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atives, phrases, synonyms, etc. The system of diacritical marks em- 

 ployed, the "scientific alphabet,'' may be confusing to many who 

 know no language but English ; but to all familiar with European 

 languages, either ancient or modern, this difficulty will disappear, and 

 in any case the gain in uniformity and precision more than compen- 

 sates it. 



There are many other new and original features, but the best of 

 all is the evident thoroughness with which the work has been edited 

 and the eminent ability enlisted in all departments. We regard the 

 Standard Dictionary as the most satisfactory general dictionary of the 

 English language thus far published. 



