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nu. A Vocabulary of Useful Words intended for Exercises in Pronunciation. — 2. A few simple Rules of Grammar.—#8. Easy Exercises both in French and English.—4@. Familiar Conversations on ordinary topics. —&. A selection of easy and entertaining Pieces in French for reading and translation.

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