A Short Grammar of the Bulgarian Language With Reading Lessons
"A Short Grammar of the Bulgarian Language With Reading Lessons" by William Richard Morfill offers a comprehensive introduction to the Bulgarian language for English speakers. Originally published in 1897, this volume presents a concise yet thorough grammar, accompanied by practical reading exercises to facilitate language acquisition. The book is structured to guide learners through the fundamental aspects of Bulgarian grammar, enabling them to develop a solid understanding of the language's structure and usage. This work is valuable not only for its pedagogical approach but also as a historical document reflecting the state of Bulgarian language studies in the late 19th century. It remains a useful resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the historical development of linguistic resources for the Bulgarian language.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Phonological Drift and Language Contact
Several language families of northern Europe - Germanic, Celtic, and Uralic - share phonetic and phonological patterns that are typologically unusual. This book demonstrates how we can better understand these convergences: they exemplify the phenomenon of drift. Using the latest advances in theoretical linguistics, the study of sound change, and language variation, it offers insights into the development of these features and what they tell us about past cultural and linguistic contacts. Although the languages are not closely related, an understanding of drift grounded in the theory of the life cycle of phonological patterns reveals the workings of convergent developments. Covering a wide range of vernacular varieties, this book shows how phonological microvariation is illuminated by an approach grounded in the theory of the life cycle and historical sociolinguistics. It is essential reading for historical and theoretical linguists, and anyone with an interest in the cultural and linguistic contacts across northern Europe.
Dhatupatha 1943 Roots of Siddhanta Kaumudi
Original Dhatupatha from the Siddhanta Kaumudi. Lists 1943 Roots.- Correct Sequence of 1943 Roots- IAST Transliteration for Clarity- Index of Roots with Tags and Accents- Internal Grouping of Roots अन्तर्गणः mentioned- Roots with Initial Letter in Original Enunciation ष् / ण् ṣ / ṇ listed- Root Accent in Enunciation उदात्तः अनुदात्तः स्वरितः udāttaḥ / anudāttaḥ / svaritaḥ marked- Root Tag letter इत् संज्ञा it saṃj簽ā mentioned- Ghu घु Roots, Roots that take तुक् tuk for च्छ् cch mentioned- Roots that get Replaced during Conjugation listed----1080 vaśa kāntau 1081 carkarītaṃ ca Ganasutra. Defines yaṅ-luk यङ्-लुक् । A Root ending in yaṅ-luk यङ्-लुक् is also considered to belong to 2c and takes Parasmaipada affixes. Grammarians before Panini had named these Secondary Roots as carkarīta Roots. So Panini placed this word carkarīta here to indicate that the Ashtadhyayi Sutra 2.4.72 adiprabhṛtibhyaḥ śapaḥ applies to such yaṅluganta Roots. Even though it is a Ganasutra and not a Dhatusutra, still the Siddhanta Kaumudi has given it a Dhatu Number !1082 hnuṅ apanayane-----1617 vraja mārgasaṃskāragatyoḥ1618 mārga saṃskāragatyoḥ । In Siddhanta Kaumudi this is listed as a separate Root. However in standard Dhatupathas, including Madhaviya Dhatuvritti it is not distinct. Already a distinct Root 1846 mārga anveṣaṇe is present in Dhatupatha. Here Root 1618 onwards Dhatu Serial Number differs by 1 from Siddhanta Kaumudi.1618 śulka atisparśane------1895 keta śrāvaṇe nimantraṇe caIn Siddhanta Kaumudi keta śrāvaṇe is mentioned but not numbered. Hence from here Root 1896 onwards the Dhatu Serial Number in a standard Dhatupatha becomes the same as in Siddhanta Kaumudi.1896 kūṇa saṅkocane'pi-------This Book is an Abridged version of our popular title "Dhatupatha Sanskrit Roots Indexes" with IAST Transliteration of Sanskrit for clarity, for the native English speaking scholar.
The Pragmatics of Multiword Terms
This book explores the pragmatics of specialized language with a focus on multiword terms, complex phrases characterized by sequences of nouns or adjectives whose meaning is clarified in the unspecified but implicit links between them, with implications for their use and translation.The volume adopts an innovative approach rooted in Frame-Based Terminology which allows for the analysis of multiword - compound terms in specialized language, such as horizontal-axis wind turbine - term formation from an integrated semantic and pragmatic perspective. The book features data from a corpus on wind power in English, Spanish, and French comprising such specialized texts as research articles, books, reports, and PhD theses to consider term extraction and the identification of terminological correspondences. Cabezas-Garc穩a highlights the ways in which pragmatic analysis is an integral part of understanding multiword terms, due to the necessary inference of information implicit within them, with applications for future research on pragmatics and specialized language more broadly.This book will be of interest to students and researchers in pragmatics, semantics, corpus linguistics, and terminology.
Rebel with a Clause
NATIONAL BESTSELLER "A fresh and democratic take on language by a gifted teacher." --Mary Norris"[Jovin] never hectors, never finger-points; she enlightens and illuminates. This is lovely work." --Benjamin DreyerAn unconventional guide to the English language drawn from the cross-country adventures of an itinerant grammarian.When Ellen Jovin first walked outside her Manhattan apartment building and set up a folding table with a GRAMMAR TABLE sign, it took about thirty seconds to get her first visitor. Everyone had a question for her. Grammar Table was such a hit--attracting the attention of the New York Times, NPR, and CBS Evening News--that Jovin soon took it on the road, traveling across the US to answer questions from writers, lawyers, editors, businesspeople, students, bickering couples, and anyone else who uses words in this world.In Rebel with a Clause, Jovin tackles what is most on people's minds, grammatically speaking--from the Oxford comma to the places prepositions can go, the likely lifespan of whom, semicolonphobia, and more.Punctuated with linguistic debates from tiny towns to our largest cities, this grammar romp will delight anyone wishing to polish their prose or revel in our age-old, universal fascination with language.
Practical English Phonetics and Phonology
Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are one-stop resources for students. Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, and commentaries.Revised and updated throughout, this fifth edition of Practical English Phonetics and Phonology: treats British and American English side-by-side throughout the book, which is new to this edition; presents the essentials of the subject and their day-to-day applications in an engaging and accessible manner; covers all the core concepts of phonetics and phonology, such as the phoneme, syllable structure, production of speech, vowel and consonant possibilities, glottal settings, stress, weak forms, rhythm, intonation and the surprises of connected speech; gives descriptions of the sound systems of Spanish, Italian, French, German, Polish and Japanese includes a glossary of key terms and new exercises, diagrams and updated references; is accompanied by an updated companion website which hosts a collection of samples provided by genuine speakers of 25 accent varieties from Britain, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Singapore and West Africa, as well as answer keys and numerous recordings to accompany activities in the book. Written by authors who are experienced teachers and researchers, this best-selling textbook will appeal to all students of English language and linguistics and those training for a certificate in TEFL.
Unpacking Metaphor-related Prepositions in Political Discourse
Polysemous Particles in Ancient Greek
This book offers (i) an up-to-date theoretical treatment of the concept of pragmatic particles, with a focus on Ancient Greek, and (ii) two detailed case studies providing a new, polysemous analysis of the particles
Says Who?
A kinder, funner usage guide to the ever-changing English language and a useful tool for both the grammar stickler and the more colloquial user of English, from linguist and veteran professor Anne Curzan "I was bowled over, page after page, by the author's fine ear for our language and her openhearted erudition. I learned a lot, and I couldn't have enjoyed myself more."--Benjamin Dreyer, New York Times bestselling author of Dreyer's English Our use of language naturally evolves and is a living, breathing thing that reflects who we are. Says Who? offers clear, nuanced guidance that goes beyond "right" and "wrong" to empower us to make informed language choices. Never snooty or scoldy (yes, that's a "real" word!), this book explains where the grammar rules we learned in school actually come from and reveals the forces that drive dictionary editors to label certain words as slang or unacceptable. Linguist and veteran English professor Anne Curzan equips readers with the tools they need to adeptly manage (a split infinitive?! You betcha!) formal and informal writing and speaking. After all, we don't want to be caught wearing our linguistic pajamas to a job interview any more than we want to show up for a backyard barbecue in a verbal tux, asking, "To whom shall I pass the ketchup?" Curzan helps us use our new knowledge about the developing nature of language and grammar rules to become caretakers of language rather than gatekeepers of it. Applying entertaining examples from literature, newspapers, television, and more, Curzan welcomes usage novices and encourages the language police to lower their pens, showing us how we can care about language precision, clarity, and inclusion all at the same time. With lively humor and humanity, Says Who? is a pragmatic and accessible key that reveals how our choices about language usage can be a powerful force for equity and personal expression. For proud grammar sticklers and self-conscious writers alike, Curzan makes nerding out about language fun.
Prolepsis in Ancient Greek Narrative
This edited volume offers the first comprehensive study of prolepsis in narratives written in ancient Greek, and identifies new definitions, forms and effects of this device, expanding upon its structuralist definition in light of recent trends in postclassical narratology.
Understanding Phonology
Understanding Phonology, Fifth Edition, provides a clear, accessible and broad introduction to phonology. Introducing basic concepts, it provides a comprehensive account of phonological topics like segmental contrasts, syllables and moras, quantity, tone and intonation, word stress, and prosodic constituent structure. This new edition has been streamlined to match widely applied course requirements. Key features include: Reorganized chapters to introduce key concepts earlier and increase accessibility for new students New developments and an updated bibliography Illustrations from languages spoken all over the planet, including Arabic, Central Alaskan Yupik, Hawaiian, Mandarin, French, Yabem, Yanyuwa and Zulu Over 100 exercises to test understanding A consistent illustration of Optimality Theory as applied to word stress Updated online resources for students and instructors including audio files, a key to questions, teaching goals and PowerPoint slides Understanding Phonology is essential reading for students coming to this topic for the first time.
Death-related Intensifiers in the History of English; Grammaticalisation and Related Phenomena
This book presents a diachronic corpus-based study of death-related intensifiers from a grammaticalisation perspective, offering a full account of the evolution of these forms from their origins up to present-day English. To this end, evidence from historical dictionaries, diachronic corpora and electronic collections is examined.
Affectivity and Prosody in Second Language Learning
Affectivity is essential in language learning and new ways of studying it must be considered. In this volume, the authors bring together two particularly relevant aspects of affectivity that are rarely related: the prosody of speech as the physical manifestation of affectivity, and affectivity involved in the learning process, with a strong component of (inter)culture and identity. In sum, overly narrow perspectives on affective language can only be avoided if we continue to bring together scientific and didactic studies of affectivity as a broad and diverse whole.
