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... person . You should follow Bishop Creighton and use italics . Never use abbreviations or symbols , such as etc. , & , e.g. , i.e. , in an Essay , which is a formal composition : they are only admissible in notes . Write numbers in full ...
... person . You should follow Bishop Creighton and use italics . Never use abbreviations or symbols , such as etc. , & , e.g. , i.e. , in an Essay , which is a formal composition : they are only admissible in notes . Write numbers in full ...
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... person is so completely engrossed in the business of life , whether he be a Prime Minister or an intending examinee , as not to have odd moments . Utilise these . Always have on hand a book of light reading ; it is as necessary for the ...
... person is so completely engrossed in the business of life , whether he be a Prime Minister or an intending examinee , as not to have odd moments . Utilise these . Always have on hand a book of light reading ; it is as necessary for the ...
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... persons , bad spelling is a sort of disease ; and it is the commonest words that give them most trouble . Good writing is the first step towards cure . Write the word , both slowly and quickly , on a slip of paper , and remember that ...
... persons , bad spelling is a sort of disease ; and it is the commonest words that give them most trouble . Good writing is the first step towards cure . Write the word , both slowly and quickly , on a slip of paper , and remember that ...
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... persons gaining a living without need of muscular power . § 2. The impression is true to a slight extent of one part of physique quite untrue of the other : partly true with regard to muscular strength : quite the reverse with regard to ...
... persons gaining a living without need of muscular power . § 2. The impression is true to a slight extent of one part of physique quite untrue of the other : partly true with regard to muscular strength : quite the reverse with regard to ...
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... person in this country was disfigured by its unsightly scars . This pest has been almost exterminated by vaccination , and its attacks upon vaccinated persons are comparatively harmless . Another great discovery , that of chloroform and ...
... person in this country was disfigured by its unsightly scars . This pest has been almost exterminated by vaccination , and its attacks upon vaccinated persons are comparatively harmless . Another great discovery , that of chloroform and ...
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