious; giving off unhealthy gases, which cause fever. 
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185, 3. prosperous; thriving. 
„ 4. prevail; to have influence, or to overrule. 
„ „ under such conditions; in such circumstances. 
186, 2. elected; chosen. 
187, 5. recommendation; the act of bringing into notice one who is 
likely to be of service. 
190, 4. officials; gentlemen holding an office or position of trust. 
191, 3. parochial; belonging to a parish. 
192, 5. to dissolve it; to deprive it of authority, and to cause the mem- 
bers to abandon their office. 
194, 6. hindrance; that which hinders or causes delay. 
195, 7. T reasury; a place where public money is managed and paid out. 
„ „ thrifty; of careful and saving habits. 
„ 1. Postmaster-General; the person who is at the head of the 
postal affairs. 
196, 4. customs; the “duties” or payments fixed by law on certain 
goods imported or exported. 
,, „ revenue; the annual income of a state or government. 
197, 5. agriculture; the art of cultivating the ground. 
198, 4. Coroner; an officer of the Crown, appointed to inquire into cases 
of sudden death. 
„ 5. supreme; the chief or highest in authority. 
„ 6. arson; the act of wilfully setting fire to property. 
