Abridgment of English Grammar: Comprehending the Principles and Rules of the Language, Illustrated by Appropriate Exercises. Designed for the Younger Classes of LearnersJ.B. Moore, 1823 - 107 páginas |
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... short works do not possess ; namely , that the pro- gress of their pupils will be accelerated , and the pleasure of study increased , when they find themselves advanced to a grammar , which exactly pursues the plan of the book they have ...
... short works do not possess ; namely , that the pro- gress of their pupils will be accelerated , and the pleasure of study increased , when they find themselves advanced to a grammar , which exactly pursues the plan of the book they have ...
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... short . " A Compound sentence consists of two or more simple sentences , joined together by one or more connective words ; as , " Life is short , and art is long . " A Phrase is two or more words rightly put together , making sometimes ...
... short . " A Compound sentence consists of two or more simple sentences , joined together by one or more connective words ; as , " Life is short , and art is long . " A Phrase is two or more words rightly put together , making sometimes ...
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... short . A vowel or syllable is long , when the ac- cent is on the vowel ; which occasions it to be slowly joined in pronunciation , with the following letters : as , " Fall , bāle , mōōd , hōuse , feature . " • A syllable is short ...
... short . A vowel or syllable is long , when the ac- cent is on the vowel ; which occasions it to be slowly joined in pronunciation , with the following letters : as , " Fall , bāle , mōōd , hōuse , feature . " • A syllable is short ...
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... short one this " Folly . " The last is called a Breve . A Diæresis , thus marked " , shows that two vowels form separate syllables ; as , Creätor . " A Section is thus marked § . A Paragraph , thus T. A Quotation has two inverted commas ...
... short one this " Folly . " The last is called a Breve . A Diæresis , thus marked " , shows that two vowels form separate syllables ; as , Creätor . " A Section is thus marked § . A Paragraph , thus T. A Quotation has two inverted commas ...
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... short , tall , while , deep , strong , poor , rich , great . Compare the following adjectives : amiable , moderate , disinterested , favourable , grateful , studious , attentive , negligent , industrious , per- plexing . Write the ...
... short , tall , while , deep , strong , poor , rich , great . Compare the following adjectives : amiable , moderate , disinterested , favourable , grateful , studious , attentive , negligent , industrious , per- plexing . Write the ...
Términos y frases comunes
according to RULE adjective pronoun Adverb agrees with nouns ative comma common substantive Compound Perfect Conjugate the following conjunction connect couldst DEFECTIVE VERBS derived English EXERCISES IN PARSING express following verbs gender govern the objective Grammar happy heart honor IMPERATIVE MOOD indefinite article indicative mood INFINITIVE MOOD Interjection lative learner letter loved 2 Thou loved 2 Ye loved Imperfect Tense loved Perfect loved Pluperfect Tense loved Plural loved Present Tense loved Singular mayst or canst mind nominative omitted passions passive voice peace personal pronoun plural number Posses possessive POTENTIAL MOOD preposition proper relative pronoun RULE XI RULE XVII Rules of Syntax says Second Future Tense SECT Semicolon sentence shalt or wilt singular number sound SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD syllable temper Tense represents thee thing third person singular Thou art Thou hadst Thou mayst Thou mightst tion tive mood vice virtue vowel wise word Write the following
Pasajes populares
Página 65 - The only point where human bliss stands still, And tastes the good without the fall to ill ; Where only merit...
Página 92 - Soon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale, And nightly to the listening 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. What though, in solemn silence, all Move round the dark terrestrial ball?
Página 90 - 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 91 - All Nature is but art, unknown to thee All chance, direction, which thou canst not see; All discord, harmony not understood; All partial evil, universal good: And, spite of pride, in erring reason's spite, One truth is clear, Whatever is, is right.
Página 27 - A verb is a word which signifies to be, to do, or to suffer ; as, I am — I rule — I am ruled.
Página 89 - Reason's whole pleasure, all the joys of sense, Lie in three words, health, peace, and competence.
Página 34 - TO BE. INDICATIVE MOOD. PRESENT TENSE. Singular. Plural. 1. I am. 1. We are. 2. Thou art. 2. Ye or you are. 3. He, she, or it is. 3. They are. IMPERFECT TENSE. Singular. Plural. 1. I was. 1. We were. 2. Thou wast.
Página 41 - TENSE. SINGULAR. PLURAL. 1. If I were loved. 1 . If we were loved. 2. If thou wert loved. 2. If ye or you were loved. 3. If he were loved.
Página 63 - Tones. TONES are different both from emphasis and pauses ;* consisting in the modulation of the voice, the notes or variations of sound which we employ in the expression of our sentiments.
Página 62 - QUANTITY. The quantity of a syllable is that time which is occupied in pronouncing it. It is considered as long or short. A vowel or syllable is long, when the accent is on the vowel ; which occasions it to be slowly joined, in pronunciation, to the following letter ; as, "Fall, bale, mood, house, feature.