Read the excerpts from samuel johnson’s preface to a dictionary of the english language. thus have i laboured by settling the orthography, displaying the analogy, regulating the structures, and ascertaining the signification of english words, to perform all the parts of a faithful lexicographer: but i have not always executed my own scheme, or satisfied my own expectations. the underlined word emerges as a key term in the preface because johnson hints at the economic importance of his dictionary. hopes that his dictionary will enlighten the uneducated. seeks literary recognition for his publication. strives to emphasize the effort his dictionary required.
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Write an essay of at least 200 words that explains how this theme is developed through the events and character interactions in animal farm. use details from the story to support your answer.
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In twelve years a slave, solomon northup infers that which of the following characters ends up as a criminal? clemens ray burch john williams robert
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Which line is an example of perfect iambic pentameter? a. "i have been worth the whistle." b. "whose reverence even the head-lugg'd bear would lick," c. "a man, a prince, by him so benefited! " d. "ere they have done their mischief. where's thy drum? " e. "marry, your manhood, mew! "
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Read the excerpts from samuel johnson’s preface to a dictionary of the english language. thus have i...
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