The English Reader, Or Pieces in Prose and Poetry: Selected from the Best Writers : Designed to Assist Young Persons to Read with Propriety and Effect, to Improve Their Language and Sentiments, and to Inculcate Some of the Most Important Principles of Piety and Virtue. With a Few Preliminary Observations on the Principles of Good Reading |
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... hand . We shall conclude this section with the following rule , for the tones that - indicate the passions and emo- tions . " In reading , let all your tones of expression be borrowed from those of common speech , but , in some degree ...
... hand . We shall conclude this section with the following rule , for the tones that - indicate the passions and emo- tions . " In reading , let all your tones of expression be borrowed from those of common speech , but , in some degree ...
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... hand of mer cy . The best preparation for all the uncertainties of fu- turity , consists in a well - ordered mind , a good con- science , and a cheerful submission to the will of Heav en . SECTION II . THE chief misfortunes that befall ...
... hand of mer cy . The best preparation for all the uncertainties of fu- turity , consists in a well - ordered mind , a good con- science , and a cheerful submission to the will of Heav en . SECTION II . THE chief misfortunes that befall ...
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... hand ; and in her left hand , riches and honour . Her ways are ways of pleasantness , and all her 12 Part 1 . The English Reader .
... hand ; and in her left hand , riches and honour . Her ways are ways of pleasantness , and all her 12 Part 1 . The English Reader .
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... hand to the table . He throws off the garland of roses . He hastens to remove from his dangerous situation and earnestly entreats the king to restore him to his former humble condition , having no desire to enjoy any longer a happiness ...
... hand to the table . He throws off the garland of roses . He hastens to remove from his dangerous situation and earnestly entreats the king to restore him to his former humble condition , having no desire to enjoy any longer a happiness ...
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... hands on Mordecai alone , " Personal revenge was not sufficient to satisfy him . So violent and black were his pas- sions , that he resolved to exterminate the whole nation to which Mordecai belonged . Abusing , for this cruel purpose ...
... hands on Mordecai alone , " Personal revenge was not sufficient to satisfy him . So violent and black were his pas- sions , that he resolved to exterminate the whole nation to which Mordecai belonged . Abusing , for this cruel purpose ...
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