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 . . . –Preface to A Dictionary of the English
Language,
Samuel Johnson

Read the passages. Then, write two to three sentences explaining how the meaning and connotation of the word lexicographer differs in each passage.

Based on the passage, what is the most important thing in lauren's life right now?

David's father has three sons : snap, crackle and ?

What is the tone of this passage from andrew jackson's message to congress? "the consequences of a speedy removal will be important to the united states, to individual states, and to the indians themselves. the pecuniary advantages which it promises to the government are the least of its recommendations. it puts an end to all possible danger of collision between the authorities of the general and state governments on account of the indians." andrew jackson, annual message to congress on december 6, 1830" a. ashamed and apologetic b. intelligent and professional c. bitter and jealous d. entertaining and humorous