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The royal English dictionaryor, a treasury of the English language. Containing, I. A Full Explanation of all the Terms made Use of In Algebra, Anatomy, Architecture, Arithmetic, Astronomy, Botany, Chemistry, Dialling, Divinity, Gardening, Geography, Geometry, Grammar, Gunnery, Heraldry, Hieroglyphics, History, Husbandry, Hydraulics, Hydrostatics, Law, Logic, Mathematics, Mechanics, Military Art, Music, Natural History, Navigation, Optics, Painting, Perspective, Philosophy, Pneumatics, Poetry, Printing, Rhetoric, Sculpture, Surgery, Surveying, &c. II. Tracing the Words from their original Fountains. III. Explaining the various Senses in which they are used, supported by Authorities from the best English Writers. IV. Accents are properly placed, to facilitate the true Pronunciation. V. Each Word is followed by an initial Letter, to denote the Part of Speech to which it belongs. VI. A Geographical Account of the principal Kingdoms, Cities, &c. of the World. Vii. A Description of the Cities and Counties of England and Wales. Viii. The Lives of the most eminent Poets and other ingenious and illustrious Men, who have flourished in these Kingdoms. The Whole on so Extensive a Plan, as to unite the different Excellencies of all other English Dictionaries. To which is prefixed, a comprehensive grammar of the English tongue. By D. Fenning, Author of the Universal Spelling Book; A Treatise of Arithmetic; The Young Algebraist's Companion; The Use of the Globes; &c.

The royal English grammar :containing what is necessary to the knowledge of the English tongue laid down in a plain and familiar way for the use of young gentlemen and ladys [sic]

The royal French grammarby which one may, ... attain the French tongue ... Containing, ... Several fables in verse, by Mr. de la Fontaine. Perused by several of the French masters; ...

The royal standard English dictionaryIn which the words are not only rationally divided into syllables, accurately accented, and their part of speech properly distinguished; but likewise, by a key to this work, comprising the various sounds of the vowels sounds of the vowels and consonants, denoted by typographical characters, and illustrated by examples, which render it intelligible to the weakest capacity; it exhibits their true pronunciation, according to the present practice of men of letters, eminent orators, and polite speakers in London; upon a plan perfectly plain, & entirely new. To which is prefixed a comprehensive grammar of the English language. The ninth edition. To which is added the scripture proper names, together with the names of the principal cities, rivers, mountains, &c. in the known world, the ancient and modern poets philosophers, statesman, &c. all accurately accented, with their proper pronunciation pointed out, and enriched with the addition of more than one thousand words not inserted in any former edition. By William Perry, author of the standard French and English pronouncing dictionary, the man of business and gentleman's assistant, the only sure guide to the English tongue, &c. &c.

The royal universal British grammar and vocabulary.Being a digestion of the entire English language into its proper parts of speech. Compiled and calculated for equal Ease, both for the Master and Scholar. In a Method entirely New. In which An exact Parallel is observed between the Names, Qualities, and Affirmations, according to Being, Doing, and Suffering, in the English or modern British Language, and the Declensions of the Nouns, both Substantive and Adjective; the Pronouns and Conjugations of Verbs in the Latin and other Languages; the Regular Words of each Part of Speech are distinctly separated from the Irregular; and Plain, and Concise Rules are given precedent to the full and entire Scope of Examples. The Whole being delivered By proper Queries and Answers. In this Work the Etymology of the English Language is illustrated, and rendered very facile; the various Acceptations of the same Word are carefully distinguished; the proper Accents accurately marked; and Children may be taught the Formation of more than Ten Thousand Sentences, by marginal Insertions, apposed to that Part of Speech term'd Qualities; which have not increased the Volume two Pages. By D. Farro, S. M.

Rudiments of constructive etymology and syntax

The rudiments of English grammaradapted to the use of schools; with examples of English composition. By Joseph Priestley, LL. D. F. R. S.

Rudiments of English grammar. By the Rev. Lewis Brittain, regent of the English College at Bornhem

The rudiments of grammar for the English-Saxon tongue, first given in English: with an apology for the study of northern antiquities. Being very useful towards the understanding our ancient English poets, and other writers. By Elizabeth Elstob

Ryme-index to the Ellesmere manuscript of Chaucer's Canterbury tales.

Ryme-index to the manuscript texts of Chaucer's Minor poems.

The satires and epistles of Horace, done into English, with notes. The second edition, corrected. To which is now added, his art of poetry. By S. Dunster, Chaplain to His Grace Charles Duke of Shrewsbury

The scholemaster,or plaine and perfite way of teachyng children, to vnderstand, write, and speake, the Latin tong, but specially purposed for the priuate brynging vp of youth in ientlemen and noble mens houses, and commodious also for all such, as haue forgot the Latin tonge, and would, by themselues, without à scholemaster, in short tyme, and with small paines, recouer à sufficient habilitie, to vnderstand, write, and speake Latin.

The scholemaster.Written between 1563-8. Posthumously published. First edition, 1570; collated with the second edition, 1571.

The School board readers :standard III : adapted to the requirements of the new code, 1871

The School board readers :standard IV : adapted to the requirements of the new code, 1871

The School board readers :standard V : adapted to the requirements of the new code, 1871

School pastime for young children, or, The rudiments of grammar :in an easie and delightful method, for teaching of children to read English distinctly, and write it truly, in which, by way of preface, a new method is propounded, for the fitting of children first for trades, and then for the Latin, and other languages

School pastime for young children, or, The rudiments of grammar :in an easie and delightful method, for teaching of children to read English distinctly, and write it truly, in which, by way of preface, a new method is propounded, for the fitting of children first for trades, and then for the Latin, and other languages

The school, the child and the teacher;suggestions for students in training, written, with special reference to the work in South African schools,

The science and art of adjustment between the producing and reflecting vocal apparatus, alias the philosophy of the intercondylar foramen, involving the solution of the problem of the human voice.

The science of speech;an elementary manual of English phonetics for teachers,

Scottish & other miscellanies,

A Sechuana reader in international orthography (with English translations)

A second dissertation against pronouncing the Greek language according to accents. In answer to Mr. Foster's Essay on the different nature of accent and quantity

Select beauties of ancient English poetry.With remarks by Henry Headley, A.B.

Select beauties of ancient English poetry.With remarks by Henry Headley, A.B.

A select collection of poems: with notes, biographical and historical. ...

A select collection of poems: with notes, biographical and historical. ...

A select collection of poems: with notes, biographical and historical. ...

A select collection of poems: with notes, biographical and historical. ...

A select collection of poems: with notes, biographical and historical. ...

A select collection of poems: with notes, biographical and historical. ...

A select collection of poems: with notes, biographical and historical. ...

A select collection of poems: with notes, biographical and historical. ...

Select worksof Mr. A. Cowley; in two volumes: with a preface and notes by the editor.

Selections for the illustration of a course of instructions on the rhythmus and utterance of the English language: with an Introductory essay on the application of rhythmical science to the treatment of impediments, and the improvement of our national oratory;and an elementary analysis of the science and practice of elocution, composition, &c.

Selections from the papers of the late Thomas Wright Hill ...

Sentiments on the death of the sentimental Yorick.By one of Uncle Toby's illegitimate children. With rules for writing modern elegies.

A sequel to the Diversions of Purley:containing an essay on English verbs, with remarks on Mr. Tooke's work, and on some terms employed to denote soul or spirit.

Seventeenth century lyrics,

Seventeenth century studies

Shakespeare and his day :a study of the topical element in Shakespeare and in the Elizabethan drama, being the harness prize essay, 1901.

Shakespeare manual

Shakespeare's "King Edward the Third,"absurdly called, and scandalously treated as, a "doubtful play": an indignation pamphlet. Together with an essay on the poetry of the future:

Shakespeare's versification and its apparent irregularities explained by examples from early and late English writers.

A Shakespearian grammar;an attempt to illustrate some of the differences between Elizabethan and modern English.