used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
how long something has existed
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
allowsverbUS /əˈlaʊz/
third-person singular of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
cannot
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From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
disapprovesverbUS /dɪsəˈpruːvz/
third-person singular of “disapprove” — consider bad or wrong
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
euphonynounUS /ˈjuːfəni/
any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds
From this reading The other reason given to vindicate the polite pronunciation, is _euphony_.
divisible by two
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
ewnoun
military action involving the use of electromagnetic energy to determine or exploit or reduce or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
set up or found
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The other reason given to vindicate the polite pronunciation, is _euphony_.
the act of giving
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
iu
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From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
the force of workers available
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
many times at short intervals
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
oo
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From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other reason given to vindicate the polite pronunciation, is _euphony_.
a human being
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading The other reason given to vindicate the polite pronunciation, is _euphony_.
pronouncingverbUS /prəˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “pronounce” — speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
pronunciationnounUS /proʊˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
the manner in which someone utters a word
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
propensitynounUS /prəˈpensɪti/
an inclination to do something
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The other reason given to vindicate the polite pronunciation, is _euphony_.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
not in physical motion
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
unounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
unletteredadjective
having little acquaintance with writing
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
the act of using
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
uttersverbUS /ˈʌtərz/
third-person singular of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
vindicateverbUS /ˈvɪndəkeɪt/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading The other reason given to vindicate the polite pronunciation, is _euphony_.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
which person or people
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The true sound of the English _u_, is neither _ew_, with the distinct sounds of _e_ and _oo_; nor is it _oo_; but it is that sound which every unlettered person utters in pronouncing _solitude_, _rude_, _threw_, and which cannot easily be mistaken.
the words that are spoken
From this reading So difficult is it to avoid the true sound of _u_, that I have never found a man, even among the ardent admirers of the stage pronunciation, who does not retain the vulgar sound, in more than half the words of this class which he uses.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading There is such a propensity in men to be regular in the construction and use of language, that they are often obliged, by the customs of the age, to struggle against their inclination, in order to be wrong, and still find it impossible to be uniform in their errors.
yu
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From this reading Here this author allows these combinations to have the sound of _yu_ or _iu_; but disapproves of that refinement which some affect, in giving the _e_ or _i_ short its distinct sound.
