Rudimental Lessons in Etymology and Syntax: In which These Two Parts of Grammar are Exhibited in Parallel Columns : Carelfuly Adapted to the Capacity of Young Learners |
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... require the singular , and some- times the plural num- ber of their verbs , and relative nouns and pro- nouns : according to their import , as convey- ing unity or plurality of idea . Nouns and pronouns , in a persons or things , are ...
... require the singular , and some- times the plural num- ber of their verbs , and relative nouns and pro- nouns : according to their import , as convey- ing unity or plurality of idea . Nouns and pronouns , in a persons or things , are ...
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... requires another thing conditionally ; verb in the sentence . with a motive , wish , supposition , & c . It is preceded by a conjunc- tion , expressed or un- derstood . * " Were he wise , he would respect him : " i . e . If he were wise ...
... requires another thing conditionally ; verb in the sentence . with a motive , wish , supposition , & c . It is preceded by a conjunc- tion , expressed or un- derstood . * " Were he wise , he would respect him : " i . e . If he were wise ...
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... requires a noun or pronoun to be objective . ] Ex . " The king gave it to him " " A word to a wise man is sufficient for him : " We may be good and hap- py in poverty : They with whom we asso- ciate are apt to influence our character ...
... requires a noun or pronoun to be objective . ] Ex . " The king gave it to him " " A word to a wise man is sufficient for him : " We may be good and hap- py in poverty : They with whom we asso- ciate are apt to influence our character ...
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... require the auxiliary shalt , shall , instead of wilt , will . Thus , " He will have completed the work by midsummer , " is the indicative form ; but the subjunctive is , " If he shall have completed the work by midsum- mer . " This ...
... require the auxiliary shalt , shall , instead of wilt , will . Thus , " He will have completed the work by midsummer , " is the indicative form ; but the subjunctive is , " If he shall have completed the work by midsum- mer . " This ...
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... requires a verb to agree with it in person and number . The nominative case is commonly placed before the verb ; but it is sometimes put after it , if it be a simple tense ; be- tween the auxiliary and the verb , if a compound tense ...
... requires a verb to agree with it in person and number . The nominative case is commonly placed before the verb ; but it is sometimes put after it , if it be a simple tense ; be- tween the auxiliary and the verb , if a compound tense ...
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action or event action or existence adjective belongs adverb Auxiliaries common noun conjugation conjunctive pronoun connect words couldst derstood descriptive adjective distinc Etymology and Syntax Examples express action feminine Figures of Speech gender IMPERATIVE MOOD Imperfect indicative mood Infinitive Mood intransitive verb ject jective John's learner learning love the Truth MANASSEH ROBBINS masculine nominative noun or pronoun noun reward nouns and pronouns Nouns ending numbers belong objective case signifies Perfect Participle perfect sentence Perfect Tense person and number persons or things Pluperfect Tense plural by changing plural number Poss POTENTIAL MOOD prefixed preposition Present Tense principal verb pronominal adjec property or condition qualifies the verb rule Second Future Tense shouldst show the relation signifies the object singular number spoken SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD tence Tense represents Theism third person Thou mayst Thou mightst Thou wilt ticiple tion tive transitive verb must act walk wise