 e " in such words as " definite," " infinite," "favorite," etc., when the preceding vowel is short. Thus, spell "opposit," "preterit," "hypocrit." " requisit/* etc. When the preceding vowel is long, as in " polite," " finite," " unite/' etc., retain...  The Medical World - Page 4071907Full view - About this book
 | 1893 - 1004 pages
...preceding vowel is long, as in prorogue, vogue, disembogue, r*taiu final letters as at present. Second. Drop final e in such words as definite, infinite,...is short. Thus spell opposit, preterit, hypocrit, rcquisit, etc? AVhen the preceding vowel is long as in polite, finite, unite, etc., retain present... | |
 | United States. Bureau of Education - 1893 - 956 pages
...preceding vowel is long, as in prorogue, vogue, disembogue, rttain final letters as at present. ¡Second. Drop final e in such words as definite, infinite,...preceding vowel is short. Thus spell opposit, preterit, liypocrit, requisit, etc. When the preceding vowel is long as in polite, finite, unite, etc., retain... | |
 | Francis Andrew March - 1893 - 96 pages
...preceding vowel is long, as in prorogue, vogue, disembogue, retain final letters as at present. Second. Drop final e in such words as definite, infinite, favorite, etc., when the preceding vowel is shert. Thus spell opposit, preterit, hypoerit, rcquisit, etc. When the preceding vowel is long as in... | |
 | United States. Office of Education - 1893 - 1090 pages
...prorogue, vogue, disembogue, retain final letters as at present. Second. Drop final e in such words a« definite, infinite, favorite, etc., when the preceding vowel is short. Thus spell oppoeit, preterit, hypocrit, requisit, etc. When the preceding vowel is long as in polite, finite,... | |
 | 1897 - 392 pages
...demagog, epilog. synagog, etc. 2. Drop final E in such words as definite, infinite, favorite, etc., where the preceding vowel is short. Thus spell opposit, preterit, hypocrit, requisit, etc. 3. Drop the TE in words like quartette, coquette, cigarette, etc. Thus spell cigaret, roset, epaulet,... | |
 | Rebecca Smith Pollard - 1897 - 238 pages
...demagog, epilog, synagog, etc. 2. Drop final e in such words as definite, infinite, favorite, etc., where the preceding vowel is short. Thus spell opposit, preterit, hypocrit, requisit, etc. 3. Drop final te in words like quartette, coquette, cigarette, etc. Thus spell cigaret, roset, epaulet,... | |
 | 1899 - 530 pages
...long, aa in 'prorogue,' 'vogue,' 'disembogue,' etc., retain final letters as at present. "Second — Drop final 'e' in such words as 'definite,' 'infinite,'...vowel is short. Thus, spell 'opposit,' 'preterit,' 'hypoorit,' 're quisit,' etc. When the preceding vowel is long, as in 'polite,' 'finite,' 'unite,'... | |
 | 1900 - 554 pages
...demagog, epilog, synagog, etc. 2. Drop final E in such words as definite, infinite, favorite, etc., where the preceding vowel is short. Thus spell opposit, preterit, hypocrit, requisit, etc. 3. Drop final TE in words like quartette, coquette, cigarette, etc. Thus spell cigaret, roset, epaulet,... | |
 | 1901 - 564 pages
...degree. We are also disposed to add enuf (enough) to the above list, and toconservatirly adopt the following rule recommended by the American Philological...favorite," etc., when the preceding vowel is short. Thm, spell " opposit," " preterit," " hypocrit," " requislt,"etc. When the preceding vowel is long,... | |
 | 1901 - 594 pages
...preceding vowel Is short. Thni, spell "oppostt," " preterit," " hypocrit," " requlslt."elc. When tbe preceding vowel Is long, as in " polite," " finite,"...unite," etc., retain present forms unchanged. We simply with to do our duty in aiding to simplify and rationalize our universal Instrument— language. drip.... | |
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