15 results filtered with: Walker, John, 1732-1807.
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Elements of Elocution In which the principles of reading and speaking are investigated; and such pauses, emphasis, and inflexious of voice, as are suitable to every variety of sentence, are distinctly pointed out and explained; with directions for strengthening and modulating the voice, so as to render it varied, forcible, and harmonious. To which is added, a complete system of the passions, showing how they affect the countenance, tone of voice, and gesture of the body, exemplified by a copious selection of the most striking passages of Shakespeare. The whole illustrated by copper-plates, explaining the nature of accent, emphasis; inflexion, and cadence. The second edition; with alterations and additions. By John Walker, author of the critical pronouncing dictionary, &c.
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: 1799- E-books
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The academic speaker or, a selection of parliamentary debates, orations, odes, scenes, and speeches, from the best writers. Proper to be read and recited by youth at school. To which are prefixed, elements of gesture; or plain and easy directions for keeping the body in a graceful position, and acquiring a simple and unaffected style of action. Epxlained [sic] and illustrated by plates. By John Walker, author of Elements of elocution, Rhyming dictionary, &c.
Date: 1796- E-books
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A rhetorical grammar , or course of lessons in elocution. By J. Walker, Author Of Elements Of Elocution, &c.
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: MDCCLXXXVII. [1787]- E-books
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A critical pronouncing dictionary and expositor of the English language . In which Not only the Meaning of every Word is clearly explained, and the Sound of every Syllable distinctly shown, but where Words are subject to different Pronunciations, the Reasons for each are at large displayed, and the preferable Pronunciation is pointed out. To which are prefixed, principles of English pronunciation; in which The Sounds of Letters, Syllables, and Words, are critically investigated, and systematically arranged; the Rules for Pronouncing are so regulated and disposed as to be applicable, on Inspection, to the Words; and the Analogies of the Language are so fully shown as to lay the Foundation of a consistent and rational 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. the whole interspersed with observations, philological, critical, and grammatical. By John Walker, Author of elements of elocution, rhyming dictionary, melody of speaking delineated, &c. &c.
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: M.DCC.XCI. [1791]- E-books
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Exercises for improvement in elocution , being select extracts from the best authors, For The Use of those who study the Art of Reading and Speaking in Public. By J. Walker. Author of the Rhyming Dictionary, &c.
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: MDCCLXXVII. [1777]- E-books
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Hints for improvement in the art of reading . By J. Walker, Author of Elements of Elocution, Rhyming and Pronouncing Dictionary, &c.
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: MDCCLXXXIII. [1783]- E-books
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A critical pronouncing dictionary and expositor of the English language . in which Not only the Meaning of every Word is clearly explained, and the Sound of every Syllable distinctly shewn, but where Words are subject to different Pronunciations, the reasons for each are at large displayed, and the preferable Pronunciation is pointed out. To which are prefixed Principles of English Pronunciation; in which The Sounds of Letters, Syllables and Words, are critically investigated, and systematically arranged; the Rules for pronouncing are so-classed and disposed as to be easily applicable to the most difficult Words; and the Analogies of the Language are so fully shewn, as to lay the Foundation of a consistent and rational 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. The whole interspersed with observations, Philological, critical, and Grammatical. By John Walker, Author of Elements of Elocution, Rhyming Dictionary, Melody of Speaking delineated, &c.
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: 1794- E-books
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A key to the classical pronunciation of Greek and Latin proper names, in which the words are accented and divided into syllables exactly as they ought to be pronounced; with References to Rules, which Show the Analogy of Pronunciation, To which is added, a Complete Vocabulary of Scripture Proper Names, Divided into Sylsables, and accented according to Rules drawn from Analogy and the best Usage. Concluding with Observations on the Greek and Latin Accent and Quantity with Some probable Conjectures on the Method of freeing them from the Obscurity and Confusion in which they are involved, both by the Ancients and Moderns. By John Walker, Author of the Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, &c. &c
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: 1798- E-books
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The melody of speaking delineated or, elocution taught like music, by visible signs, Adapted to the Tones, Inflexions, and Variations of Voice in Reading and Speaking; with Directions for Modulation, and expressing the Passions. Exemplified by select Passages from the best Authors, some of which have not appeared in any of the best Collections. By J. Walker, Author of Elements of Elocution, Rhetorical Grammar, &c.
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: 1787- E-books
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A dictionary of the English language , answering at once the purposes of rhyming, spelling, and pronouncing. On a Plan not hitherto attempted. In which, I. The whole Language is arranged according to its Terminations. II. Every Word is explained and divided into Syllables exactly as pronounced. III. Words liable to a Double Pronunciation are fixed in their True Sound, by a Rhyme. IV. Many Words of established Usage, not to be found in our best Dictionaries, are inserted, and more technical Terms than in any Dictionary, except Chambers's. To which is prefixed A copious Introduction to the various Uses of the Work, with critical and practical Observations on Orthography, Syllabication, Pronunciation, and Rhyme; And for the purposes of poetry is added an index of allowable rhymes. With Authorities for their Usage from our best Authors. By J. Walker, Author of the General Idea of a Pronouncing Dictionary.
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: 1775- E-books
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A critical pronouncing dictionary and expositor of the English language; or, Sheridan's dictionary improved . In which not only the meaning of every word is clearly explained, and the sound of every syllable distinctly shewn, but where words are subject to different pronunciations, the reasons for each are at large displayed, and the preferable pronunciations is pointed out. To which are prefixed principles of English pronunciation; in which the sounds of letters, syllables and words, are critically investigated, and systematically arranged; the rules for pronouncing are so classed and disposed as to be easily applicable to the most difficult words; and the analogies of the language are so fully shewn, as to lay the foundation of a consistent and rational 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. The whole interspersed with observations, philological, critical, and grammatical. Third edition. By John Walker, author of Elements of elocution, Rhyming dictionary, Melody of speaking delineated, &c.
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: 1798- E-books
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A rhetorical grammar , or course of lessons in elocution. By J. Walker, Author Of Elements Of Elocution, &c.
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: MDCCLXXXV. [1785]- E-books
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A critical pronouncing dictionary and expositor of the English language . In which Not only the Meaning of every Word is clearly explained, and the Sound of every Syllable distinctly shown, but where Words are subject to different Pronunciations, the Authorities of our best Pronouncing Dictionaries are fully exhibited, the Reasons for each are at large displayed, and the preserable Pronunciation is pointed out. To which are prefixed, principles of English pronunciation; in which The Sounds of Letters, Syllables, and Words, are critically investigated, and systematically arranged; the Influence of the Greek and Latin Accent and Quantity on the Account and Quantity of the English, is thoroughly examined and clearly defined; and the Analogies of the Language are so fully shown as to lay the Foundation of a consistent and rational 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. the whole interspersfd with observations, etymological, critical, and grammatical. By John Walker, Author of elements of elocution, rhyming dictionary, melody of speaking delineated, &c. &c.
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: 1797- E-books
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Elements of elocution . Being the substance of a course of lectures on the art of reading; ... In two volumes. ... By J. Walker, ..
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: 1781- E-books
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A general idea of a pronouncing dictionary of the English language, on a plan entirely new. With observations on several words that are variously pronounced, as a specimen of the work. Dedicated to David Garrick, Esq. By J. Walker
Walker, John, 1732-1807.Date: MDCCLXXIV. [1774]