The Elements of English GrammarUniversity Press, 1893 - 288 pages |
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... origin . In saying this we mean that , if we take a dictionary and count up the total number of words , we shall find that Latin has furnished us with more than we obtained from our English forefathers . But then we do not use more ...
... origin . In saying this we mean that , if we take a dictionary and count up the total number of words , we shall find that Latin has furnished us with more than we obtained from our English forefathers . But then we do not use more ...
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... origin were largely introduced into English . Give instances of words introduced at each period . 6. Give the words of English origin in common use which most nearly answer to the following : -expansion , construction , ridiculous ...
... origin were largely introduced into English . Give instances of words introduced at each period . 6. Give the words of English origin in common use which most nearly answer to the following : -expansion , construction , ridiculous ...
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Alfred Slater West. origin and their vowels are long . Brief , chief , proof , take s conform- ably with the rule , as they are not of English origin , but come from the French . But beef is exceptional in making beeves , as it is a ...
Alfred Slater West. origin and their vowels are long . Brief , chief , proof , take s conform- ably with the rule , as they are not of English origin , but come from the French . But beef is exceptional in making beeves , as it is a ...
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