Barlow knife a single blade knife that cost 12 cents.
Doré Bible an expensively illustrated Bible by the famous French illustrator, Gustave Doré (1833nd1883) whose most famous works include illustrations for Dante's Divine Comedy.
roundabout a short, tight jacket or coat formerly worn by men and boys.
"tackle it again" try to learn the lesson again.
David and Goliath The story of David slaying the giant Goliath and saving the kingdom comes from the Old Testament. David and Goliath precede the disciples by around 1,500 years.
pinchbug a type of relatively harmless beetle.
