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An abridgement of the last quarto edition of Ainsworth's dictionary, English and Latin.... By Thomas Morell, ...

An abridgment of L. Murray's English grammar.With an appendix, containing an exemplification of the parts of speech, and exercises in syntax. Designed for the use of the younger class of learners. By Lindley Murray.

An abstract of English grammar and rhetoriccontaining the chief principles and rules of both arts, necessary to the Writing the Language Correctly and Handsomely. In a New, Easy, and Distinct Method. Designed to Introduce the English Scholar to a just Notion of the Propriety, and Beauty, of his Mother Tongue. By Daniel Turner.

An abstract of English grammar, including rhetoric and pronunciation. By Samuel Edwards, school-master, in Golden-lane

The accidenceOr, First rudiments of English grammar, designed chiefly for the use of young ladies. With an appendix, containing examples of grammatical construction; of the method of supplying the elliptical words; and of analyzing sentences. Also maxims and reflections, by way of exercises for learners; and some occasional remarks and references. By Ellin Devis.

An accurate new spelling dictionary, and expositor of the English language.Containing a much larger collection of modern words than any book of the kind and price extant: and shewing how the same are to be written correctly, and pronounced properly; with the different meanings or significations of each word. To which is added, an entire new dictionary of all the Heathen Gods and Goddesses: and also of the illustrious heroes treated of by Homer, Virgil, Ovid, and other antient poets: with a summary account of their origin, descent, expolits, &c. To the whole is prefixed, a compendious, practical grammar of the English language. By A. Fisher, author of the practical new English grammar, with exercises of bad English: the new English tutor, calculated for the new method of teaching, &c.

Additions and emendations to the grammatical commentaries with a reply to Mr. William Symes, Master of St. Saviour's School in Southwark. By Richard Johnson. M. A. Master of the Free-School in Nottingham

The American criterion of the English languagecontaining the elements of pronunciation; in five sections. For the use of English schools and foreigners. By James Carrol.

The American grammar: or, A complete introduction to the English and Latin languages.Formed from a careful perusal of the classic authors, and the writings of the best grammarians. For the use of schools both English and Latin. By Robert Ross, A.M.

The American Latin grammar: or, A complete introduction to the Latin tongueformed from a careful perusal of the classic authors, and the writings of the best grammarians, both English and Latin. By Robert Ross, A.M. Published principally for the use of the grammar school at Nassau-Hall, in Princeton, and particularly recommended to all those who design to send their children to New-Jersey College.

The American spelling bookcontaining an easy standard of pronunciation. Being the first part of A grammatical institute of the English language. By Noah Webster, Jun.

An analysis of the Galic language.By William Shaw, A.M.

Aristarchus,or the principles of composition. Containing a methodical arrangement of the grammatical improprieties of common discourse, with select rules for attaining to ease and elegance in conversation, &c. &c.

Aristarchus: or a compendious and rational institution of the Latin tongue; with a critical dissertation on the Roman classics, in a chronological order. Now revised a second time, and much improv'd, by Thomas Bowles, D.D. Vicar of Brackley in Northamptonshire, and late Fellow of Magdalene-College, in Oxford

The art of delivering written language.

The art of reading and writing Englishor, the chief principles and rules of pronouncing our mother-tongue, both in Prose and Verse; with a Variety of Instructions for True Spelling. Written at first for Private Use, and now Published for the Benefit of all Persons who desire a better Acquaintance with their Native Language. By I. Watts, D.D.

The art of rhetoric made easyor, the elements of oratory. Book II. Being the substance of Dionysius Longinus's celebrated treatise of The sublime, ... In several letters to a friend.

The art of rhetoric made easy:

The art of rhetorick laid down in an easy entertaining manner, and illustrated with several beautiful orations from Demosthenes, Cicero, Sallust, Homer, Shakespear, Milton, &c. Being the sixth volume of the Circle of the sciences, &c. By the King's Autharity

The art of right spelling and pronouncing all the words of the English tongue.Very useful for all persons that are desirous to learn to write properly, and to know how to Spell those Words which are not Writ in the same Manner as they are Pronounced. By which also Foreigners may be Instructed how to Pronounce the most Difficult and Troublesome Words of the English Tongue. To which is added, an exact account of all the stops, marks, and references that commonly occur in authors.

The art of speaking in publickor an essay on the action of an orator; as to his pronunciation and gesture. Useful in the senate or theatre, the court, the camp, as well as the bar and pulpit.

The art of speaking in publik:or, An essay on the action of an orator; as to his pronunciation and gesture. Useful in the senate or theatre, the court, the camp, as well as the bar and pulpit.

The art of speaking: written in French by Messieurs du Port Royal: in persuance of a former treatise, intituled, The art of thinking. Rendred into English

The art of speaking; upon an entire new plan. And in which the operations and emotions of the mind are particularly considered. The whole illustrated by a numerous Selection of Examples, Ancient and Modern, In Prose and Verse. Calculated to form the minds of Youth to ajust Sense of Propriety in Mental Delivery, And not unworthy the perusal of the Gentlemen of The Bar, The Pulpit, OR, The Stace

The arts of logick and rhetorick,illustrated by examples taken out of the best authors, Antient and Modern, In all the Polite Languages. Interpreted and explain'd by that Learned and Judicious Critick, Father Bouhours. To which are added, parallel quotations out of the most eminent English authors in Verse and Prose: Wherein the like Observations are made on their Beauties and Blemishes, in all the various Kinds of Thought and Expression.

Bathyllus redivivusAn essay proving that the grammar, call'd Sheridan's, is a transcript from the Royal-Grammar: and, that his additions are erroneous, impertinent, and insufficient. By John Greer, A.M. and student in physick.

Beauties of eminent writersselected and arranged for the instruction of youth in the proper reading and reciting of the English language: calculated also to instil into the mind the principles of wisdom and, virtue, and to give it an early taste for the acquisition of useful knowledge, to which is now added, a concise system of English grammar, with exercises in orthography. In two volumes. Sold separately or together. For the use of schools and private classes. Second edition. By William Scott, teacher of the English language and geography in Edinburgh.

Bellum grammaticaleor, the grammatical battel royal. In reflections on the three English grammars, publish'd in about a year last past. In a letter to the learned and ingenious whilom assistant to the learned Mr. Benjamin Morland of Hackney. With a postscript to Heterologus, usher to the learned Dr. Busby.

British educationor, the source of the disorders of Great Britain. Being an essay towards proving, that the immorality, ignorance, and false taste, which so generally prevail, are the natural and necessary consequences of the present defective system of education. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M.

The British grammaror, an essay, in four parts, towards speaking and writing the English language grammatically, and inditing elegantly, for the use of schools, and of private young gentlemen and ladies. [Three lines in Latin from Cicero].

The canterbury talesof Chaucer. To which are added an essay on his language and versification, and an introductory discourse: together with notes and a glossary. By the late Thomas Tyrwhitt, Esq. F.R.S.

The canterbury talesof Chaucer. To which are added, an essay upon his language and versification; an introductory discourse; and notes. In four volumes.

The circles of Gomer or, an essay towards an investigation and introduction of the English, as an universal language, upon the first principles of speech, according to its hieroglyfic signs, argrafic, archetypes, and superior pretensions to originality; a retrieval of original knowledge; and a re-union of nations and opinions on the like principles, as well as the e[vi]dence of ancient writersWith an English grammar, some illustrations of the subjects of the author's late essays, and other interesting discoveries. By Row. Jones, Esq.

A Collection of English prose and verse, for the use of schools, selected from different authors.To which are prefixed, a few short lessons for beginners, with an exercise on spelling, in four large tables of words which occur in this collection, containing all the words of four syllables, and above; a large table of three, and a considerable number of two, together with the proper names, divided and accented. Also, an appendix, containing the principles of English grammar. By Alexander Barrie, teacher of English, writer's court, Edinburgh.

The Columbian dictionary of the English languagein which many new words, peculiar to the United States, and many words of general use, not found in any other English dictionary, are inserted. ... To which is prefixed, a prosodial grammar, containing, a short dissertation on vowels and consonants. To the whole is added Heathen mythology: or A classical pronouncing dictionary. By Caleb Alexander, A.M. Author of "Virgil's works translated into literal English prose," &c. &c. and teacher of the English language. Published according to act of Congress.

The Columbian grammar: or, An essay for reducing a grammatical knowledge of the English language to a degree of simplicity, which will render it easy for the instructer [sic] to teach, and for the pupil to learn.Accompanied with notes, critical and explanatory. For the use of schools; and of young gentlemen and ladies, natives or foreigners, who are desirous of attempting the study without a tutor. Being designed as part of a general system of education, in the most useful branches of literature, for American youth of both sexes. By Benjamin Dearborn, member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

A compendious and rational institution of the Latin tongue, with a critical dissertation on the Roman classics, in a chronological order. By Thomas Bowles, D.D

A compendious grammar of the current corrupt dialect of the jargon of Hindostan, (commonly called Moors)with a vocabulary, English and Moors, Moors and English. With references between words resembling each other in sound, and different in signification; and Literal Translations of the Compounded Words and Circumlocutory expressions for attaining the Idiom of the Language. To which are added Familiar Phrases and Dialogues. &c., &c., with notes Descriptive of various Customs and Manners of Bengal. For the use of the Bengal and Bombay Establishments. By George Hadley, formerly on the Military Establishment at Bengal.

A compendious grammar: in which the principles of the English language are methodically digested into plain and easy rules: illustrated by exercises of true and false syntax. ... By William McIlquham,

The Compleat linguist. Or, An universal grammar of all the considerable tongues in being.In a shorter, clearer, and more instructive method than is extant. Collected from the most approv'd hands. ... By John Henley, M.A.

The Compleat linguist. Or, An universal grammar of all the considerable tongues in being.In a shorter, clearer, and more instructive method than is extant. Collected from the most approv'd hands. ... By John Henley, M.A.

The Compleat linguist. Or, An universal grammar of all the considerable tongues in being.In a shorter, clearer, and more instructive method than is extant. Collected from the most approv'd hands. ... By John Henley, M.A.

The compleat tutor.Being the second part to the Child's compleat tutor. Consisting, I. Of Words of Four, Five, Six, and Seven Syllables. II. Tables of the most usual Scripture names, with their Signification. - Of the usual Proper Names of Men and Women, and their Signification. III. Of Letters in general; of Diphthongs Tripthongs, with the Division of Syllables. IV. A Table of Words, the same, or nearly alike in Sound, but different in Sense and Spelling. V. The Use of Stops and Marks in Writing, and a List of Abbrevations, with their Explanations. VI. Treating on Grammar in general. Vii. Of Figures and Numerals. To which is added, select fables in prose and verse. Intended for the use of schools. By John Jones, Usher in Bromsgrove Free-School.

A complete and universal English dictionaryincluding not only I. A full explanation of difficult words and technical terms in all faculties and professions ... To the whole is added, an outline of antient and modern history; ... A new edition corrected and improved. By the Rev. James Barclay, ...

A complete dictionary of the English language,both with regard to sound and meaning: one main object of which is, to establish a plain and permanent standard of pronunciation. To which is prefixed a prosodial grammar. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M.

A complete dictionary of the English language,both with regard to sound and meaning: one main object of which is, to establish a plain and permanent standard of pronunciation. To which is prefixed a prosodial grammar. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M.

A complete dictionary of the English language,both with regard to sound and meaning: one main object of which is, to establish a plain and permanent standard of pronunciation. To which is prefixed, a prosodial grammar. By Thomas Sheridan, A.M.

The complete English dictionaryor, general repository of the English language. Containing A Copious Explanation of all the Words in the English Language; Together with Their different Significations, viz. I. The Words, and the various Senses in which they are used. II. The True Pronunciation pointed out by being properly accented. III. Initial Letters placed to devote the Part of Speech to which each Word belongs. IV. A geographical Description of the four Quarters of the World. V. A more particular Description of the Counties, Cities, and principal Towns in England and Wales, than has ever appeared in any Book of this Kind. VI. As the Lives of the English Poets, and others, celebrated for their Learning and Genius, can no where be introduced with more Propriety than in a Dictionary of the English Language, we have enriched our Performance with the most entertaining and authentic Memoirs of those Illustrious Men who have flourished in these Kingdoms. To which will be prefixed, a complete English grammar. By the Rev. Frederick Barlow, M. A. Vicar of Burton. Assisted by several other gentleman.

A complete German grammar,in two parts. The first part containing the theory of the language through all the parts of speech; the second part is the practice in as ample a manner as can be desired. By John James Bachmair, M.A.