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A symbol of a lost homeland
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My important, ridiculous nose
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Exceptional talent and the trouble with IQ tests
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The new pocket-dictionary of the English and German languages. In two parts, I. English and German - II. German and English. Composed chiefly after the dictionaries of Adelung, Johnson, and others of the best authorities. In which the parts of speech, and the Genders of the German Nouns, are properly distinguished; each Word accented according to its just and natural Pronunciation; and the Irregularities of the English and German Verbs duly marked. With an alphabetical list of the most usual Christian and proper names, and of the most remarkable Places in the known World.
Date: 1800- Books
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The christian's dictionary; or, sure guide to divine knowledge. Containing a full and familiar explanation of all the remarkable words made use of, in the Holy Scriptures, And In the Writings of the most eminent and pious Divines, whether ancient or modern. Wherein All the various Terms, Phrases, Titles, and Allusions, are traced from their Originals: The several Acceptations in which they are held, are clearly pointed out, in such a Manner as will enable the serious Christian to give an Account of the Faith that is in him, and render him Wise unto Salvation. In Every Part Of This Body Of Divinity, Great care has been taken to apply the subject matter to the Faith, Experience, And Duty Of Every Sincere Believer In The Doctrines Of The Gospel. The Whole being a Work calculated to promote the interests of Religion and Virtue, by conveying Knowledge with Simplicity, even to the most ignorant, rectifying the Errors that too many are apt to run into, and representing real Religion in its Native Colours, as taught in the Sacred Volume of Inspiration. To which is added, a brief explication of all the proper names found in sacred scripture, Including The Senses Wherein They Were Used BY The Ancient Jews: Every one of them being significant of some remarkable Transaction, or providential Event. B the Reverend John Fleetwood, D. D. Author of the Life of Our blessed Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, &c. Published by the King's Authority. Illustrated and adorned with Thirty curious and emblematical Engravings, executed, from the Original Drawings of the celebrated Wale, by the most eminent English Artists, particularly Grignion, Walker, Taylor, and Rennoldson.
Fleetwood, John.Date: MDCCLXXV. [1775]- Books
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The standard French and English pronouncing dictionary; in two parts. Part I. French and English. Part.II. English and French. Containing several thousand words not inserted in any folio or octavo dictionaries now extant, many of which have been introduced, and sanctioned by the Members of the Constituent and Conventional Assemblies of France; and a greater number of Synonyma, in the signification of Words, than are to be found in any Work printed in the same Size. - The French, as well as the English Words are rationally divided into Syllables, accurately accented, and the various Sounds of the Vowels and local Powers of the Consonants precisely determined by Characteristic Types,-by which, from an Explanatory Key prefixed to each Part, the true Pronunciation of both French and English, is clearly demonstrated by apposite Words, whose Vowels have similar Sounds to those in the other Language, with which they are there contrasted. By W. Perry, Author of the Royal Standard English Dictionary, a General Dictionary of the English Language, &c. &c.
Perry, William, lecturer in the Academy at Edinburgh.Date: MDCCXCV. [1795]- Books
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French rudiments: consisting of a grammar of the language, every-way better than any, and more comprehensive than All; - A Vocabulary of the most usual Words; - A Sententiae of the most familiar Phrases; - A Dictionary of the most beautiful Idioms; and - A Florilege of the most celebrated Pieces, from the best Writers, both Ancient and Modern. To which are added tables of corresponding terminations, and words of similar sound; in English, French, Latin, Greek, &c. by way of Key to the Etymology. A List of Words, the same (or nearly so) in Sound; but different in Sense, and Spelling; cast into short Sentences, for the Ease of the Memory. AN Explanation of Idioms; with divers other Curious and Useful Particulars. The whole dispos'd in the most easy and instructive method; and Printed in the most Commodious Manner; as well to strike the Eye and Imagination, by a proper Distinction of Letter and Situation; as for the readier Turning to, or Learning of any Particular: And, SO, Fitted for the Use of Ladies as well as Gentlemen (whether French, or English) and even brought-down to the Capacities of little Children. By Solomon Lowe.
Lowe, Solomon, -1750.Date: [1740]- Books
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A new royal French grammar: containing rules for the pronouncing and writing of the French tongue, some familiar phrases, dialogues, fables, and three vocabularies. By John Palairet, French and Writing - Master to their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Cumberland, the Princess of Hesse, and the Queen of Denmark.
Palairet, Jean, 1697-1774.Date: M.DCC.LXI. [1761]