A Grammar of the English Language: For the Use of SchoolsIvison & Phinney, 1859 - 220 pages |
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Page 165 - An irregular verb is one, which does not form its past tense and perfect participle by adding d or ed to the present; as, present, see; past, saw; perfect participle, seen; go, went, gone.
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