Lessons in Elocution, Or, A Selection of Pieces in Prose and Verse: For the Improvement of Youth in Reading and Speaking ... to which are Prefixed, Elements of Gesture ... and Rules for Expressing, with Propriety, the Various Passions, &c. of the Mind |
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... nature . It is happy , however , that they do not leave that action to nature , which is ac- quired by dancing ; the deportment of their pupils , would soon convince them , they were imposed on by the sound of words . Improved and ...
... nature . It is happy , however , that they do not leave that action to nature , which is ac- quired by dancing ; the deportment of their pupils , would soon convince them , they were imposed on by the sound of words . Improved and ...
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... nature expresses them . Tranquillity , or apathy , appears by the composure of the countenance , and general repose of the body and limbs , without the exertion of any one muscle . The countenance open ; the forehead smooth ; the ...
... nature expresses them . Tranquillity , or apathy , appears by the composure of the countenance , and general repose of the body and limbs , without the exertion of any one muscle . The countenance open ; the forehead smooth ; the ...
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... nature has done for her . Nature formed her almost an angel , and she , with infinite pains , makes her self a monkey . Therefore this species of affectation is easily imitated , or taken off . Make as many OF GESTURĖ . 27.
... nature has done for her . Nature formed her almost an angel , and she , with infinite pains , makes her self a monkey . Therefore this species of affectation is easily imitated , or taken off . Make as many OF GESTURĖ . 27.
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... nature never peep out ; and you represent coquetish effectation to the life . Sloth , appears by yawning , dosing , snoring ; the head dangling sometimes to one side , sometimes to the other ; the arms and legs stretched out , and every ...
... nature never peep out ; and you represent coquetish effectation to the life . Sloth , appears by yawning , dosing , snoring ; the head dangling sometimes to one side , sometimes to the other ; the arms and legs stretched out , and every ...
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... nature , is a lower degree of anger ; and is therefore expressed in the above manner , only more moderate ; with half sentences , and broken speeches , ut- tered hastily ; the upper lip drawn up disdainfully ; the eyes asquint upon the ...
... nature , is a lower degree of anger ; and is therefore expressed in the above manner , only more moderate ; with half sentences , and broken speeches , ut- tered hastily ; the upper lip drawn up disdainfully ; the eyes asquint upon the ...
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