adjective pronoun
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You can not fail to observe the true character of this word called by our grammarians "adjective pronoun," "relative pronoun," and "conjunction."
From Lectures on Language As Particularly Connected with English Grammar. by Balch, William Stevens
When that is neither a relative nor an adjective pronoun, it is a conjunction; as, "Take care that every day be well employed."
From English Grammar in Familiar Lectures by Kirkham, Samuel
Let the teacher further illustrate the office of the adjective pronoun by using the words each, all, many, some, such, etc.
From Graded Lessons in English An Elementary English Grammar Consisting of One Hundred Practical Lessons, Carefully Graded and Adapted to the Class-Room by Reed, Alonzo
When it is a relative or an adjective pronoun, it may be known by the signs given; and whenever these signs will not apply to it, you know it is a conjunction.
From English Grammar in Familiar Lectures by Kirkham, Samuel
Others is a compound pronoun, including both an adjective pronoun and a noun, and is equivalent to other men.
From English Grammar in Familiar Lectures by Kirkham, Samuel
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