GREGG SHORTHAND DICTIONARY

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INTRODUCTION A dictionary is primarily a reference book. A good dictionary, however, properly used, should be far more than that. This is particularly true of a shorthand dictionary, which should be a guide so clear that a beginner can readily locate the shorthand outline for any given word, but which at the same time should possess all the resources needed to satisfy th.e most advanced writer, whether a teacher or a court reporter. The Gregg Shorthand Dictionary should not only teach the beginner, but should help the expert to crystallize his knowledge by careful classification of the shorthand forms and consistency in the use of abbreviating devices. In the present dictionary, we have endeavored to do these things. In this brief Introduction we shall state some of the principles followed in obtaining consistency of outline. These rules cover the treatment of some frequent sound combinations, and a thorough acquaintance with them will often make it unnecessary to refer to thtt word list itself for an outline. One of the most fascinating featu res of Gregg Shorthand is the manner in which the principle of analogy is applied. Nothingis more helpful to the shorthand writer than this principle properly used In effect, it means that, once you have learned the forms for one or more words of any classification, you may then write any similar word ending in the same way. For example, when you know the shorthand forms for agitate and hesitate, and therefore know that the ending tate is expressed by to, you can write any similar words, such as dictate or imitate. In other words, the material given in this Introduction is not to be memorized, but is to be studied intelligently in order that you may see the underlying principles governing the formation of the outlines. Nothing is arbitrary -there is always a reason why, even though at first sight it may not be apparent. iv
GREGG SHORTHAND DICTIONARY v First, we should explain that the following have been eliminated as being unnecessary : 1. Short, simple words that any student who is still working on the early part of the Manual can easily write, such words as cat,dog, etc. 2. Purely "dictionary words." Every word in the list of nearly 19,000 is a word in good usage. If any of the words seem unfamiliar to you, however, look them up in an ordinary English dictionary and jot down the definition in your shorthand dictionary. 3. Certain derivatives that are formed in accordance with the rules given in the textbook, such as the numerous derivatives of the suffix u/ate, and some others. In order to save space and make room. for more root words, a complete table of these suffix derivatives is given in this Introduction. In case there should be doubt as to the correct writing of one of the derivatives, reference to this table will make the matter clear. The Gregg Shorthand Dictionary contains the following indiospensable features: 1. A list of the 19,000 most frequently used words in the English language. The words for which the shorthand forms are immediately obvious have been omitted. 2. Many past tenses, plurals, and other derivative forms that were not included in previous editions of the shorthand dictionary. 3. Derivatives in every case grouped under the root word in easily accessible form. Since the root words in type project slightly beyond the margin of the type column. the finding of any word is greatly facilitated-it is necessary only to look down the comparatively small list of root words that stand out at the left of each column. 4. Direct derivatives. and in some cases closely allied words. are listed under their root words. This has been done in order to emphasize the value of the analogical building of outlines, and also in the belief that the practice of a group of related outlines is more valuable than the practice of the isolated outlines. FOUR FREQUENTLY USED DERIVATIVES The four derivatives most frequently formed are the past tense, the plural. the negative. and the comparative and superlative degrees of adjectives. . THE PAST TENSE. It may be helpful to summarize and condense the rules given in the Manual for the formation of the past tense.
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