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The only sure guide to the English tongue or, new pronouncing spelling-book; upon the same plan as the Royal standard English dictionary. Designed for The Use of Schools and Private Families. To which is added, an appendix, containing several very useful lists of words properly accented, which had been omitted in the two last editions. By W. Perry, Lecturer on the English Language, in the Academy, Edinburgh.
Perry, William, lecturer in the Academy at Edinburgh.Date: [1797]- E-books
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A new guide to the English tongue in five parts ..
Thomas DilworthDate: 1799- E-books
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The American spelling book containing, an easy standard of pronunciation. Being the first part of A grammatical institute of the English language. In three parts. By Noah Webster, Jun'r. Esquire.
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843.Date: [1795?]- E-books
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A new guide to the English tongue in five parts. Containing I. Words both common and proper, from one to six syllables; the several sorts of monosyllables in the common words being distinguished by Tables, into words of two, three, and four letters, &c. with six short lessons at the end of each table not exceeding the order of syllables in the foregoing tables. The several sorts of pollysyllables also, being ranged in proper tables, have their syllables divided, and directions placed at the head of each table for the accent, to prevent false pronunciation; together with the like number of lessons on the foregoing tables, placed at the end of each table, as far as to words of four syllables, for the easier and more speedy way of teaching children to read. II. A large and useful table of words, that are the same in sound, but different in signification; very necessary to prevent the writing one word for another of the same sound. III. A short, but comprehensive grammar of the English tongue delivered in the most familiar and instructive method of question and answer; necessary for all such persons as have the advantage only of an English education. IV. A useful collection of sentences in prose and verse, divine, moral, and historical; together with a select number of fables, adorn'd with proper sculptures, for the better improvement of the young beginner. And, V. Forms of prayer for children, on several occasions The whole, being recommended by several Clergymen and eminent Schoolmasters, as the most useful performance for the instruction of youth, is designed for the use of schools in Great Britain, and Iceland, and in the several English colonies and plantations abroad. By Thomas Dilworth, Author of the Schoolmaster's Assistant and Young Book-Keeper's Assistant, &c. and Schoolmaster in Wapping.
Dilworth, Thomas, d. 1780.Date: 1786- E-books
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The new art of spelling . Design'd chiefly for persons of maturity, teaching them how to spell and write words by the sound thereof, and to sound and read words by the sight thereof, Rightly, Neatly, and Fashionably. I. It will Instruct any Person, that can Read and Write, to Spell and Write most Languages, that he can Speak, and uses to Read, in a few Hours, by a General Rule, contain'd in Two or Three Lines, and the Use of a Spelling Alphabet, which may be writ on the Twelfth Part of a Sheet of Paper, to carry about them. II. Short and Easie Directions, whereby any One may be Taught to Spell tolerably well in a few Days, and in a many a Year's time be perfected in the Art of True Spelling. III. A Child, or any Person, who can't Read or Write, may, by the help of this Book, learn to Spell and Write perfectly in a small Time. IV. Rules for Foreigners, by which they may Sweeten their Language; and Directions how to Invent an Universal One. Applied to the English Tongue. By J. Jones, M.D.
Jones, John, 1645-1709.Date: Printed in the Year 1704- E-books
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A new guide to the English tongue in five parts. Containing, I. Words, both common and proper, from one to six Syllables: The several sorts of Monosyllables in the common Words being distinguished by Tables, into Words of two, three, and four Letters, &c. with six short Lessons at the End of each Table, not exceeding the order of Syllables in the foregoing Tables. The several sorts of Polysyllables also, being ranged in proper Tables, have their Syllables divided, and Directions placed at the Head of each Table for the Accent, to prevent false Pronunciation; together with the like Number of Lessons on the foregoing Tables, placed at the End of each Table, as far as to Words of four Syllables, for the easier and more speedy Way of teaching Children to Read. II. A large and useful Table of Words, that are the same in Sound, but different in Signification; very necessary to prevent the writing one Word for another of the same Sound. III. A short, but comprehensive Grammar of the English Tongue, delivered in the most familiar and instructive Method of Question and Answer; necessary for all such Persons as have the Advantage only of an English Education. IV. An useful Collection of Sentences in Prose and Verse, Divine, Moral, and Historical; together with a select Number of Fables, adorn'd with proper Sculptures, for the better Improvement of the Young Beginner. And V. Forms of Prayer for Children, on several Occasions. The Whole, being recommended by several Clergymen and eminent Schoolmasters, as the most useful Performance for the Instruction of Youth, is designed for the Use of Schools in Great Britain and Ireland. The thirteenth edition. By Thomas Dilworth, Author of the Schoolmasters Assistant; and Schoolmaster in Wappin.
Thomas DilworthDate: M,DCC,LI [1751]- E-books
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A new guide to the English tongue in five parts. Containing, I. Words, both common and proper, ... V. Forms of prayer for children, ... designed for the use of schools ... The thirtieth edition. By Thomas Dilworth, ..
Thomas DilworthDate: 1768- E-books
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The english-School reformed containing first, rules, shewing the nature of vowels, consonants, Syllables, Diphthongs, dividing of Syllables, and of Stops and Points. Secondly, A Praxis shewing the use of the said Rules, in a Dialogue. Thirldly, Words from one, to six and seven Syllables, exactly divided. Fourthly, A Collection of Words that agree in Sound, but differ in Sense and Spelling. Fifthly, Another Collection of Words that are writ one way and sounded another. Sixthly, English words contracted, Figures and Numeral Letters, &c. And, Lastly, an accidence adapted to our English tongue. The third edition corrected and amended. By R. Brown, Master of a Boarding-School in Greek-Street in St. Ann's, Westminster.
Browne, Richard, active 17th century-18th centuryDate: 1707- E-books
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Instructions for right spelling , and plain directions for reading and writing true English With several delightful Things, very Useful and Necessary, both for Young and Old to Read and Learn. By G.F. and E.H. Enlarged by A.S.
Fox, George, 1624-1691.Date: 1726- E-books
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Instructions for right spelling , and plain directions for reading and writing true English. With several delightful Things, very Useful and Necessary, both for Young and Old to Read and Learn. By G. F. and E. H. Enlarged by A. S.
Fox, George, 1624-1691.Date: 1706- E-books
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A spelling book; or The first part of a grammar of the English language , as written and spoken in the United States. By Enoch Hale, A.M.
Hale, Enoch, 1753-1837.Date: M,DCC,XC,IX. [1799]- E-books
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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.
Jones, John, 1645-1709.Date: M.DCC.XXI. [1721]