And have you not, in such a case, tried the word once or twice on the edge of the blotting-paper, or a spare scrap of paper, to see if it looked right? 
Haven't you tried the word once or twice to see what it looks like?
I never care if it's spelled wrong.
Two men are wearing white t-shirts.
The female is asleep at home.
The dogs are not sleep.
A lady is sleep outside.
An older man is arranging some cheeses.
The person is sitting on the floor.