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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... words into classes , according to their functions , . 17. Words which express the subjects of Propositions are called Nouns . Origin and meaning of this name , . 18. Words which indicate assertion are called verbs . Origin and mean- ing ...
... words into classes , according to their functions , . 17. Words which express the subjects of Propositions are called Nouns . Origin and meaning of this name , . 18. Words which indicate assertion are called verbs . Origin and mean- ing ...
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... words . ( 5 ) We call both classes of signs words ; and hence frequent confu- sion . ( 6 ) It is to be wished that we had a special name for a written word , to distinguish it , where necessary , from a spoken word , and also a name for ...
... words . ( 5 ) We call both classes of signs words ; and hence frequent confu- sion . ( 6 ) It is to be wished that we had a special name for a written word , to distinguish it , where necessary , from a spoken word , and also a name for ...
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... words , I am cold . Each of these words is , no doubt , a significant sign , but , at the same time , incapable alone of communicating a clear declaration of thought to those around us . ( 4 ) Again , every com- bination of words will ...
... words , I am cold . Each of these words is , no doubt , a significant sign , but , at the same time , incapable alone of communicating a clear declaration of thought to those around us . ( 4 ) Again , every com- bination of words will ...
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... word of that class which the usage of language has assigned for that purpose . ( 6 ) Two words , then , are necessary , in our language , to the full expres- sion of an assertion , or to constitute a complete proposition - one to ...
... word of that class which the usage of language has assigned for that purpose . ( 6 ) Two words , then , are necessary , in our language , to the full expres- sion of an assertion , or to constitute a complete proposition - one to ...
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... words form a proposition , because they express a complete assertion . ( 3 ) The word " snow , " in this proposition , represents the subject , because it expresses the thing concerning which the assertion is made . ( 4 ) The word ...
... words form a proposition , because they express a complete assertion . ( 3 ) The word " snow , " in this proposition , represents the subject , because it expresses the thing concerning which the assertion is made . ( 4 ) The word ...
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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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