The Etymology and Syntax of the English Language: Explained and IllustratedSimpkin, Marshall, 1853 - 302 páginas |
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... common to all animals . By inarticulate language , we mean those instinctive sounds , or cries , by which the several tribes of inferior creatures are enabled to express their sensations and desires . By articu- late language is ...
... common to all animals . By inarticulate language , we mean those instinctive sounds , or cries , by which the several tribes of inferior creatures are enabled to express their sensations and desires . By articu- late language is ...
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... common noun , expresses a genus , or class of things , and is common or applicable to every indi- vidual of that class . Nouns or Substantives ( for these terms are equivalent ) have also been divided into natural , artificial , and ...
... common noun , expresses a genus , or class of things , and is common or applicable to every indi- vidual of that class . Nouns or Substantives ( for these terms are equivalent ) have also been divided into natural , artificial , and ...
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... common , and more agreeable to analogy . The same observation is applicable to the terms politics , optics , pneumatics , and other similar names of sciences . " But in order to prove more fully that politics admit of general truths ...
... common , and more agreeable to analogy . The same observation is applicable to the terms politics , optics , pneumatics , and other similar names of sciences . " But in order to prove more fully that politics admit of general truths ...
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... extended use of the noun singular . This usage was common in the days of Shakspeare . " I'll devise a mean to draw the Moor out of the way . " — Othello . " Pamela's noble heart would needs gratefully make known the ETYMOLOGY . 21.
... extended use of the noun singular . This usage was common in the days of Shakspeare . " I'll devise a mean to draw the Moor out of the way . " — Othello . " Pamela's noble heart would needs gratefully make known the ETYMOLOGY . 21.
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... common relations . In English there are only three cases , nominative , geni- tive , and objective , or accusative case . In substantives the a We remark , in some instances , a similar phraseology in Greek and Latin . eos and beà ...
... common relations . In English there are only three cases , nominative , geni- tive , and objective , or accusative case . In substantives the a We remark , in some instances , a similar phraseology in Greek and Latin . eos and beà ...
Termos e frases comuns
action adjective admits adverb affirmation agreeably ambiguity analogy Anglo-Saxon antecedent appears article Grammar assertion attribute auxiliary verb belong called character clause comparative conceive conjunction considered consonant construed deemed definite article denotes diphthongal distinction ellipsis employed English English language equivalent error examples former frequently genitive grammar grammarians Hence idea idiom imperfect impersonal verbs implies improperly impropriety indefinite Indicative Mood inflexion intended joined language latter Lowth manner meaning mode of expression mood neuter nominative Note object observed obsolete opinion passive passive voice Perfect Participle person perspicuity phraseology Plur preceding precisely predicate preposition present tense preterite Priestley pronoun properly question reason refers regimen relative relative clause render respect rule Saxon Saxon genitive seems sense sentence sentiment signifies singular solecism sometimes sound speaking species speech subjunctive mood substantive superlative synonymous term termination things thou tion transitive verb usage vowel word write
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Página 219 - It is folly to pretend to arm ourselves against the accidents of life, by heaping up treasures, which nothing can protect us against, but the good providence of our Creator.
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