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The new and complete spelling dictionary, and sure guide to the English language: ... By D. Fenning, ... To which are subjoined, two very useful tables. ...
Fenning, Daniel.Date: 1773- Books
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Entick's new spelling dictionary, teaching to write and pronounce the English tongue with ease and propriety: In which each word is accented according to its just and natural Pronunciation; the Part of Speech is properly distinguished, and The various significations are ranged in one line; with A List of proper names of Men and Women. The whole Compiled and digested in a Manner entirely new, to make it a complete pocket companion for those Who read Milton, Pope, Addison Shakespeare, Tillotson, and Locke, or other English Authors of Repute in Prose or Verse: And in particular to assist young People, Artificers, Tradesmen, and Foreigners, desirous of understanding what the speak, read and write. To which is prefixed, a grammatical introduction to the English tongue. A new edition, revised, corrected, and enlarged; to which is now added, Besides several words, a chronological table from the creation of the world to 1794, Never in any former one.
Entick, John, 1703?-1773.Date: 1795- Books
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The universal spelling-book: or, a new and easy guide to the English language. Containing, I. Tables of Words in one, two, three, and four Syllables; with natural and easy Lessons in each, adapted to the Capacity of Children from three Years old and upwards, and yet so, that such as can already read, may receive sensible Instruction thereby: Being diversify'd with a Variety of Lessons both moral and divine, as also Fables and pleasant Stories, in order to improve the Mind and the Understanding. II. A very easy and approved Guide to English Grammar, by Way of Question and Answer, for the Use of Schools as well as private Persons, and by which they may very soon become acquainted with the Knowledge of the English Tongue, with very little Trouble and Application. III. A Collection of near 5000 of the most useful Words of two, three, and four Syllables, viz. Noun Substantives, Adjectives and Verbs (placed alphabetically under their respective Heads) which are accented and explained for the better instructing of Youth, and Information of such Persons as would know the Meaning of what they read and write; being a useful Instructor for the School, Shop, or Compting-House. IV. Many useful Things necessary to help the young Beginner, and inform the more grown up Youth, with a Variety of Alphabetical Copies, and Writing-Pieces, both in Prose and Verse, &c. V. Chronological Tables of the Monarchs and Kings of England, and other the most remarkable Occurrences in sacred and prophane History; with some short Remarks upon the seven Stages of Life, which are not only improving to the Mind and Morals; but may be of great Service to prevent Youth from falling a Sacrifice to the common Temptations of Life and their own unguarded Passions. The thirteenth edition, with additions. By Daniel Fenning, Late School-Master of Bures, in Suffolk, and Author of the Use of the Globes. Practical Arithmetic, Guide to Algebra, Royal English Dictionary and Young Man's Book of Knowledge.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: MDCCLXX. [1770]- Books
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Entick's new spelling dictionary, teaching to write and pronounce the English tongue With Ease And Propriety; In which each Word is accented according to its just and natural Pronunciation; the Part of Speech is properly distinguished, and the various Significations are in general ranged in one Line; With a list of proper names Of Men And Women. The Whole compiled and digested in a Manner entirely new, So as to make it A Complete Pocket Companion For those who read Milton, Pope, Addison, Shakespeare, Tillotson, and Locke, or other English Authors of Repute in Prose or Verse; And in particular to assist young People, Artificers, Tradesmen, and Foreigners, desirous of understanding what they speak, read and write. To which is prefixed, a comprehensive grammar Of The English Tongue; And a Catalogue of Words of similar Sounds, but of different Spellings and Significations. By William Crakelt, M. A. Rector of Nursted and Ifield in Kent.
Entick, John, 1703?-1773.Date: 1795