164. The study of syntax should be previously to that of punctuation; say, previous.
165. No one should incur censure for being tender of their reputation; say, of his reputation.
166. They were all drownded; say, drowned.
167. Jalap is of great service; pronounce jalap exactly as it is written, never jollop.
168. He is gone on a tour; pronounce tour so as to rhyme with poor, never like tower.
169. The rain is ceased; say, has ceased.
170. They laid their heads together, and formed their plan; say, They held a consultation, &c. Laid their heads together savors of slang.
171. The chimley wants sweeping; say, chimney.
172. I was walking towards home; pronounce towards so as to rhyme with boards. Never say to wards.
173. It is a stupenduous work; say, stupendous.