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... instances , the chief use of the rule is to direct attention to examples and to certain formal or merely apparent anomalies : in other words , the references are more useful than the rule itself , which - left alone - might leave room ...
... instances , the chief use of the rule is to direct attention to examples and to certain formal or merely apparent anomalies : in other words , the references are more useful than the rule itself , which - left alone - might leave room ...
Side 35
... instances , been changed . The words ' mine ' and ' thine ' are still used as pronouns ( or instead of nouns ) , but only to denote possession . The words ' like thine ' now mean ' like something belonging to thee , ' as when we say ...
... instances , been changed . The words ' mine ' and ' thine ' are still used as pronouns ( or instead of nouns ) , but only to denote possession . The words ' like thine ' now mean ' like something belonging to thee , ' as when we say ...
Side 62
... instances the Conjunction is immovable . If it be moved , the following clause must also be moved . Ex . I. The water flows rapidly here ; for the bed of the stream is steep . ' Ex . II .: " If you persevere , you will win . ' Ex . III ...
... instances the Conjunction is immovable . If it be moved , the following clause must also be moved . Ex . I. The water flows rapidly here ; for the bed of the stream is steep . ' Ex . II .: " If you persevere , you will win . ' Ex . III ...
Side 67
... When persons are named , sex is often denoted by the use of two different words which , in some instances , belong to one stem . Masculine . Feminine . bachelor maid boy girl bridegroom bride F 2 NOUNS . 67 -GENDER . NOUNS M.
... When persons are named , sex is often denoted by the use of two different words which , in some instances , belong to one stem . Masculine . Feminine . bachelor maid boy girl bridegroom bride F 2 NOUNS . 67 -GENDER . NOUNS M.
Side 76
... instances the two forms of the plural have distinct uses . 6 Ex .: The ' genii , ' in fairy tales , are fabulous creatures ; but great poets are called ' geniuses , ' or men of genius . ' We speak of stamina ' with regard to a healthful ...
... instances the two forms of the plural have distinct uses . 6 Ex .: The ' genii , ' in fairy tales , are fabulous creatures ; but great poets are called ' geniuses , ' or men of genius . ' We speak of stamina ' with regard to a healthful ...
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