An English Grammar: Comprehending the Principles and Rules of the Language, Illustrated by Appropriate Exercises, and a Key to the Exercises, Volumen1T. Wilson & Sons, 1819 |
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... long as in no , so . o short as in o middle as in u long as in not , lot . move , prove . muse , use . u short as in but , nut . u middle as in bull , full , By the preceding list it appears , that there are 30 ORTHOGRAPHY .
... long as in no , so . o short as in o middle as in u long as in not , lot . move , prove . muse , use . u short as in but , nut . u middle as in bull , full , By the preceding list it appears , that there are 30 ORTHOGRAPHY .
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... preceding list it appears , that there are in the English language fourteen simple vowel sounds : but as i and u , when pronounced long , may be considered as diphthongs , or diphthongal vowels , our language , strictly speaking ...
... preceding list it appears , that there are in the English language fourteen simple vowel sounds : but as i and u , when pronounced long , may be considered as diphthongs , or diphthongal vowels , our language , strictly speaking ...
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... preceding representation , it appears to be a point of considerable importance , that every learner of the English language should be taught to pronounce perfectly , and with facility , every original simple sound that belongs to it ...
... preceding representation , it appears to be a point of considerable importance , that every learner of the English language should be taught to pronounce perfectly , and with facility , every original simple sound that belongs to it ...
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... from the Greek : as , catastro- phe , epitome , Penelope . It is used to soften and modify the foregoing consonants : as , force , rage , since , oblige : or to lengthen the preceding vowel : as , can 38 ORTHOGRAPHY .
... from the Greek : as , catastro- phe , epitome , Penelope . It is used to soften and modify the foregoing consonants : as , force , rage , since , oblige : or to lengthen the preceding vowel : as , can 38 ORTHOGRAPHY .
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... preceding vowel : as , can , cane ; pin , pine ; rob , robe . The diphthong ea is generally sounded like e long ; as in appear , beaver , creature , & c . It has also the sound of short e ; as in breath , meadow , treasure . And it is ...
... preceding vowel : as , can , cane ; pin , pine ; rob , robe . The diphthong ea is generally sounded like e long ; as in appear , beaver , creature , & c . It has also the sound of short e ; as in breath , meadow , treasure . And it is ...
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