Primer [First-Fifth] Reader (Volume 5) - Softcover

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This historic book may have numerous typos or missing text. Not indexed. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1908. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... PHONIC CHART OR KEY TO PRONUNCIATION The elementary sounds of the English language are divided into two main classes,--vowels and consonants. Vowel sounds are produced by vibrations of the vocal cords, without the intervention of any other organ of speech. Consonant sounds are heard only in connection with a vowel; they are produced with the assistance of the organs of speech. Vowel sounds are sometimes united in the same syllable; the combination is termed a diphthong. Vowels All other unmarked consonants have their usual English sounds. Vowels when obscured and turned toward the neutral sound are marked thus, a, g, etc. Silent letters are italicized. DEFINING VOCABULARY Including most of the words found in word lists at end of each lesson and others from body of text a bate', to subside; to decrease; to lessen. a bSm'Inably, hatefully; detestably. ab so lute'ly, wholly; positively. absurd'Ity, foolishness. a byss', a bottomless pit; a deep chasm. acclama'tion, loud applause; a shout of approbation. a chieve', to accomplish; to perform. ac'tually, in fact; really. ad dl'tion al, added; extra. ad her'ent, follower; supporter. ad he'slve, sticky; tenacious. a 1 mln'Is ter, to serve out; to supply. ad 6 1 essence, youth; state of growing from childhood to manhood. adSpt', to receive as one's own. ad' ver sary, an opponent; an enemy. ad'vocate, one who pleads the cause of another. affirm'attve, answering "yes"; positive. ag grieved', hurt; sorrowful; grieved. aglta'tion, excitement; tremor. aid'-de-cam, an officer selected by a general to carry orders. a lac'rl ty, cheerful readiness; sprightliness. al'ien ate, to withdraw; to es (y) trange. al lure', to attract. alter'nate, one following the other; by turns; succeeding by turns. ambl'tion, an eager desire fo...

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