Can be is a verb, from be, was, being, been; it is irregular, because it does not form its preterit and perfect participle by assuming d or ed; neuter, because it expresses simply being; it is found in the potential mood, because it expresses possibility; in the present tense, because it has reference to what now exists; it agrees with its subject that in the third person and singular number. (See Definition, page 71.) The is the definite article.

Man is a common noun, of the third person, singular number, masculine gender, and in the nominative case, because it is an attribute relating to the subject that.

Who is a relative pronoun, because it represents the antecedent word man, and connects the principal and the dependent clause of the sentence. It is of the third person, singular number, masculine gender; and is in the nominative case, because it is the subject of the verb deceived. Deceived is a verb, from deceive, deceived, deceiving, deceived; it is regular, because it forms its preterit and perfect participle by assuming d; active-transitive, because it expresses action and has me for its object; it is found in the indicative mood, because simply declares; in the imperfect tense, because it expresses time fully past; and it agrees with its subject who in the third person and singular number. Me is a personal pronoun, because it shows by its form that it is of the first person; it is of the singular number, masculine gender; and in the objective case, because it is the object of the verb, deceived; it is declined, Nom. I, Poss. my, or mine, Obj. me.

LESSON I.

The con

John has been very sick. William's brother, Henry, might have been a prosperous man. He has become a drunkard. Liberty is a great blessing. The leaves of roses are very fragrant. William rapidly became a good scholar. The project surely could not have been deemed a feasible one. tract was pronounced fraudulent. Cool blows the summer breeze. He was born a lord. The princess was crowned queen. Washington could have been thrice elected president. The memory of mischief is no desirable fame. Art is long and time is fleeting. How wonderful is sleep! The soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

LESSON II.

The seed which was planted has become a large tree.
Whatever we do often, soon becomes easy to us.

They, who never were his favorites, did not expect so many kind attentions.

Columbus must indeed have been an extraordinary man.
The man who feels truly noble, will become so.

Thomas Jefferson, who wrote the Declaration of Indepen dence, was elected the third president.

Who was it that made that great outcry?

Errors that originate in ignorance, are generally excusable. He that loveth pleasure, will soon become a poor man. When the atmosphere is clear, the distant hills look blue.

LESSON III.

He might have been guilty, but no sufficient proof could be found.

If you diligently cultivate your mind in youth, you will be happy when you grow old.

A wicked messenger falleth into mischief; but a faithful ambassador is health.

The liberal soul shall be made fat; and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honor is humility.

If we do not carefully exercise our faculties, they will soon become impaired.

It may have escaped his notice; but such was the fact. Science may raise thee to eminence; but religion alone can guide thee to felicity.

Soft is the strain when zephyr gently blows,

And the smooth stream in smoother numbers flows.

The shepherd of the Alps am I,
The castles far beneath me lie;
Here first the ruddy sunlight gleams,
Here linger last the parting beams.
The mountain boy am I.

CHAPTER VIII.-OF ADVERBS.

X An Adverb is a word added to a verb, a participle, an adjective, or an other adverb; and generally expresses time, place, degree, or manner: as, They are now here, studying very diligently.

OBS. 1.-Adverbs briefly express what would otherwise require several words; as, Now, for at this time-Here, for in this place-Very, for in a high degree-Diligently, for in an industrious manner.

OBS. 2.-There are several customary combinations of short words which are used adverbially, and which some grammarians do not analyze in pars ing; as, Not at all, at length, in vain. But all words that convey distinct ideas, should be taken separately.

CLASSES.

Adverbs may be reduced to four general classes: namely, adverbs of time, of place, of degree, and of

manner.

* I. Adverbs of time are those which answer to the question, When? How long? How soon? or How often? including these which ask.

OBS.-Adverbs of time may be subdivided as follows:

1. Of time present; as, Now, yet, to-day, presently, instantly, immediately. 2. Of time past; as, Already, yesterday, lately, recently, anciently, heretofore, hitherto, since, ago, erewhile.

3. Of time to come; as, To-morrow, hereafter, henceforth, by-and-by, soon, erelong.

4. Of time relative; as, When, then, before, after, while, or whilst, till, until, seasonably, betimes, early, late.

5. Of time absolute; as, Always, ever, never, aye, eternally, perpetually, continually.

6. Of time repeated; as, Often, of, again, occasionally, frequently, sometimes, seldom, rarely, now-and-then, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, once, twice, thrice, or three times, &c.

7. Of the order of time; as, First, secondly, thirdly, fourthly, &c.

II. Adverbs of place are those which answer to the question, Where? Whither? Whence? or Whereabout? including these which ask.

OBS.-Adverbs of place may be subdivided as follows:

1. Of place in which; as, Where, here, there, yonder, above, below, about, around, somewhere, anywhere, elsewhere, everywhere, nowhere, wherever, within, without, whereabout, hereabout, thereabout.

2. Of place to which; as, Whither, hither, thither, in, up, down, back, forth, inwards, upwards, downwards, backwards, forwards.

3. Of place from which; as, Whence, hence, thence, away, out.

4. Of the order of place; as, First, secondly, thirdly, fourthly, &c.

III. Adverbs of degree are those which answer to the question, How much? How little? or, to the idea of more or less.

OBS.-Adverbs of degree may be subdivided as follows:

1. Of excess or abundance; as, Much, too, very, greatly, far, besides; chiefly, principally, mainly, generally; entirely, full, fully, completely, perfectly, wholly, totally, altogether, all, quite, clear, stark; exceedingly, excessively, extravagantly, intolerably; immeasurably, inconceivably, infinitely.

2. Of equality or sufficiency; as, Enough, sufficiently, equally, so, as, even. 3. Of deficiency or abatement; as, Little, scarcely, hardly, merely, barely, only, but, partly, partially, nearly, almost.

4. Of quantity in the abstract; as, How, (meaning, in what degree,) however, howsoever, everso, something, nothing, anything, and other nouns of quantity used adverbially.

IV. Adverbs of manner are those which answer to the question, How? or, by affirming, denying, or doubting, show how a subject is regarded.

OBS.-Adverbs of manner may be subdivided as follows:

1. Of manner from quality; as, Well, ill, wisely, foolishly, justly, quickly, and many others formed by adding ly to adjectives of quality.

2. Of affirmation or assent; as, Yes, yea, ay, verily, truly, indeed, surely, certainly, doubtless, undoubtedly, certes, forsooth, amen."

8. Of negation; as, No, nay, not, nowise.

4. Of doubt; as, Perhaps, haply, possibly, perchance, peradventure, may-be.