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CONTENTS
VI. The Common Speech, 177
- Grammarians and Their Ways, 177
- Spoken American As It Is, 184
- The Verb, 192
- The Pronoun, 212
- The Adverb, 226
- The Noun and Adjective, 229
- The Double Negative, 231
- Pronunciation, 234
VII. Differences in Spelling, 242
- Typical Forms, 242
- General Tendencies, 245
- The Influence of Webster, 247
- Exchanges, 255
- Simplified Spelling, 261
- Minor Differences, 264
VIII. Proper Names in America, 268.
- Surnames, 268
- Given Names, 283
- Geographical Names, 286
- Street Names, 298
IX. Miscellanea, 301
- Proverb and Platitude, 301
- American Slang, 304
- The Future of the Language, 312
Bibliography, 323
List of Words and Phrases, 340
General Index, 368
