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"At the command <em>aim</em> raise the piece with both hands and support the butt firmly against the hollow of the right shoulder." &mdash; Moss, 1914

Aim

"At the command aim raise the piece with both hands and support the butt firmly against the…

"In aiming, lying down, raise the piece with both hands; rest on both elbows and press the butt firmly against the right shoulder." &mdash; Moss, 1914

Aim lying down

"In aiming, lying down, raise the piece with both hands; rest on both elbows and press the butt firmly…

"Raise the rifle with both hands high enough to clear the line of vision, barrel downward, point of the bayonet to the left front. When necessary to raise the rifle well above the head, it may be supported between the thumb and forefinger of the left hand. This position will be necessary against attacks from higher elevation, such as men mounted or on top of parapets." — Moss, 1914

High Parry

"Raise the rifle with both hands high enough to clear the line of vision, barrel downward, point of…

"The bolt and magazine mechanism can be dismounted without removing the stock. The latter should never be done, except for making repairs, and then only by some selected and instructed men." &mdash; Moss, 1914

Bolt and magazine

"The bolt and magazine mechanism can be dismounted without removing the stock. The latter should never…

A small block for holding a bolt.

Nut

A small block for holding a bolt.

The hand with the fingers doubled into the palm.

Fist

The hand with the fingers doubled into the palm.

The outer extremity of the human arm, consisting of the palm and fingers.

Hand

The outer extremity of the human arm, consisting of the palm and fingers.

Some hard material, bent into a curve for catching, holding, and sustaining any thing.

Hook

Some hard material, bent into a curve for catching, holding, and sustaining any thing.

View of Athens.

Ancient Athens

View of Athens.

A narrow-necked vessel for holding fluids.

Flask

A narrow-necked vessel for holding fluids.

A cover for the hand, with a separate sheath for each finger.

Glove

A cover for the hand, with a separate sheath for each finger.

A frame of iron bars for holding coals, used as fuel.

Grate

A frame of iron bars for holding coals, used as fuel.

The short, thick, finger of the human hand, or the corresponding member of animals.

Thumb

The short, thick, finger of the human hand, or the corresponding member of animals.

Two spheres of iron or other heavy material, connected by a short bar for a handle; used as a weight for swinging in the hands.

Dumb-bells

Two spheres of iron or other heavy material, connected by a short bar for a handle; used as a weight…

One of the extremities of the hand, not including the thumb.

Finger

One of the extremities of the hand, not including the thumb.

A thin, oval-shaped board or tablet, with a thumb-hole at one end for holding it, on which a painter lays and mixes his pigments.

Palette

A thin, oval-shaped board or tablet, with a thumb-hole at one end for holding it, on which a painter…

A cloth used for wiping the hands and face.

Towel

A cloth used for wiping the hands and face.

"In the eleventh century, the Anglo-Saxons, originally the fiercest nation of the North of Europe, had become changed into a submissive and unwarlike people by the combine influences of luxury, a great landed aristocracy, and a richly endowed hierarchy." &mdash; Goodrich, 1844

Saxons

"In the eleventh century, the Anglo-Saxons, originally the fiercest nation of the North of Europe, had…

A utensil for holding coal.

Coal-scuttle

A utensil for holding coal.

"Peter, a hermit of Picardy, on his return from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, represented the condition of the city. This hermit, of hideous figure, covered with rags, walking barefooted, speaking as a prophet, and hearkened to as such, inspired the people everywhere with an enthusiasm similar to his own." &mdash; Goodrich, 1844

Peter the Hermit and followers

"Peter, a hermit of Picardy, on his return from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, represented the condition…

A wooden or metal frame for holding the music convenient for musicians.

Music-stand

A wooden or metal frame for holding the music convenient for musicians.

A group of people pointing at a hot air balloon in the distance.

Hot air balloon

A group of people pointing at a hot air balloon in the distance.

A vessel for holding or conveying water, or for sprinkling water on cloth in bleaching, or on plants.

Water-pot

A vessel for holding or conveying water, or for sprinkling water on cloth in bleaching, or on plants.

A man and woman

People

A man and woman

A card and coin balanced on one finger, with the other hand poised to flick it off.

Hands and Card

A card and coin balanced on one finger, with the other hand poised to flick it off.

A hand holding a square pyramid, suspended by a string.

Hand and pyramid

A hand holding a square pyramid, suspended by a string.

"When the pendulum hands at rest in a vertical position, as Pa, it has no energy at all. Considered as a mass of matter seperate from the earth; it certainly has potential energy; but considered as a pendulum, it has not." &mdash; Avery, 1895

Path of a pendulum

"When the pendulum hands at rest in a vertical position, as Pa, it has no energy at all. Considered…

A hand holding a pointed weight suspended from a string.

Hand holding weight

A hand holding a pointed weight suspended from a string.

A hand holding a tube, with one end in a bowl.

Hand with tube

A hand holding a tube, with one end in a bowl.

A pair of hands holding a glass tube filled with a dark liquid.

Hands with tube

A pair of hands holding a glass tube filled with a dark liquid.

A hand holding up a tube from a larger, mercury-filled tube.

Hand and barometer

A hand holding up a tube from a larger, mercury-filled tube.

A hand holding a U-shaped tuning fork.

Hand with tuning fork

A hand holding a U-shaped tuning fork.

A pair of hands holding a tube and tuning fork over a resonator.

Hands with tuning fork and tube

A pair of hands holding a tube and tuning fork over a resonator.

A steel rod being held horizontally by a pair of hands.

Hands with rod

A steel rod being held horizontally by a pair of hands.

A pair of hands, each holding a narrow bit of wire over a compass needle.

Hands with wires

A pair of hands, each holding a narrow bit of wire over a compass needle.

A hand holding a solenoid.

Solenoid

A hand holding a solenoid.

"The polarity of the solenoidal magnet may be determined by holding it in the right hand so that the fingers point in the direction of the current; then the extended thumb will point toward the marked or north-seeking pole of the magnet." &mdash; Avery, 1895

Solenoidal magnet

"The polarity of the solenoidal magnet may be determined by holding it in the right hand so that the…

A hand holding a board.

Hand with board

A hand holding a board.

A hand holding a disk connected to a stick.

Hand with disk

A hand holding a disk connected to a stick.

"A good trellis for tomatoes, holding the vines apart and allowing all fruits to receive air and light." &mdash; Baily, 1898

Trellis

"A good trellis for tomatoes, holding the vines apart and allowing all fruits to receive air and light."…

A hand holding a candlestick.

Hand with candle

A hand holding a candlestick.

A hand holding a bar magnet.

Hand with magnet

A hand holding a bar magnet.

"In Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and elsewhere the manufacture of wine from grapes is an important industry of the people." &mdash;The Popular Cyclopedia, 1888

Wine growing

"In Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and elsewhere the manufacture of wine from grapes is an important…

"Each is as big around as a hogshead, and about fifteen feet high; it is covered with printed manner, and has a clock near the top." —Carpenter, 1902

German Street Corner

"Each is as big around as a hogshead, and about fifteen feet high; it is covered with printed manner,…

"Odessa is the chief city of southern Russia, and men from all the countries about come here to trade." —Carpenter, 1902

People of Odessa

"Odessa is the chief city of southern Russia, and men from all the countries about come here to trade."…

"The Russians drink more tea perhaps than any other people. The tea is served in glass tumblers, with two or three lump of sugar and a slice of lemon, but without milk." —Carpenter, 1902

Drinking Tea in Russia

"The Russians drink more tea perhaps than any other people. The tea is served in glass tumblers, with…

Baloo teaching Mowgli. "Thou has been with the Monkey People, the gray apes, the people without a Law, the eaters of everything. That is a great shame."

Mowgli's Brothers

Baloo teaching Mowgli. "Thou has been with the Monkey People, the gray apes, the people without a Law,…

Mowgli used to make little play-huts. The Monkey People considered these huts most wonderful.

Mowgli's Brothers

Mowgli used to make little play-huts. The Monkey People considered these huts most wonderful.

A man and woman wearing traditional Spanish dress.

People of Spain

A man and woman wearing traditional Spanish dress.

Image from the story, "Legend of Evil." The monkeys walk together holding each other's tails.

Legend of Evil

Image from the story, "Legend of Evil." The monkeys walk together holding each other's tails.

A hand holding a handkerchief.

Handkerchief

A hand holding a handkerchief.

A hand holding the four robbers.

Cards

A hand holding the four robbers.

There was an old lady of Chertsey, who made a remarkable curtsey; She twirled round and round, till she sunk underground, which distressed all the people of Chertsey.

Edward Lear's Rhymes

There was an old lady of Chertsey, who made a remarkable curtsey; She twirled round and round, till…

There was an old person of Basing, whose presence of mind was amazing; He purchased a steed, which he rode at full speed, and escaped from the people of Basing.

Edward Lear's Rhymes

There was an old person of Basing, whose presence of mind was amazing; He purchased a steed, which he…

There was an old man at a casement, who held up his hands in amazement; When they said, "Sir, you'll fall!" He replied, "Not at all!" That incipient old man at a casement.

Edward Lear's Rhymes

There was an old man at a casement, who held up his hands in amazement; When they said, "Sir, you'll…

From a nursery rhyme, <em>Simple Simon Met a Pieman</em>. He went to ride a spotted cow that had a little calf; She threw him down upon the ground, which made the people laugh.

Simple Simon

From a nursery rhyme, Simple Simon Met a Pieman. He went to ride a spotted cow that had a little…

A small yellowish white shell with a fine gloss, used as money by various people.

Money Cowry

A small yellowish white shell with a fine gloss, used as money by various people.

My Piggywig, Lulu, is fond of the sea. She looks a droll sight, but she doesn't mind that; Wither her shovel and pail she's as happy as can be, and she laughs when the people say, "Little Miss Fat!"

Little Miss Fat

My Piggywig, Lulu, is fond of the sea. She looks a droll sight, but she doesn't mind that; Wither her…

Showing proper manner of holding the brush for the up stroke in perpendicular work.

Painting

Showing proper manner of holding the brush for the up stroke in perpendicular work.

A hand

Hand

A hand