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... written music and written language there is one all - important difference . In written music the representation of sounds is the absolutely ultimate end . In written language it is only a means . We use visible symbols for the sounds ...
... written music and written language there is one all - important difference . In written music the representation of sounds is the absolutely ultimate end . In written language it is only a means . We use visible symbols for the sounds ...
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... was to supersede , in pronunciation as well as in writing , what he regarded as a vulgar corruption . If so , he succeeded only in half his enterprise . written word is made out of the result of this SPOKEN AND WRITTEN LANGUAGE 219.
... was to supersede , in pronunciation as well as in writing , what he regarded as a vulgar corruption . If so , he succeeded only in half his enterprise . written word is made out of the result of this SPOKEN AND WRITTEN LANGUAGE 219.
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... written form is a great practical convenience . It makes the written language , so far , a better instrument of expression than the spoken language . 6. The great purpose of written language is to convey meaning . Under modern ...
... written form is a great practical convenience . It makes the written language , so far , a better instrument of expression than the spoken language . 6. The great purpose of written language is to convey meaning . Under modern ...
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PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS BY THE RIGHT HON VISCOUNT BRYCE O M | 7 |
THE CELTIC INSCRIPTIONS OF CISALPINE GAUL BY SIR JOHN RHŶs | 23 |
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS AT THE OPENING MEETING OF THE INTER | 113 |
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