age 13).

QUESTIONS.

1. Which words of this group are used in a good, and which in a bad
sense? 2. Which are indifferently either good or bad? 3. To what does
_ally_ generally apply? _colleague_? 4. How does an _associate_ compare
in rank with a principal? 5. Is _assistant_ or _attendant_ the higher
word? How do both these words compare with _associate_? 6. In what sense
are _follower_, _henchman_, and _retainer_ used? _partner_? 7. What is
the legal distinction between _abettor_ and _accessory_? 8. To what is
_accomplice_ nearly equivalent? Which is the preferred legal term?

EXAMPLES.

The Senator differed with his ---- in this matter.

The baron rode into town with a great array of armed ----.

France and Russia seem to have become firm ----.

The ---- called to the ---- for a fresh bandage.

All persons, but especially the young, should take the greatest care
in the choice of their ----.

As he was not present at the actual commission of the crime, he was
held to be only an ---- and not an ----.

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ACCIDENT (page 14).

QUESTIONS.

1. What is the difference between _accident_ and _chance_? 2. How does
_incident_ differ from both? 3. What is the special significance of
_fortune_? 4. How does it differ in usage from _chance_? 5. How are
_accident_, _misadventure_, and _mishap_ distinguished?

EXAMPLES.

Gambling clings almost inseparably to games of ----.

Bruises and contusions are regarded as ordinary ---- of the cavalry
service.

The prudent man is careful not to tempt ---- too far.

The misplacement of the switch caused a terrible ----.

Great thoughts and high purposes keep one from being greatly
disturbed by the little ---- of daily life.

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ACQUAINTANCE (page 15).

QUESTIONS.

1. What does _acquaintance_ between persons imply? 2. How does
_acquaintance_ differ from _companionship_? _acquaintance_ from
_friendship_? from _intimacy_? 3. How does _fellowship_ differ from
_friendship_?

EXAMPLES.

A public speaker becomes known to many persons whom he does not
know, but who are ready promptly to claim ---- with him.

The ---- of life must bring us into ---- with many who can not be
admitted within the inner circle of ----.

The ---- of school and college life often develop into the most
beautiful and endur