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| a grammar of the english tongue: A Grammar of the English Tongue Samuel Johnson, 2016-05-23 Notice: This Book is published by Historical Books Limited (www.publicdomain.org.uk) as a Public Domain Book, if you have any inquiries, requests or need any help you can just send an email to publications@publicdomain.org.uk This book is found as a public domain and free book based on various online catalogs, if you think there are any problems regard copyright issues please contact us immediately via DMCA@publicdomain.org.uk |
| a grammar of the english tongue: New Grammar of the English Tongue John Miller Dow Meiklejohn, 1887 |
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| a grammar of the english tongue: Taming the Tongue in the Heyday of English Grammar (1711-1851) Bryan A. Garner, 2021-12-06 An exploration of a surprisingly combative period in the history of English grammar. Heated arguments can break out over many things: slander, insults to a person's honor--and, during one period in English history, grammar. In his new book detailing the controversies and fraught histories that accompanied efforts to regularize English grammar, Bryan A. Garner shows that the grammarians of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries were a surprisingly contentious and opinionated lot. Taming the Tongue in the Heyday of English Grammar (1711-1851) makes the primers of the period come alive in ways that their concerned and idiosyncratic authors might not have envisioned. The entries in Taming the Tongue--which has nearly five hundred color illustrations--are packed with scrupulously recorded information on the content and publication details of the primers, as well as tantalizing tales from the authors' lives. Combining scholarly rigor with lively anecdotes, Garner sheds light on the controversies and unexpectedly fiery histories of English grammatical disputes. |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A grammar of the English tongue. With the arts of logick, rhetorick, poetry, &c. Illustrated with useful notes ... The fifth edition, corrected. [By John Brightland?] John Brightland, 1728 |
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| a grammar of the english tongue: A Grammar of the English Tongue Samuel Johnson, 2022-05-28 In A Grammar of the English Tongue, Samuel Johnson offers a pioneering exploration of English grammar, seamlessly blending prescriptive rules with comprehensive descriptions of the language. Written in 1755, this seminal work adopts a didactic style that reflects the Enlightenment's fascination with reason and clarity. Johnson meticulously examines syntax, morphology, and usage, positioning English as a robust and intricate language worthy of scholarly attention. His work stands as a significant contribution in the context of 18th-century linguistic studies, when language was increasingly viewed as an object of scientific inquiry. Samuel Johnson, an eminent literary figure and lexicographer, was well-equipped to tackle the complexities of English grammar, drawing from his extensive knowledge in literature, philosophy, and linguistics. His experiences, including his own struggles with language and education, inspired his desire to elevate English to the status of the classical languages. Johnson's previous achievements, including his landmark Dictionary of the English Language, further solidified his authority and passion for linguistic clarity and precision, which are evident in this grammar treatise. This book is highly recommended for linguists, grammarians, and enthusiasts of the English language alike. Johnson's grammar not only serves as an essential reference work, but it also invites readers into a deeper understanding of the intricacies of English, fostering appreciation for its richness. With its blend of scholarly rigor and accessible prose, this foundational text remains relevant for anyone wishing to delve deeper into the structure and beauty of the English tongue. |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A grammar of the English tongue, with notes, giving the grounds and reason of grammar in general, etc. By John Brightland? , 1714 |
| a grammar of the english tongue: Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue John McWhorter, 2009-10-27 A survey of the quirks and quandaries of the English language, focusing on our strange and wonderful grammar Why do we say “I am reading a catalog” instead of “I read a catalog”? Why do we say “do” at all? Is the way we speak a reflection of our cultural values? Delving into these provocative topics and more, Our Magnificent Bastard Language distills hundreds of years of fascinating lore into one lively history. Covering such turning points as the little-known Celtic and Welsh influences on English, the impact of the Viking raids and the Norman Conquest, and the Germanic invasions that started it all during the fifth century ad, John McWhorter narrates this colorful evolution with vigor. Drawing on revolutionary genetic and linguistic research as well as a cache of remarkable trivia about the origins of English words and syntax patterns, Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue ultimately demonstrates the arbitrary, maddening nature of English— and its ironic simplicity due to its role as a streamlined lingua franca during the early formation of Britain. This is the book that language aficionados worldwide have been waiting for (and no, it’s not a sin to end a sentence with a preposition). |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A Short Grammar of the English Tongue John Miller Dow Meiklejohn, 1895 |
| a grammar of the english tongue: Grammar of English grammars; or Advanced manual of English grammar and language Jacob Lowres, 1863 |
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| a grammar of the english tongue: A Progressive Grammar of the English Tongue William Swinton, 1874 |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A Grammar of the English Tongue ... Hyde Clarke, 1860 |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A practical grammar of the English tongue ... Second edition, with improvements William LOUGHTON, 1735 |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A Grammar of the English Tongue (Illustrated) Samuel Johnson, 2017-01-22 Samuel Johnson, often referred to as Dr Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer. Johnson was a devout Anglican and committed Tory, and has been described as arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history After nine years of work, Johnson's A Dictionary of the English Language was published in 1755. It had a far-reaching effect on Modern English and has been described as one of the greatest single achievements of scholarship. This work brought Johnson popularity and success. Until the completion of the Oxford English Dictionary 150 years later, Johnson's was viewed as the pre-eminent British dictionary. His later works included essays, an influential annotated edition of William Shakespeare's plays, and the widely read tale Rasselas. In 1763, he befriended James Boswell, with whom he later travelled to Scotland; Johnson described their travels in A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland. Towards the end of his life, he produced the massive and influential Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets, a collection of biographies and evaluations of 17th- and 18th-century poets. |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A Grammar of the English Tongue, with Notes, Giving the Grounds and Reason of Grammar in General. To which is Added, a New Prosodia; Or, the Art of English Numbers. All Adapted to the Use of Gentlemen and Ladies, as Well as of the Schools of Great Britain , 1711 |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A History of ELT, Second Edition A.P.R. Howatt, H.G. Widdowson, 2004-06-03 Providing an introduction, this work contains sections on the British Empire. |
| a grammar of the english tongue: Our Mother Tongue Nancy Wilson, 2019 The importance of the spoken and written word in Christian culture cannot be overestimated. In this English grammar guide, Nancy Wilson surveys the major concepts in English grammar for beginners at the late elementary and junior high level, or even adults seeking a brush-up. Our Mother Tongue dishes up examples and exercises that go beyond the stereotypical, contrived sentences serving merely to illustrate a point, and relies on selections from Scripture and great English literature to instruct students with regard to content, style, and structure.-- |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A Short Introduction of Grammar William Lily, 1789 |
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| a grammar of the english tongue: New Grammar of the English Tongue John Miller Dow Meiklejohn, 2012-07-04 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. 1887 edition. Excerpt: ...funnel, fusible, diffusion. Fundus, the bottom; foundation, profound (F.), founder. Gens (gentis), a race, people; gentile, genteel (F.), gentle, congenial. Gero (gestum), I bear, carry; gesture, Ruggestion, indigestion. Gradus, a step; gradior (gressus), I go; grade, degrade, graduate; progress (F.), gradient. Gratia, favour, pi thanks; gratitude, ingratiate, gratis. Gravis, heavy; grave, gravity, grief (F.), aggrieve (F.) Habeo (habitum), I have; habit, able, exhibit, prohibition. Hsereo (hsesum), I stick; adhere, adherent, cohesion. Homo, a man; homicide, homage (F.), human, humane. Ignis, fire; ignite, igneous. Impero, I command; imperative, imperial, empire, emperor (F.) Initium, a beginning; initiate, initial. Insula, an island; isle, insular, peninsula. Jacio (jectum), I throw; adjective, project, injection, object, subject. Judex (judicis), a judge; judgment (F.), judicial. Jungo (jmictum), I join; junction, juncture, conjoin (F.), adjunct. Jus (juris), right; justice (F.), jury, injury. Labor (lapsus), I glide; lapse, relapse, collapse. Lapis (lapidis), a stone; lapidary, dilapidated. Laus (laudis), praise; laud, laudable, laudation, allow (F.) Lego (lectum), I gather, read; collect, elector, select; lecture (F.), legend, legible. Lego (legatum), J send; legate, delegate, legacy. Levis, light; levity, alleviate, relief (F.), lever, leaven. Lex (legis), a law; legal, legislate, legitimate. Liber, free; liberal, liberty, libertine. Liber, a book; library, librarian. Ligo, I bind; ligament, religion, oblige (F.), liable (F.) Linquo (lictum), I leave; relinquish, relict, relics. Litera, a letter; literal, literary, litera ture. Locus, a place; local, allocate, dislocate, locomotive. Loquor (locutns), I speak; loquacious, elocution, colloquy.... |
| a grammar of the english tongue: Our Mother Tongue Nancy Wilson, 2004-01-01 A lesson-by-lesson answer key for all chapters of the text Our Mother Tongue. |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A Grammar of the English Tongue, with Notes... Sir Richard Steele, 1711 |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A Grammar of the Icelandic or Old Norse Tongue Rasmus Rask, 1976-01-01 This volume contains a reprint of the English translation (1843) by Sir George Webbe Dasent of Rask’s Anvising till Isländskan eller Nordiska Fornspråket (1818). This re-edition, with an added bio-bibliography of Rask, should enable the linguist of today to obtain a fairly rounded picture of this important 19th-century scholar who, together with Bopp and Grimm, has justly been ranked among the founding fathers of the comparative-historical study of Indo-European languages. Rasmus Kristian Rask (1787–1832) did not occupy himself with historical linguistics alone as a comparativist, but also with language as a system based on a notion of structure comprised of three key ideas: the idea of wholeness, the idea of transformation (derivation and composition), and the idea of self-regulation. He formulated theoretical and practical premises for the composition of grammars, and in this he was far ahead of his time and in closer proximity to the linguistic concerns and problems of our era. From both theoretical and pedagogical points of view, Rask’s grammar of Icelandic remains a most remarkable work. |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A Proposal for Correcting, Improving and Ascertaining the English Tongue Jonathan Swift, 1712 |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A Grammar of the English Tongue John Brightland, 2016-10-11 Excerpt from A Grammar of the English Tongue: With the Arts of Logick, Rhetorick, Poetry, &C.; Illustrated With Useful Notes; Giving the Grounds and Reasons on Grammar in General; The Whole Making a Compleat System of an English Education But hy this Gentleman's way of Arguing, we ought not only to he Ma ers of Latin and Greek, hut of Spanilh, Italian, High Dutch, low-dutch, French, the Old Saxon, W'elfh, Runic, Gothic, and l andic; nce much the greater numher of l/lfords of common and general Ufe are derived from tho/e Tongues. Nay, hy the fame way of Beafoning we may piove, that the R0 mans and Greeks did not under/land their own Tongues, heca'u/h they were not acguainted with the Wellh, or ancient Celtic, there hoing aheve 620 radical Greek Words deriv'd fro'nz the Celtic, and of the Latin a much greater Numher. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A Guide to the Anglo-Saxon Tongue Edward Johnston Vernon, 1846 |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A Grammar of the English Tongue, with Notes, Giving the Grounds and Reason of Grammar in General; to which are Now Added, the Arts of Poetry, Rhetoric, Logic, Etc. ... , 1712 |
| a grammar of the english tongue: Literally, the Best Language Book Ever Paul Yeager, 2008-05-06 By turns gleefully precise and happily contrarian, this is a highly opinionated guide to better communication. In Literally, the Best Language Book Ever, author Paul Yeager attacks with a linguistic scalpel the illogical expressions and misappropriated meanings that are so commonplace and annoying. Identifying hundreds of common language miscues, Yeager provides an astute look at the world of words and how we abuse them every day. For the grammar snobs looking for any port in a storm of subpar syntax, or the self-confessed rubes seeking a helping hand, this witty guide can transform even the least literate into the epitome of eloquence. |
| a grammar of the english tongue: Inventing English Seth Lerer, 2007 A masterful, engaging history of the English language from the age of Beowulf to the rap of Eminem, this book percolates with creative energy (Publishers Weekly). |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A Grammar of the English Tongue. To which are added, Exercises in bad English, to be corrected by the rules of syntax Thomas Coar, 1796 |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A Grammar of the English Tongue John Brightland, 2018-03-13 Excerpt from A Grammar of the English Tongue: With the Arts of Logick, Rhetorick, Poetry, &C. Illustrated With Useful Notes; Giving the Grounds and Reasons of Grammar in General, the Whole Making a Compleat System of an English Education Tbe fir]? Dedenfion, wbicb make: tbe Genitive Cafe in es, tbe Dative in e, tbe Nominative in as, tbe Genitive Pit in a, and tbc Dative in um a. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. |
| a grammar of the english tongue: How English Works Michael Swan, Catherine Walter, 2009 |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A Grammar of the English Tongue, with Notes, Giving the Grounds and Reason of Grammar in General... John Brightland, 1714 |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A Grammar of the English Language (1832) William Cobbett, 1986 William Cobbett (1763-1835) was (in the words of G. K. Chesterton) 'the noblest English example of the noble calling of the agitator'. His radicalism brought him into conflict with the authorities on many occasions, but he reserved a special kind of venom for politicians like Lord Castlereagh and the Duke of Wellington, for men of letters like the lexicographer Dr Johnson, and the Fellows of English Colleges, 'who live by the sweat of other people's brows'. The text is that of the 1823 edition, which includes Six Lessons 'intended to prevent Statesmen from using false grammar'. Book jacket. |
| a grammar of the english tongue: The Mother Tongue Bill Bryson, 2015-06-02 “Vastly informative and vastly entertaining…A scholarly and fascinating book.” —Los Angeles Times With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can’t), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson tells the fascinating, often uproarious story of an inadequate, second-rate tongue of peasants that developed into one of the world’s largest growth industries. |
| a grammar of the english tongue: An Historical Syntax of the English Language Museo Di Roma, 2023-05-08 Frederik Theodor Visser's An Historical Syntax of the English Language, published in four massive volumes between 1963 and 1973, is certainly one of the cornerstones of research in English linguistics. Visser's achievements can hardly be overestimated. Before the advent of modern corpus linguistics, he compiled a remarkable wealth of detailed philological data from all periods of English and combined this with current grammatical analyses of his time. This has made this publications an indispensable resource for anyone investigating the history of English syntax. This reproduction of Visser's volumes is more than welcome, and timely, as the volumes have been out of print for quite some time and were sometimes a little bit difficult to navigate. Having a searchable and easy-to-use online version, although maybe not perfect, available now means a revival for scholarship that celebrates its fiftieth birthday without losing any of its relevance. |
| a grammar of the english tongue: A Grammar of the English Tongue - The Original Classic Edition , 2012-04-01 Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of A Grammar of the English Tongue. It was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, after many years, back in print. This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by Samuel Johnson, which is now, at last, again available to you. Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside A Grammar of the English Tongue: Our letters are commonly reckoned twenty-four, because anciently i and j as well as u and v were expressed by the same character; but as those letters, which had always different powers, have now different forms, our alphabet may be properly said to consist of twenty-six letters ...Of w, which in diphthongs is often an undoubted vowel, some grammarians have doubted whether it ever be a consonant; and not rather as it is called a double u, or ou, as water may be resolved into ouater; but letters of the same sound are always reckoned consonants in other alphabets: and it may be observed, that w follows a vowel without any hiatus or difficulty of utterance, as frosty winter. ...The chief argument by which w and y appear to be always vowels is, that the sounds which they are supposed to have as consonants, cannot be uttered after a vowel, like that of all other consonants; thus we say tu, ut; do, odd; but in wed, dew; the two sounds of w have no resemblance to each other. ...Pronouns, in the English language, are, I, thou, he, with their plurals, we, ye, they; it, who, which, what, whether, whosoever, whatsoever, my, mine, our, ours, thy, thine, your, yours, his, her, hers, theirs, this, that, other, another, the same, some. ...Mine and thine were formerly used before a vowel, as mine amiable lady: which though now disused in prose, might be still properly continued in poetry: they are used as ours and yours, when they are referred to a substantive preceding, as thy house is larger than mine, but my garden is more spacious than thine. |
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