English grammar practiceLongman, Green, Longman and Roberts, 1862 - 264 pages |
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... Italian , un libro , & c . There is no doubt that the English article a was once in the same condition ; and that the following changes have taken place in it : 1. One ; 2 . Ane ( still found in old Scottish poetry ) ; 3. An ; 4. A. 2 ...
... Italian , un libro , & c . There is no doubt that the English article a was once in the same condition ; and that the following changes have taken place in it : 1. One ; 2 . Ane ( still found in old Scottish poetry ) ; 3. An ; 4. A. 2 ...
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... in the scuffle . England is remarkable for the number and wealth of her colonies . The children are walking in the fields . Where is your cousin ? Italy will probably secure her independence . My ETYMOLOGY - - NOUNS 25 - GENDER Number.
... in the scuffle . England is remarkable for the number and wealth of her colonies . The children are walking in the fields . Where is your cousin ? Italy will probably secure her independence . My ETYMOLOGY - - NOUNS 25 - GENDER Number.
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George Frederick Graham. cousin ? Italy will probably secure her independence . My parents are dead . The prisoner was brought into court . Some of the furniture was destroyed by the people . The sun cheered the whole prospect with his ...
George Frederick Graham. cousin ? Italy will probably secure her independence . My parents are dead . The prisoner was brought into court . Some of the furniture was destroyed by the people . The sun cheered the whole prospect with his ...
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... Italian . - Bandit , virtuoso , and dilettante , make in the plural , banditti , virtuosi , and di- lettanti . II . French . - Beau makes beaux ; madam , mes- dames ; and monsieur , messieurs ( contracted into Messrs . ) III . Latin ...
... Italian . - Bandit , virtuoso , and dilettante , make in the plural , banditti , virtuosi , and di- lettanti . II . French . - Beau makes beaux ; madam , mes- dames ; and monsieur , messieurs ( contracted into Messrs . ) III . Latin ...
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... Italian bandit . The parcel was addressed to ( Monsieur ? ) Smith and Thomson . Many encomi have been passed on this work . The critic entered into the minuti of the question . There were many beau at the ball . The school is conducted ...
... Italian bandit . The parcel was addressed to ( Monsieur ? ) Smith and Thomson . Many encomi have been passed on this work . The critic entered into the minuti of the question . There were many beau at the ball . The school is conducted ...
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Page 250 - tis done, then 'twere well It were done quickly. If the assassination Could trammel up the consequence, and catch With his surcease success; that but this blow Might be the be-all and the end-all here, But here, upon this bank and shoal of time, We'd jump the life to come.
Page 242 - MUCH have I travell'd in the realms of gold, And many goodly states and kingdoms seen ; Round many western islands have I been Which bards in fealty to Apollo hold. Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow'd Homer ruled as his demesne ; Yet did I never breathe its pure serene Till I heard Chapman speak out loud and bold : Then felt I like some watcher of the skies When a new planet swims into his ken ; Or like stout Cortez when with eagle eyes He stared at the Pacific — and all his...
Page 248 - Say, father Thames ! for thou hast seen Full many a sprightly race, Disporting on thy margent green The paths of pleasure trace...
Page 251 - This pencil take (she said), whose colors clear Richly paint the vernal year: Thine too these golden keys, immortal boy! This can unlock the gates of joy; Of horror that, and thrilling fears, Or ope the sacred source of sympathetic tears.
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Page 248 - Shylock, we would have moneys:' you say so; You, that did void your rheum upon my beard, And foot me as you spurn a stranger cur Over your threshold; moneys is your suit. What should I say to you? Should I not say 'Hath a dog money? is it possible A cur can lend three thousand ducats?
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Page 236 - These are thy glorious works, Parent of good, Almighty ; Thine this universal frame, Thus wondrous fair ; Thyself how wondrous then ! Unspeakable, who sit'st above these Heavens, To us invisible, or dimly seen In these thy lowest works ; yet these declare Thy goodness beyond thought, and power divine.
Page 241 - And breathes three amorous sighs to raise the fire. Then prostrate falls, and begs with ardent eyes Soon to obtain, and long possess the prize : The Powers gave ear, and granted half his prayer, The rest the winds dispersed in empty air. But now secure the painted vessel glides, The sun-beams trembling on the floating tides: While melting music steals upon the sky, And softened sounds along the waters die; Smooth flow the waves, the zephyrs gently play, Belinda smiled, and all the world was gay.