6 is represented by “sh,” “j,” “ch,” and “gsoft.” We have the letter values of 6, through the initial consonants of the phrase: (Six), Shy Jewesses Chose George. In the following words, the vowels have no figure value, hence in translation are never counted. Show = 6, Joy = 6, Hatch = 6, Huge = 6, Sage = 06, Cheats = 610, Shed = 61, Sheath = 61, Shot = 61, Gin = 62, Shin = 62, Jean = 62, Chin = 62, Gem = 63, Jam = 63, Shame = 63, Chime = 63, Usher = 64, Jury = 64, Chair = 64, Wager = 64, Shall = 65, Jail = 65, Chill = 65, Gentle = 6215, Jewish = 66.
7 is represented by “ghard” “k,” “chard” “q,” and “ng.” We find the letter equivalents of 7 in the initial consonants of the phrase: (Seven), Great Kings Came Quarrelling. We thus use the termination “ng” to express 7. Hog = 7, Key = 7, Cue = 7, Young = 7, Yoke = 7, Wig = 7. As no vowels have any figure value, they cut no figure in translating into numbers. Deck = 17, Desk = 107, Kid = 71. Skate = 071, Ask = 07, Asking = 077, Sketch = 076, Squire = 074, Cases = 700, Gate = 71, Egad = 71, Kite = 71, Quote = 71. This first “g” is hard (7) and the second “g” is soft (6) in Ganges. The “g” in Governor is hard and in General is soft in Governor-General. The first “c” is hard (7) and the second “c” is soft (0) in accident, = 70121, Haggle = 75, Acme = 73, Cannon = 722, Guitar = 714, Squeak = 077.
We represent 8 by “f” and “v,” because you can imagine a written “f” to be an elongated 8, and “v” is a cognate of “f,” hence equivalent to the same number; as, Wife = 8, Wove = 8. The vowels, although used in the words, have no figure values, neither do “w,” “y,” or “h,” when not a part of “sh” or “ch.” Safe = 08, Save = 08, Ivy = 8, Hive = 8, Foe = 8, Dive = 18, Edify = 18, Tiff = 18, Thief = 18, Thieve = 18, Tough = 18, Enough = 28, Navy = 28, Knave = 28, Nefarious = 2840, Muff = 38, Move = 38, Ruff = 48, Roof = 48, Rough = 48, Review = 48, Alive = 58, Aloof = 58, Leave = 58, Leaf = 58, Alpha = 58, Sheaf = 68, Chaff = 68, Jove = 68, Shave = 68, Shove = 68, Cave = 78, Calf = 78, Gave = 78, Cough = 78, Quaff = 78, Quiver = 784, Five = 88, Fife = 88, Feoff = 88, Fifth = 881, Vivid = 881, Faces = 800.
9 is represented by “b” and “p.” (Nine) Beautiful Peacocks would indicate the figure value of 9, in the initial consonants of “beautiful peacocks.” Bee = 9, and the two vowels “ee” have no figure value. Bow = 9, Pie = 9, Pew = 9, Pay = 9, Ape = 9, Up = 9, By = 9, Base = 90, Bias = 90, Pose = 90, Pause = 90, Boat = 91, Both = 91, Bead = 91, Bean = 92, Bone = 92, Pot = 91, Path = 91, Pad = 91, Pine = 92, Beam = 93, Bar = 94, Bale = 95, Badge = 96, Bush = 96, Buff = 98, Baby = 99, Poem = 93, Pair = 94, Pile = 95, Push = 96, Page = 96, Puff = 98, Pipe = 99, Pope = 99, Pack = 97.
- Why is 5 represented by “L”?
- By what is 6 represented?
- Through the initial consonants of what sentence, not considering the six in brackets?
- Where do we find the letter equivalents of 7, not regarding the seven in brackets?
- What termination do we also use to express 7?
- If the termination “ng” represent 7, what is the figure value of Singing?
- Give the figure value of Hong-kong.
- By what two consonants do we represent 8?
- Why?
- Give the figure value of the vowels in these illustrations, if you find they have any value.
The representatives of the figures from 0 up to 9 are given in the initial consonants of the ten subsequent phrases following the figures:—
| Nought | (0) | So Zealous Ceases. |
|---|---|---|
| One | (1) | Tankard this Day. |
| Two | (2) | Nostrils. (or 2 Nations. Ex. 35, 10; 37, 22.) |
| Three | (3) | Meals. (or 3 Mighty Men. 2 Sam. 23.) |
| Four | (4) | Roads. (or 4 Rings. Ex. 25, 26; 38, 5.) |
| Five | (5) | Loaves. (Matt. 14; Mark 6; Luke 9.) |
| Six | (6) | Shy Jewesses Chose George. |
| Seven | (7) | Great Kings Came Quarrelling. |
| Eight | (8) | Fold Value. (or 8 ’Varsity Fellows.) |
| Nine | (9) | Pin Bowling. |
This explanation is a help to remember the letter-values of the figures. Another way to fix these values in mind for permanent use is to turn words into figures, as in going through an ordinary spelling-book. This practice quickly enables you to turn figures into words, and to translate them back into figures. Facility will be attained long before the lessons are completed. But this lesson, thoroughly studied, will secure the needful proficiency.
- By what two consonants is the figure value of 9 represented?
- What are represented in the initial consonants of the ten Phrases here given, not including, of course, the words before the figures in brackets?
- Are these sentences of any help in remembering the letter values of the figures?
- What other way is there to fix these values in mind?
- What does this practice enable you to do?