Part 1 — LESSON LVIII.
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de'mons, spirits; evil spirits. groped, found one's way by feeling with the hands. pre'vi ous, going before in time; preceding. in clined', leaning towards; disposed. dis tract'ed, confused by grief. ex pired', died. stat'ue, a figure carved to represent a living being. stag'gered, walked with trembling steps. as cer tained', found out by inquiring. re tain', keep possession of.