11. It may be laid down as a general rule, that history begins in novel, and ends in essay.

12. I never took off my clothes, but laid down in them.


VERBALS.

Definition.

262. Verbals are words that express action in a general way, without limiting the action to any time, or asserting it of any subject.

Kinds.

Verbals may be participles, infinitives, or gerunds.

PARTICIPLES.

Definition.