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May 22, 1945
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
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Daily English lessons by W. L. Gordon: advises against redundant 'early beginning'; corrects pronunciation of San Jose, California; notes spelling of 'annul'; lists synonyms for sacrament; introduces 'sonorous' with example.
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Daily Lessons in English
by
W. L. GORDON
WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, "The early beginning of
the company was auspicious." EARLY is redundant.
OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: San JoSe (California). Pronounce san
ho-Sa, first A as in AN, O as in NO, final A as in SAY, accent last
syllable.
OFTEN MISSPELLED: Annul; tWo N's, one L
SYNONYMS: Sacrament, service, solemnity, ceremony, communion,
rite, ordinance, observance.
WORD STUDY: "Use a word three times and it is yours." Let us
increase our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word:
SONOROUS; loud or full in sound. "A sonorous voice commanded me to
enter."
by
W. L. GORDON
WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, "The early beginning of
the company was auspicious." EARLY is redundant.
OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: San JoSe (California). Pronounce san
ho-Sa, first A as in AN, O as in NO, final A as in SAY, accent last
syllable.
OFTEN MISSPELLED: Annul; tWo N's, one L
SYNONYMS: Sacrament, service, solemnity, ceremony, communion,
rite, ordinance, observance.
WORD STUDY: "Use a word three times and it is yours." Let us
increase our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word:
SONOROUS; loud or full in sound. "A sonorous voice commanded me to
enter."
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Essay
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English Lessons
Word Misuse
Pronunciation
Spelling
Synonyms
Vocabulary
Sonorous
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By W. L. Gordon
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Title
Daily Lessons In English
Author
By W. L. Gordon
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Do Not Say, "The Early Beginning Of The Company Was Auspicious." Early Is Redundant.
San Jose (California). Pronounce San Ho Sa, First A As In An, O As In No, Final A As In Say, Accent Last Syllable.
Annul; Two N's, One L
Sacrament, Service, Solemnity, Ceremony, Communion, Rite, Ordinance, Observance.
Sonorous; Loud Or Full In Sound. "A Sonorous Voice Commanded Me To Enter."