19 Before a net is used it is important that it is not badly tangled
or snarled. The work of these fishermen is a graphic commentary on the
word "adjust," which has been rendered by such a variety as _ mend,
perfect fit perfectly join, restore, prepare, _ and _ frame. _ We have
used _ adjust, adapt,... [ Continue Reading ]
4 Eastern houses have flat roofs with battlements, easily accessible
from the ground, and a place of resort, especially in the evening. The
roof usually was covered with quite a thickness of earth, laid on
wooden supports. All this could readily be replaced. The point in this
story seems to lie in t... [ Continue Reading ]