An English Grammar: Comprehending the Principles and Rules of the Language, Illustrated by Appropriate Exercises, and a Key to the Exercises, Volume 2T. Wilson, 1808 - English language |
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... desires are mo- derate , our wants will be few . Hope often amuses , but seldom satisfies us . Though he is lively , yet he is not volatile . O peace ! how desirable thou art ! I have been often occu- pied , alas ! with trifles ...
... desires are mo- derate , our wants will be few . Hope often amuses , but seldom satisfies us . Though he is lively , yet he is not volatile . O peace ! how desirable thou art ! I have been often occu- pied , alas ! with trifles ...
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... desire of getting more is rarely satis- fied . He has equal knowledge , but inferior judgment . She is his inferior in sense , but his equal in prudence . Every being loves its like . We must make a like space between the lines . He ...
... desire of getting more is rarely satis- fied . He has equal knowledge , but inferior judgment . She is his inferior in sense , but his equal in prudence . Every being loves its like . We must make a like space between the lines . He ...
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... desire , interpose . Conjugate the following verbs in the potential mood , imperfect tense : fear , hope , dream , fly , con- sent , improve , controvert . Conjugate the following verbs in the subjunctive mood , perfect tense : drive ...
... desire , interpose . Conjugate the following verbs in the potential mood , imperfect tense : fear , hope , dream , fly , con- sent , improve , controvert . Conjugate the following verbs in the subjunctive mood , perfect tense : drive ...
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... Desire , not reason , will be the ruling principle of our conduct . Absurdly we spend our time in contending about the trifles of a day , while we ought to be preparing for a higher existence . How little do they know of the true ...
... Desire , not reason , will be the ruling principle of our conduct . Absurdly we spend our time in contending about the trifles of a day , while we ought to be preparing for a higher existence . How little do they know of the true ...
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... understood ; All partial evil , universal good . Heav'n's choice is safer than our own : Of ages past inquire , What the most formidable fate ; " To have our own desire . " If ceaseless , thus , the fowls of heav'n he D 2 PARSING . 51.
... understood ; All partial evil , universal good . Heav'n's choice is safer than our own : Of ages past inquire , What the most formidable fate ; " To have our own desire . " If ceaseless , thus , the fowls of heav'n he D 2 PARSING . 51.
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