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... consists of two parts- ( 1 . ) The word or phrase that names the subject of thought ; ( 2. ) The word or form of words that affirms or tells something of the subject ; and this is a universal law After a clear exemplification of this by ...
... consists of two parts- ( 1 . ) The word or phrase that names the subject of thought ; ( 2. ) The word or form of words that affirms or tells something of the subject ; and this is a universal law After a clear exemplification of this by ...
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... consist of several syllables , a prefix or suffix has often the effect of changing the accent ; as , chastise ' , chas'tisement . Some compounds take two accents ; but many permanent compounds have only one ; as , mankind ' , gen'tlemen ...
... consist of several syllables , a prefix or suffix has often the effect of changing the accent ; as , chastise ' , chas'tisement . Some compounds take two accents ; but many permanent compounds have only one ; as , mankind ' , gen'tlemen ...
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... consist of vocal or vowel sounds only ; as , I , ah , awe , oh , owe , eye , etc. 82. - 1 . Words in respect of their Formation , are either Primitive or Derivative , Simple or Com- pound . 83. A Primitive word is one that is not ...
... consist of vocal or vowel sounds only ; as , I , ah , awe , oh , owe , eye , etc. 82. - 1 . Words in respect of their Formation , are either Primitive or Derivative , Simple or Com- pound . 83. A Primitive word is one that is not ...
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... consisting of two parts ; as , bellows , drawers , hose , nippers , pincers , pliers , snuffers , scissors , shears , tonys , etc. A few words usually plural , viz . , bowels , embers , entrails , lungs , have sometimes a singular ...
... consisting of two parts ; as , bellows , drawers , hose , nippers , pincers , pliers , snuffers , scissors , shears , tonys , etc. A few words usually plural , viz . , bowels , embers , entrails , lungs , have sometimes a singular ...
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... consisting of participles , or compounds of participles , used as adjectives ; as , an amusing story , an unmerited rebuke ; to pass unmolested . The former of these loses its verbal character , and simply describes ; the latter ...
... consisting of participles , or compounds of participles , used as adjectives ; as , an amusing story , an unmerited rebuke ; to pass unmolested . The former of these loses its verbal character , and simply describes ; the latter ...
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Page 182 - In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.
Page 271 - Crafty men contemn studies, simple men admire them, and wise men use them...
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Page 294 - Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things, ye are too superstitious. For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.
Page 281 - Near yonder copse, where once the garden smiled, And still where many a garden -flower grows wild; There, where a few torn shrubs the place disclose, The village preacher's modest mansion rose. A man he was to all the country dear, And passing rich with forty pounds a year...
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Page 79 - Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
Page 79 - My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: for length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
Page 238 - And God came to Laban the Syrian in a dream by night, and said unto him, Take heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.