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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1804 Excerpt: ... ven; to turn from the true direction; to lose a proper course. Watch, the forbearance of sleep; guard; close attention; a small time-piece for the pocket. Water, one of the four elements; the lustre of a diamond; to long, to have a great desire., Well, a spring, a fountain, a source; a deep narrow pit; the cavity in which the stair-case is placed; having health; not sick; properly, not amiss. Whisk i a kind of brush made of twigs; a small besom; a covering or dress for the neck; a child's tippet. Whist, a well known game at cards requiring gre.it attention; silent, still. A LIST OP BRITISH PARONYMOUS WORDS. Although the Words we are going to exhibit resemble eachother, a delicate ear willjind a nice distinction in them when pronounced or recited on the Stage, at the Bar, and in both Houses of Parliament. Accidence, a book teaching the rudiments of a language, and Accidents, chances, unforeseen events. Ail, to be in pain, to suffer, to be troubled, to afflict, and Ale, a liquid made by infusing malt and hops; strong beer. Air, one of the elements, and Heir, one who inherits by law; a successor. All, the whole number or quantity; every one, and Awl, a sharp instrument to make holes with. Allowed, admitted, permitted, granted, authorized, and Aloud, with a strong voice, loudly, with much noise. Altar, a place raised above the ground where sacrifices are offered, and Alter, to change, to form, to vary. An, the indefinite article set before nouns in the singular number, and Ann, a woman's name. Ant, an emet, a pismire, a small provident insect, and Aunt, a father's or mother's sister. Aray, or array, order of battle, rank, and Array, to dress, to deck, to adorn. Ascent, a rising ground, an eminence, a steep place, and Assent, consent, agreement. Auger, a carpent...
