A Dictionary of the English Language, Containing the Pronunciation, Etymology, and Explanation of All Words Authorized by Eminent Writers: to which are Added, a Vocabulary of the Roots of English Words, and an Accented List of Greek, Latin, and Scripture Proper NamesD. Appleton & Company, 1845 - 564 sider |
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... words in good use are selected and clearly defined . Each word is so marked as to indicate its pronunciation , and the value of the work is much enhanced by containing the derivation of every word . I hope it will meet with that share ...
... words in good use are selected and clearly defined . Each word is so marked as to indicate its pronunciation , and the value of the work is much enhanced by containing the derivation of every word . I hope it will meet with that share ...
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... words , has enabled the author to condense the work within small compass , and yet retain every word in our language which is sanctioned by any modern writer of competent authority . The evident care and pains taken in the department of ...
... words , has enabled the author to condense the work within small compass , and yet retain every word in our language which is sanctioned by any modern writer of competent authority . The evident care and pains taken in the department of ...
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... words - the neglect of good old ones , and the rash adoption of spurious new ones . Excellent words and excellent idioms are ever in danger of perishing : the tongues and the pens of men are often losing them , either by igno- rance ...
... words - the neglect of good old ones , and the rash adoption of spurious new ones . Excellent words and excellent idioms are ever in danger of perishing : the tongues and the pens of men are often losing them , either by igno- rance ...
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... words , with ignorance or carelessness of their genuine meaning , is not this , he asks , one of the plain marks of a people un- principled and sluggish , and full ready for some slavery or other . But , on the other hand , he adds ...
... words , with ignorance or carelessness of their genuine meaning , is not this , he asks , one of the plain marks of a people un- principled and sluggish , and full ready for some slavery or other . But , on the other hand , he adds ...
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