Exposition of the Grammatical Structure of the English Language: Being an Attempt to Furnish an Improved Method of Teaching Grammar. For the Use of Schools and Colleges |
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... sometimes expressed by a single word ; but a word including a combination of significant signs . ] ( 2 ) In our language , the sub- ject , however simple and unmodified , is usually expressed by at least one separate word in assertive ...
... sometimes expressed by a single word ; but a word including a combination of significant signs . ] ( 2 ) In our language , the sub- ject , however simple and unmodified , is usually expressed by at least one separate word in assertive ...
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... sometimes invert the usual order , and the purposes for which they take this liberty with the arrangement in common use . ( 10 ) Mention some of the inverted expres- sions in ordinary use . § 15. ( 1 ) To which part of a proposition ...
... sometimes invert the usual order , and the purposes for which they take this liberty with the arrangement in common use . ( 10 ) Mention some of the inverted expres- sions in ordinary use . § 15. ( 1 ) To which part of a proposition ...
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... Sometimes , indeed , they are employed to indicate the word or sign , as well as that which it expresses . Or rather the terms subject and predicate are employed in an ambiguous manner to express both at once , neglect- ing the ...
... Sometimes , indeed , they are employed to indicate the word or sign , as well as that which it expresses . Or rather the terms subject and predicate are employed in an ambiguous manner to express both at once , neglect- ing the ...
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... Sometimes the Grammarians call them SUBSTANTIVE NOUNS , to distinguish them from another class of nouns , which is not used to express the subjects of propositions . We shall call them simply nouns , and sometimes substantives ...
... Sometimes the Grammarians call them SUBSTANTIVE NOUNS , to distinguish them from another class of nouns , which is not used to express the subjects of propositions . We shall call them simply nouns , and sometimes substantives ...
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... sometimes that of a subject noun , most frequently that of modifying or com- pleting a verb . ( 9 ) In performing this latter function after some few verbs ( mostly auxiliaries ) , the particle to is omitted , and the bare root employed ...
... sometimes that of a subject noun , most frequently that of modifying or com- pleting a verb . ( 9 ) In performing this latter function after some few verbs ( mostly auxiliaries ) , the particle to is omitted , and the bare root employed ...
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accessory proposition accusative action active verb adjective accessory adverbs analysis ancient Anglo-Saxon assertion called class of words comma complement complete compound propositions compound tenses conjugation conjunctive pronoun conjunctive words connection considered construction copula dative modification declension determinative distinct distinguish employed English EXERCISE fact form of expression form of modification function genitive gerund Give examples given number grammar grammarians Illustrate by examples impersonal verbs implied indefinite tense indicate infinitive of purpose interpunction interrogative interrogative word kind language Latin learner manner meaning mode neuter verbs noun and preposition noun complementary noun in apposition objective modification participle passive form past tense perform perhaps plural plural form preceded predicate preposition modification present preterits principal noun principal proposition regarded remark in reference Repeat the remark Repeat the substance represent sense serve sometimes subject noun subjoin subjunctive suppressed syllable thou tion tive transitive verbs treat usage verbal adjectives verbal noun verse write
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