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Noah Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

February 10, 2012

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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language.

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(7) Words.

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(7) Words.

continue
continued
continuedly
continuer
discontinue
discontinued
discontinuer

(282) Words.

abide
abider
abidingly
accord
ache
aching
add
advisement
affinity
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affliction
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aking
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awning
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beatification
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check
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continue
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1828 Definition

CONTINUE, v.i. [L., to hold. See Tenet.]

1. To remain in a state, or place; to abide for any time indefinitely.

The multitude continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat. Matthew 15.

2. To last; to be durable; to endure; to be permanent.

Thy kingdom shall not continue. 1 Samuel 13.

3. To persevere; to be steadfast or constant in any course.

If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed. John 8.

CONTINUE, v.t.

1. To protract; not to cease from or to terminate.

O continue thy loving kindness to them that know thee. Psalm 36.

2. To extend from one thing to another; to produce or draw out in length. Continue the line from A to B. Let the line be continued to the boundary.

3. To persevere in; not to cease to do or use; as, to continue the same diet.

4. To hold to or unite. [Not used.]

The navel continues the infant to its mother.

1913 Definition

Continue (continue)
v. i.	(?)
Con*tin"ue
[imp. ** p. p.* Continued (?)] p. pr. ** vb. n.* Continuing.] [F. continuer, L. continuare, -tinuatum, to connect, continue, fr. continuus. See Continuous, an

To remain in a given place or condition] to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.

Here to continue, and build up here
A growing empire.
Milton.

They continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat.
Matt. xv. 32.

To be permanent or durable; to endure; to last.

But now thy kingdom shall not continue.
1 Sam. xiii. 14.

To be steadfast or constant in any course; to persevere; to abide; to endure; to persist; to keep up or maintain a particular condition, course, or series of actions; as, the army continued to advance.

If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.
John viii. 31.

Syn. -- To persevere; persist. See Persevere.

To unite; to connect.

[Obs.]

the use of the navel is to continue the infant unto the mother.
Sir T. browne.

To protract or extend in duration; to preserve or persist in; to cease not.

O continue thy loving kindness unto them that know thee.
Ps. xxxvi. 10.

You know how to make yourself happy by only continuing such a life as you have been long accustomed to lead.
Pope.

To carry onward or extend; to prolong or produce; to add to or draw out in length.

A bridge of wond'rous length,
From hell continued, reaching th' utmost orb
of this frail world.
Milton.

To retain; to suffer or cause to remain; as, the trustees were continued; also, to suffer to live.

And how shall we continue Claudio.
Shak.

Noah Says...

Language is not an abstract construction of the learned, or of dictionary makers, but is something arising out of the work, needs, ties, joys, affections, tastes, of long generations of humanity, and has its bases broad and low, close to the ground.

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Project::Noah

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The foundation for American Heritage Access [AHA] strives to capture the essence of American culture with an intent to make early American manuscripts accessible to modern society. We believe that the successful future of this country is dependent on honoring and respecting its past. In order to achieve this ideal, several projects will be introduced and executed. The first initiatives of Project::Noah will involve the accessibility of the 1828 American dictionary.

Vision::Reprint

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The first vision, Vision::Reprint, has an intent to make a modern printing of the first dictionary of the American language available to the public for under $25. The first task, Task::Access, involves the digitizing of the original 1828 dictionary. The dictionary is available in microfilm (American Culture Series, Reel 335.6-336.1, Michigan University Microfilms) at many universities. To digitize the microfilm as a batch process requires a special scanner.

Vision::Redesign

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The second vision, Vision::Redesign, has an intent to improve the current online accessibility to the 1828 dictionary. Beyond the Task::XML, other tasks related to this Vision::Redesign include identifying features and functionality for this new website. In addition, plugins will be discussed and created to make the dictionary accessible in other ways: iPhone, Google widget, Firefox Add-on, etc.

Vision::Recapture

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The third vision, Vision::Recapture, has an intent to evoke the importance of Noah Webster in our American Heritage. This vision will manifest itself in a commissioned painting of Noah Webster. The process involved will require the input from concerned Americans. The final commission painting will be derived from initial sketches and digital compositions. Feedback from the community is essential for this vision's success throughout the entire process.

February 10, 2012