134. It was no use asking him any more questions; say, of no use to ask him, &c.
135. The Americans said they had no right to pay taxes; say, they were under no obligation to pay, &c.
136. I throwed my box away, and never took no more snuff; say, I threw, &c., and took snuff no more.
137. She was endowed with an exquisite taste for music; say, endued with, &c.
138. I intend to stop at home; say, to stay.
139. At this time I grew my own corn; say, I raised, &c.
140. He was no sooner departed than they expelled his officers; say, he had no sooner, &c.
141. He was now retired from public business; say, had now retired, &c.
142. They were embarked in a common cause; say, had embarked, &c.
143. Hostilities were now become habitual; say, had now become.