The English Reader: Or, Pieces in Prose and Verse, Form the Best Writers; Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect. With a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good ReadingW. and J. Bolles, 1834 - 252 páginas |
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... whole of a discourse . * By modulation is meant , that pleasing variety of voice , which is per ceived in uttering a sentence , and which in its nature , is perfectly distinct from emphasis , and the tones of emotion and passion . The ...
... whole of a discourse . * By modulation is meant , that pleasing variety of voice , which is per ceived in uttering a sentence , and which in its nature , is perfectly distinct from emphasis , and the tones of emotion and passion . The ...
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... whole conduct and character of men , are in- fluenced by the example and disposition of the persons with whom they associate , is a reflection which has long since passed into a proverb , and been ranked among the standing maxims of ...
... whole conduct and character of men , are in- fluenced by the example and disposition of the persons with whom they associate , is a reflection which has long since passed into a proverb , and been ranked among the standing maxims of ...
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... whole nature . Consider yourselves not only as sensitive , but as rational beings ; not only as rational , but social ; not only as social , but immortal . Art thou poor ? -Show thyself active and industrious , peaceable and contented ...
... whole nature . Consider yourselves not only as sensitive , but as rational beings ; not only as rational , but social ; not only as social , but immortal . Art thou poor ? -Show thyself active and industrious , peaceable and contented ...
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... whole load of human sorrows . Would they look with a inore impartial eye on the world , they would see themselves surrounded with sufferers ; and find that they are only drinking out of that mixed cup , which Providence has prepared for ...
... whole load of human sorrows . Would they look with a inore impartial eye on the world , they would see themselves surrounded with sufferers ; and find that they are only drinking out of that mixed cup , which Providence has prepared for ...
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... whole character , and produces guilt , dis- grace , and misery . To be entirely destitute of it , is a defect . To be governed by it , is depravity . The proper adjustment of the several principles of action in human nature is a mat ...
... whole character , and produces guilt , dis- grace , and misery . To be entirely destitute of it , is a defect . To be governed by it , is depravity . The proper adjustment of the several principles of action in human nature is a mat ...
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