After the reading, let pupils make
oral _analyses_. The stories should be short, and the exercise
conducted without the use of pencils or paper.
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LESSON LXXI.
en'sign, _flag_.
dis man'tled, _stripped of masts, sails, and guns_.
pa tri ot'ic, _full of love for one's country_.
hulk, _a dismantled ship_.
frig'ate, _a ship of war_.
tat'tered, _torn_.
me'te or, _a fiery body in the heavens_.
van'quished, _conquered; overcome_.
har'pies, _destroyers_.
manned, _supplied with men_.
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OLD IRONSIDES.
During our second war with Great Britain, which began in the year 1812,
many battles were fought both on land and sea.
Among the ships of war belonging to the United States Government, was a
frigate named the Constitution. She was built about the beginning of
the present century, and owing to her good fortune in many engagements,
her seamen gave her the name of "Old Ironsides."
She was in active service throughout the entire war, and captured five
ships of war from the British, two of which were frigates.
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