图书图片
PDF
ePub

30. Still linger, in our northern clime,
Some remnants of the good old time.

45. Extensions of Manner denote:

1. Manner simply (how ?): as, The air bites shrewdly.
2. Degree (how much ?): as, All the maritime schemes of
France were totally frustrated.

3. Measure (of what measure?): as, The pillar is three feet
round.

4. Agent (by whom?): as, Sir John Moore had been carried to the town by a party of soldiers.

5. Instrument (with what?): as, Richard I. was wounded by

an arrow.

6. Means (through what?): as, He grew rich by industry.
7. Accompanying circumstances (along with whom? or, along
with what?) as, He landed with a naked sword in his
hand.

Obs. 1. There are also extensions of order and number, and of mood, including affirmation, negation, and probability or doubt. These extensions are closely allied to extensions of manner.

Obs. 2. Extensions of measure are, by some writers, treated as indirect objects, being called Adverbial or Modal Objects.

Obs. 3. Under the head of extensions of manner are also to be classed expressions denoting such ideas as :

(1) Resemblance: as, The winds like anthems roll.

(2) Consequence: as, The good man swears to his own injury.

(3) Opposition: as, The rude Carinthian boor Against the houseless stranger shuts the

door.

(4) Substitution: as, Instead of gratifying their vanity by inferring effects from causes, they are always reduced at last to conjecture causes from effects. Reference as, Respecting the contract I shall speak more fully.

Separation and exception: as, Children have few ideas, bating some faint ideas of hunger and thirst.

Preference: as, Poverty is desirable before torments.

Addition: Besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed.
Superiority: as, Young Pallas shone conspicuous o'er the rest.

[blocks in formation]

1. How came it there?

2. My lamp of life is nearly exhausted.

3. The rampart itself was usually twelve feet high.

4. London was founded by the Romans.

5. The strong armour is pierced by the lance.

6. The flames were extinguished by the care of Constantine.

7. The milkmaid followed with her brimming pail.

8. The bulrush does not move.

9. Perhaps the Christian volume is the theme.

10. In vain, his little children peeping out

Into the mingling storm, demand their sirc,
With tears of artless innocence.

[blocks in formation]

Mention each extension of manner :

1. The windows and balconies were crowded with women. 2. With unresisted might the monarch reigns. 3. The air breathes upon us here most sweetly. 4. The wind was quite subdued. 5. He was surrounded by all ranks of his subjects. 6. Who with a bridle strives to curb the wave? 7. The yellow bees the air with music fill. 8. With patience calm the storm. 9. Up he climbs with new-fed ecstasies. 10. The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb. 11. A heart unspotted is not easily daunted. 12. How use doth breed a habit in a man! 13. I look on you

with pleasure. 14. To thee I turn with swimming eyes. 15. The hermit was somewhat discountenanced by this observation. 16. He was struck to the ground with a broadsword. 17. The Egyptians measured their year by four months. 18. They fearlessly gather my bounty. 19. He was dressed very plainly. 20. I was not a little surprised to see two lights burning in brazen candlesticks. 21. I am extremely glad of your return. 22. My nerves became thoroughly unstrung. 23. His fortitude was tried by a still more severe test. 24. The jewel cost a thousand crowns. 25. Athens shall conquer with thy tomb in sight. 26. Years change thee not. 27. I caught my last trout with a worm. 28. Rapidly thou wing'st away.

[merged small][ocr errors]

29. To you I sing, in simple Scottish lays,

The lowly train in life's sequester'd scene.
30. Thus she did sit in sovereign majesty,
Holding a sceptre in her royal hand.
EXERCISE 23.

1. The little girl wept aloud. 2. I loved my children more and more. 3. The wail comes louder and deeper. 4. He had deliberated with caution. 5. He was followed by six other kings. 6. With trembling hand he raised his stick. 7. He perceived my displeasure by my silence. 8. The whole mass weighed fifty tons. 9. On foot, with a lance in his hand, the emperor himself led the solemn procession. 10. The roses, indeed, are still in part to be planted. 11. Perhaps you never heard of him. 12. Her mate watched her tenderly. 13. The rough winds

aloud. 14. The day was well-nigh done. 15. The conquests of the Germans extended above forty miles to the west of the Rhine. 16. Many poor children are daily ruined by careless nurses. 17. Defoe was fined eight hundred pounds. 18. The stranger covered his face with his hand. 19. He threw reluctantly the business up. 20. We will strengthen our weary arms with sleep. 21. He begins by studying his master. 22. The old men walked in procession with branches of olive in their hands. 23. This feather is not large enough. 24. Many of the trees in our garden were a hundred years old. 25. This active service was performed by the Arabs of the desert.

26. Thus far into the bowels of the land

27.

Have we marched on without impediment.
All around,

With a chilling sound,

From caves of ice and fields of snow,
The breath of night like death did flow
Beneath the sinking moon.

28. O, who can hold a fire in his hand

By thinking on the frosty Caucasus ? 29. With one consent the people rejoice, Filling the church with a lofty voice. 30. Now haply by yon gay green shaw, She wanders by yon spreading tree. 47. Extensions of Cause denote :

1. Reason (why ?): as, The man died of grief; He suffered from fatigue.

2. Purpose (for what purpose?): as, Man's hands were formed for honest labour; He came to settle the dispute. 3. Motive (with what motive ?): as, The knight-errant fought for glory.

4. Condition (on what condition?): as, With care he will

recover.

5. Material (of what material?): as, Linen is made of flax. 6. Concession or Adversativeness (notwithstanding what? or, in spite of what?): as, In spite of all his efforts he failed. 7. Source (from what source?): as, I learnt history from

48.

Hume.

NINTH ANALYSIS MODEL.

1. The Jew's hand trembled for joy.

2. Now she trips to milk the sand-red cow.

3. He lived only for enjoyment.

4. With proper speed our quarters may be gained to-morrow evening.

5. The couches were made of bronze.

6. He at last reached his cottage notwithstanding the perils of his journey.

7. He derived from his philosophic studies an inflexible regard for justice, tempered by a disposition to clemency.

[merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][ocr errors][merged small][merged small][merged small][ocr errors][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small]

1. She cannot move for joy. 2. The green leaves quiver with the cooling wind. 3. I came to beg. 4. For your voices I have fought. 5. With diligence the merchant may grow rich. 6. The cups were made of glass. 7. In spite of the feeble struggles of the old man, the Saracens had already torn from him his upper garment. 8. He derives his philosophy from Locke. 9. I open'd but the door to throw him meat. 10. I perish for want. 11. I got up to air my room by opening the window. 12. To remedy these evils he enlarged his capital. 13. Why did you wish me wilder? 14. With your permission I shall now consider in detail the arguments on the other side. 15. The ark was made of gopher wood. 16. Notwithstanding the furious storm he suc ceeded in crossing the mountain. 17. From this writer we learn many curious facts. 18. I wander for my sin. 19. He was speechless with rage. 20. The budding twigs spread out their fan to catch the breezy air. 21. Comfort came down, the trembling wretch to raise. 22. You have received many wounds for your country. 23. Through want of courage and sound judgment, many whale-fishers have lost their lives. 24. Without observation, he will make no progress in science. 25. In spite of their efforts to enter the breach, they were repulsed. 26. He is sprung from a noble family. 27. We'll roam through the forest for each idle weed. 28. Why did I live to see this day? 29. Great precautions were taken to prevent the fire from communicating to the trees of the forest.

30. To drive the deer with hound and horn,
Earl Percy took his way.

31. No more he'll leave his native land

In foreign parts to roam.

Analyse:

EXERCISE 25.

1. I am hungry again with fishing. 2. The same room served us for parlour and kitchen. 3. On these conditions the English laid down their arms. 4. The house was built of stone. 5. In spite of repeated warnings, he neglected to strengthen the fortifications. 6. The Norman kings were descended from Rollo. 7. Poets are not very famous for their prudence. 8. From motives of policy this theatrical representation was for some time continued. 9. In slumbers oft for fear I quake. 10. One cannot write the life of Rubens without transcribing twenty authors. 11. In spite of the great strength of his antagonist he proved victor in the contest. 12. They are not armed at all points for battle. 13. The country flocked in crowds to behold their sovereign. 14. The same alarming distinction was conferred on Rebecca in spite of her father's entreaties. 15. Thus with shame we stained ourselves, to save our friend from blame. 16. She only stooped to tie her silver sandals. 17. Why shouldst thou pine? 18. Wherefore did you blind yourself from his quick eyes? 19. Why were they proud? 20. They spake a tale, time after time, to quiet her. 21. Thou dost often retire to mourn. 22. I kept my door shut at first, through fear of losing her. 23. My boat is made of wood. 24. He made the mercy-seat of pure gold. 25. He acted from a selfish motive.

26. An old man, broken with the storms of state,

Is come to lay his weary bones among ye.

27. Your glorious standard launch again

To match another foe!

28. No surly porter stands, in guilty state,
To turn imploring famine from the gate.

29. Rock'd in the cradle of the deep,

30.

I lay me down in peace to sleep.
With hollow eyes
Many all day in dazzling river stood,

To take the rich-ored driftings of the flocd.

QUESTIONS ON §§ 37-48.

1. How may the predicate be extended? 2. Name the kinds of words and phrases which may form the extension. 3. When the extension is a noun in the objective case, how is it governed? 4. To what is the nominative absolute equivalent? 5. How is the adverb not treated in analysis? 6. How are extensions classified as to their meaning? 7. What do extensions of time denote? 8. What do extensions of place denote? 9. What do extensions of manner denote? 10. How are extensions of measure sometimes treated? 11. What do extensions of cause denote?

Rules for Analysis.

49. The following rules will help the student to analyse simple sentences:

1. Find the finite verb and set it down as the predicate.

2. Find the nominative case to this verb and set it down as the subject.

3. With the subject set down all words which qualify it.

4. If the predicate be a transitive verb, look for its object.

5. See whether there be any indirect object.

6. With the object set down all words which qualify it.

7. Find the words expressing the time, place, manner, or cause of the action, and set them down as extensions.

« 上一页继续 »