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...nation combines to vitiate language in one manner, have often established the jargon of tho low" est of the people as the model of speech. For pronunciation,...speakers, who deviate least from the written words." Without any derogation from the character of Dr. Johnson, it may be asserted, that in these observations...

...subject of pronunciation. PRONUNCIATION. Dr. Johnson's general rule, that " those are to be considered as the most elegant speakers who deviate least from the written words," has been justly censured by Mr. Walker. It has already led to much innovation, and, in many cases,...

...however, generally formed their tables according to the cursory speech of those with whom they happened to converse, and, concluding that the whole nation...speakers who deviate least from the written words." Without any derogation from the character of Dr. Johnson, it may be asserted, that in these observations...

...the objection. Equally indefinite and uncertain is his general rule, that those are to be considered as the most elegant speakers who deviate least from the written words. It is certain, where custom is equal, this ought to take place ; and if the whole body of respectable...

...generally formed their tables according to the cursory speech of those with whom they happened to convene, and, concluding that the whole nation combines to...speakers who deviate least from the written words." Without any derogation from the character of Dr. Johnson, it may be asserted, that in these observations...