English Exercises, Adapted to Murray's English Grammar: Consisting of Exercises in Parsing, Instances of False Orthography, Violations of the Rules of Syntax, Defects in Punctuation, and Violations of the Rules Respecting Perspicuous and Accurate Writing : Designed for the Benefit of Private Learners, as Well as for the Use of SchoolsCollins & Company, 1817 - 192 páginas |
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Página iii
... give occasion to survey the sub- ject minutely , and in different points of view ; by which it becomes more known and familiar , and produces stronger and more durable impressions . THESE observations are peculiarly applicable to the ...
... give occasion to survey the sub- ject minutely , and in different points of view ; by which it becomes more known and familiar , and produces stronger and more durable impressions . THESE observations are peculiarly applicable to the ...
Página vi
... give them an arrangement and di- versity , as agreeable as the nature of the subject would admit ; and to render them interesting , as well as intelligible and instructive , to young persons . Holdgate , near York , 1797 . ADVERTISEMENT ...
... give them an arrangement and di- versity , as agreeable as the nature of the subject would admit ; and to render them interesting , as well as intelligible and instructive , to young persons . Holdgate , near York , 1797 . ADVERTISEMENT ...
Página vii
... give the seventh edition every improvement in his power , without enhancing the price of the book . Besides expunging some obscure and uninterest- ing sentences ; inserting a number of examples adapted to the latest improvements in the ...
... give the seventh edition every improvement in his power , without enhancing the price of the book . Besides expunging some obscure and uninterest- ing sentences ; inserting a number of examples adapted to the latest improvements in the ...
Página xi
... give him an habitual dexterity in applying them , if he were oc- casionally desired to correct , verbally , erroneous sentences purposely selected from different parts of the book ; to recite the rules by which they are governed ; and ...
... give him an habitual dexterity in applying them , if he were oc- casionally desired to correct , verbally , erroneous sentences purposely selected from different parts of the book ; to recite the rules by which they are governed ; and ...
Página xii
... give the student an idea of the manner , in which he is to make the verbal cor- rections . " The man is prudent which speaks little . " This sentence is incorrect ; because which is a pro- noun of the neuter gender , and does not agree ...
... give the student an idea of the manner , in which he is to make the verbal cor- rections . " The man is prudent which speaks little . " This sentence is incorrect ; because which is a pro- noun of the neuter gender , and does not agree ...
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adjective adverb appear attention avoid beauty benevolence blessings censure CHAP cheerful conduct correct dangers Demosthenes disappointments distress duty earth edition endeavoured English language esteem evil exer Exercises favour following verbs folly gentle give governed Grammar happiness heart honour hope human imperative mood imperfect tense improved indicative mood knowledge labours language learned learner light to spring live manner ment mind misery nature ness neuter gender never nominative notes and observations nouns objective observations under RULE occasion Orthography ourselves Parsing passions peace pleasure plural number possess preposition present principles pronoun proper racter reason receive regular verb religion render respect reward riches Rules of Syntax SECT sentences sentiments silent e singular number spring from primeval studies subjunctive mood substantive temper tences tense thee things third person Thou art tion true vice Virtue rewards virtuous wise words Write the following young persons youth
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Página 33 - Soon as the evening shades prevail The moon takes up the wond'rous tale, And nightly to the list'ning earth Repeats the story of her birth : Whilst all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole.
Página 152 - The wicked flee when no man pursueth : but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Página 32 - Vice is a monster of so frightful mien, As, to be hated, needs but to be seen; Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace.
Página 78 - Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue 'with me now three days, and have nothing to eat : and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.
Página 139 - See the sole bliss heaven could on all bestow ! Which who but feels can taste, but thinks can know : Yet poor with fortune, and with learning blind, The bad must miss, the good untaught will find : Slave to no sect, who takes no private road, But looks through nature up to nature's God ; Pursues that chain which links th...
Página 69 - Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
Página 61 - This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips ; but their heart is far from me.
Página 32 - What nothing earthly gives, or can destroy, The soul's calm sunshine, and the heart-felt joy, Is virtue's prize: A better would you fix?
Página 131 - By its different parts always acting in Subordination one to another the Perfection of the Whole is carried on The Heavenly Bodies perpetually revolve Day and Night incessantly repeat their appointed course Continual operations are. going on in the Earth and in the Waters Nothing stands still...
Página 160 - I desire the author or authors will be pleased maturely to consider two points. First, as things now stand, how they will be able to find food and raiment for a hundred thousand useless mouths and backs.