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... Rules and definitions are made clear before they are stated . As valuable knowledge comes only from doing , many examples and illustrative exercises are provided . Where practicable these examples are given in contrast , that the pupil ...
... Rules and definitions are made clear before they are stated . As valuable knowledge comes only from doing , many examples and illustrative exercises are provided . Where practicable these examples are given in contrast , that the pupil ...
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... RULES OF CAPITALIZATION AND PUNCTUATION . In writing , the first word of every sentence should begin with a capital letter . ( Comp . 17,1 p . 243. ) The close of a declarative or an imperative sentence is usually marked by a period ...
... RULES OF CAPITALIZATION AND PUNCTUATION . In writing , the first word of every sentence should begin with a capital letter . ( Comp . 17,1 p . 243. ) The close of a declarative or an imperative sentence is usually marked by a period ...
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... RULE OF PUNCTUATION . Every independent element should be separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma or commas , un- less exclamatory ; in that case , by an exclamation point . ( Comp . 47 , 70 , pp . 275 , 305. ) Bertha , Alas ...
... RULE OF PUNCTUATION . Every independent element should be separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma or commas , un- less exclamatory ; in that case , by an exclamation point . ( Comp . 47 , 70 , pp . 275 , 305. ) Bertha , Alas ...
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... Rule by patience , Laughing Water . 9. My kingdom for a horse ! 10. Close not , O Freedom , thy lids in slumber . 11. Oh , how happy we are ! 12. Dear me ! What shall I do ? 13. But the magic flute ? Ah , yes ! The magic flute . 14 ...
... Rule by patience , Laughing Water . 9. My kingdom for a horse ! 10. Close not , O Freedom , thy lids in slumber . 11. Oh , how happy we are ! 12. Dear me ! What shall I do ? 13. But the magic flute ? Ah , yes ! The magic flute . 14 ...
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... RULE OF PUNCTUATION . When an appositive expression fol- lows the word it explains , it is generally set off by commas ; as , Grammar , or the science of language , treats of the laws of speech . Daniel Boone , the pioneer , was one of ...
... RULE OF PUNCTUATION . When an appositive expression fol- lows the word it explains , it is generally set off by commas ; as , Grammar , or the science of language , treats of the laws of speech . Daniel Boone , the pioneer , was one of ...
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Page 226 - I then came home, and went whistling all over the house, much pleased with my whistle, but disturbing all the family. My brothers and sisters and cousins, understanding the bargain I had made, told me I had given four times as much for it as it was worth.
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Page 195 - FAR in a wild, unknown to public view, From youth to age a reverend hermit grew ; The moss his bed, the cave his humble cell, His food the fruits, his drink the crystal well : Remote from man, with God he pass'd the days, Prayer all his business, all his pleasure praise.
Page 282 - DRIVING HOME THE COWS. OUT of the clover and blue-eyed grass, He turned them into the river-lane ; One after another he let them pass, Then fastened the meadow bars again. Under the willows and over the hill, He patiently followed their sober pace ; The merry whistle for once was still, And something shadowed the sunny face. Only a boy ! and his father had said, He never could let his youngest go ; Two already were lying dead Under the feet of the trampling foe.
Page 209 - Mont Blanc is the monarch of mountains, They crowned him long ago On a throne of rocks, in a robe of clouds, With a diadem of snow.
Page 292 - THE Curfew tolls the knell of parting day, The lowing herd winds slowly o'er the lea. The plowman homeward plods his weary way ; And leaves the world to darkness and to me.
Page 297 - I'm not so large as you, You are not so small as I, And not half so spry. I'll not deny you make A very pretty squirrel track ; Talents differ : all is well and wisely put ; If I can not carry forests on my back, Neither can you crack a nut...