Une autre qui réunît. Note the subjunctive in the

adjective clause describing an object not yet attained. IL, 231.

22. — Tirailler les basques. Tirailler, to pull, differs from

NOTES

P^e. Line.

tirer ^ to pull, in denoting the répétition of the action with importunity or violence. Eender, ‘ tug away at.’

60 25. — Consonne. This use of consonne is due to the fact

that formerly it was customary to distinguish U from V by naming the latter U consonne. To-day the V is called vê or ve. Render, ‘ the letter V.’