An English Grammar; Comprehending the Principles and Rules of the Language, Illustrated by Appropriate Exercises, and a Key to the Exercises Volume 1 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1829 edition. Excerpt: ...a man is too proud to be vain. Haugldiness, disdain.--Haughtiness is founded on the high opinion we entertain of ourselves; disdain, on the low opinion we have of others. Only, alone.--Only, imports that there is no other of the same kind; alone, imports being accompanied by no other. An only child, is one that has neither brother nor sister: a child alone, is one who is left by itself. There is a difference, therefore, in precise language, between these two phrases: "Virtue only makes us happy;" and " Virtue alone makes us happy." Wisdom, prudence.--Wisdom leads us to speak and act what is most proper. Prudence, prevents our speaking or acting improperly. Entire, complete--A thing is entire, by wanting none of its arts: complete, by wanting none of the appendages that beong to it. A man may have an entire house to himself, and yet not have one complete apartment. Surprised, astonished, amazed, confounded.--I am surprised with what is new or unexpected; I am astonished at what is vast or great; I am amazed at what is incomprehensible; I am confounded by what is shocking or terrible. Tranquillity, peace, calm.--Tranquillity respects a situation free from trouble, considered in itself; peace, the same situation with respect to any causes that might interrupt it; calm, with regard to a disturbed situation going before or following it. A good man enjoys tranquillity, in himself; peace, with others; and calm, after the storm. These are some of the numerous instances of words, in our language, whose significations approach, but are not precisely the same. The more the distinction in the meaning of such words is attended to, the more clearly and forcibly shall we speak or write. It may not on all occasions, be necessary to pay a...