struction; compare it with the rule of grammar to which it relates; and then express the whole sentence precisely as he conceives it ought to be. After ne has proceeded in this manner, he should compare his amendments with those which are contained in the Key; and make such further improvements as the comparison may suggest. This process would be a pleasing and encouraging exercise of the student's ingenuity; and would strongly impress on his mind the principles on which the corrections are made. The sentences, besides their grammatical use, are of an interesting and instructive nature; and most of them contain principles of piety and virtue. The language too, as it is exhibited in the Key, has been studiously regarded. They may therefore be considered as doubly useful to the student; serving at once to inculcate important sentiments, and to fix in his memory the rules of grammatical construction. PART V. PERSPICUITY AND ACCURACY. First, with respect to single words and phrases. CHAP. 1. Corrections of the errors that relate to Purity, priety, 3. Corrections of the errors which respect Preci- Secondly, with respect to the construction of sentences. CHAP. 1. Corrections of the errors which relate to the Paze 249 250 256 Clearness of a sentence, 256 2. Corrections of the errors relating to the Unity of a sentence, 261 3. Corrections of the errors which respect the 263 4. Corrections of the errors that relate to Figures of speech, 270 5. Corrections of the errors in the chapter of Pro- 272 Alphabetical Index to both the Volumes, 283 KEY TO THE EXERCISES. PART II.* ORTHOGRAPHY. CHAPTER I. Containing corrections of the false ORTHOGRAPHY, arranged under the respective Rules. RULE I. See Vol. 1. p. 23. Vol. 2. p. 27. IT is no great merit to spell properly; but a great defect to do it incorrectly. Jacob worshiped his Creator, leaning on the top of his staff. We may place too little, as well as too much, stress upon dreams. Our manners should be neither gross nor excessively refined. RULE II. See Vol. 1. p. 23. Vol. 2. p. 27. A car signifies a chariot of war, or a small carriage of burden. In the names of drugs and plants, the mistake in a word may endanger life. Nor undelightful is the ceasless hum To him who muses through the woods at noon. The fin of a fish is the limb, by which he balances his body, and moves in the water. Many a trap is laid to ensnare the feet of youth. A regular explanation of the Exercises in Parsing, would occupy a great portion of this volume; and, after all, would be of little use to the reader: a Key to Part I is therefore omitted General directions, respecting the mode of Parsin may be seen at pares 225-234, of the First Volume. The reader may also peruse, the corrections of sentences, contained in pages 18-25 of this volume. Many thousand families are supported by the simple business of making mats. RULE III. See Vol. 1. p. 23. Vol. 2. p. 28. We should subject our fancies to the government of reason. If thou art seeking for the living amongst the dead, thou weariest thyself in vain. If we have denied ourselves sinful pleasures, we shall be great gainers in the end. We shall not be the happier for possessing talents and affluence, unless we make a right use of them. The truly good mind is not dismayed by poverty, afflictions, or death. RULE IV. See Vol. 1. p. 24. Vol. 2. p. 28. It is a great blessing to have a sound mind, uninfluenced by fanciful humours. Common calamities, and common blessings, fall heavily upon the envious. The comeliness of youth are modesty and frankness; of age, condescension and dignity. When we act against conscience, we become the destroyers of our own peace. We may be playful and yet innocent; grave, and yet corrupt. It is only from general conduct, that our true character can be portrayed. RULE V. See Vol. 1. p. 24. Vol. 2. p. 29. When we bring the lawmaker into contempt, we have in effect annulled his laws. By deferring our repentance, we accumulate our sorrows. The pupils of a certain ancient philosopher, were not, during their first years of study, permitted to ask any questions. We all have many failings and lapses to lament and recover. There is no affliction with which we are visited, that may not be improved to our advantage. The Christian Lawgiver has prohibited many things, which the heathen philosophers allowed. RULE VI. See Vol. 1. p. 24. Vol. 2. p. 29. Restlessness of mind disqualifies us, both for the enjoyment of peace, and the performance of our duty. |