A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, and Expositor of the English Language ...: To which are Prefixed Principles of English Pronunciation ... Likewise, Rules to be Observed by the Natives of Scotland, Ireland and London, for Avoiding Their Respective Peculiarities, and Directions to Foreigners, for Acquiring a Knowledge of the Use of this Dictionary ... to which is Annexed a Key to the Classical Pronunciation of Greek, Latin, and Scripture Proper Names, &c |
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... vessel , and pale , a colour , are perfectly the same sound . The exceptions are but few . 203. When said is the third person preterimperfect tense of the verb to say , ai has the sound of short and said rhymes with bed ; the same sound ...
... vessel , and pale , a colour , are perfectly the same sound . The exceptions are but few . 203. When said is the third person preterimperfect tense of the verb to say , ai has the sound of short and said rhymes with bed ; the same sound ...
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... vessel em- Prudent ; fit to be advised , ADVISEABLENESS , åd - vi'za - bl - ness . s . The quality of being adviseable . To ADVISE , âd - vize ' . v . a . 437. To counsel ; to inform ; to make acquainted . To ADVISE , åd - vize ' . v ...
... vessel em- Prudent ; fit to be advised , ADVISEABLENESS , åd - vi'za - bl - ness . s . The quality of being adviseable . To ADVISE , âd - vize ' . v . a . 437. To counsel ; to inform ; to make acquainted . To ADVISE , åd - vize ' . v ...
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... vessel used in dis . fashion . ALAND , â - lând ' . ad . At land , landed . tilling . ALENGTH , â - length ' . ad . At full length . ALARM , â - lårm ' . s . A cry by which men are || ALERT , â - lêrt ' . a . Watchful , vigilant ; brisk ...
... vessel used in dis . fashion . ALAND , â - lând ' . ad . At land , landed . tilling . ALENGTH , â - length ' . ad . At full length . ALARM , â - lårm ' . s . A cry by which men are || ALERT , â - lêrt ' . a . Watchful , vigilant ; brisk ...
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... vessel for merchandise ; a carack . To ARGUE , år'gủ . v . n . 335. To reason ; to offer reasons ; to persuade by argument ; to dispute . future events by numbers . ARITHMETICAL , är - ith - met'tè - kål . a . Accord ing to the rules or ...
... vessel for merchandise ; a carack . To ARGUE , år'gủ . v . n . 335. To reason ; to offer reasons ; to persuade by argument ; to dispute . future events by numbers . ARITHMETICAL , är - ith - met'tè - kål . a . Accord ing to the rules or ...
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... vessel in which things are carried away . Inevitable VOIDLESS , â - võid'lês . a . strictness , rigour ; roughness in taste . AUSTERITY , åw - ster'è - tè . s . 511. Severity , mortified life , strictness ; cruelty , harsh disci- pline ...
... vessel in which things are carried away . Inevitable VOIDLESS , â - võid'lês . a . strictness , rigour ; roughness in taste . AUSTERITY , åw - ster'è - tè . s . 511. Severity , mortified life , strictness ; cruelty , harsh disci- pline ...
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