Figures of Elocution exemplified; or, Directions for reading and reciting such figures of speech as most frequently occur in the best writings, etcAuthor, 1820 - 76 pages |
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... once past - never returns - the moment which is lost - is lost for ever . Suit the action to the word , —the word to the action , with this special observance , -that you o'erstep not the modesty of nature . - I have a more permanent ...
... once past - never returns - the moment which is lost - is lost for ever . Suit the action to the word , —the word to the action , with this special observance , -that you o'erstep not the modesty of nature . - I have a more permanent ...
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... once , -to kneel and draw The chalky ring , —and knuckle down at taw ; — To pitch the ball into the grounded hat , - Or drive it devious with a dexterous pat ; - The pleasing spectacle at once excites Such recollection of our own ...
... once , -to kneel and draw The chalky ring , —and knuckle down at taw ; — To pitch the ball into the grounded hat , - Or drive it devious with a dexterous pat ; - The pleasing spectacle at once excites Such recollection of our own ...
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... once DESTROYED , -can NEVER be supplied . GOLDSMITH . But He , -our gracious Maker , -kind as just , Knowing our frame , -remembers man is dust . His spirit , -ever brooding o'er our mind , - Sees the first wish to better hopes inclined ...
... once DESTROYED , -can NEVER be supplied . GOLDSMITH . But He , -our gracious Maker , -kind as just , Knowing our frame , -remembers man is dust . His spirit , -ever brooding o'er our mind , - Sees the first wish to better hopes inclined ...
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... once dis - adjusted- why are they not always in confusion ? How is it , that they are rallied in a mo- ment ? -and - from the wildest irregularity- reduced to the most orderly array ? Shall I render him no expression of thankful- ness ...
... once dis - adjusted- why are they not always in confusion ? How is it , that they are rallied in a mo- ment ? -and - from the wildest irregularity- reduced to the most orderly array ? Shall I render him no expression of thankful- ness ...
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... once , perhaps , in village plenty bless'd , Has wept at tales of innocence distress'd ; Her modest looks the cottage might adorn , Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn ; Now lost to all , her friends , her virtue fled , Near ...
... once , perhaps , in village plenty bless'd , Has wept at tales of innocence distress'd ; Her modest looks the cottage might adorn , Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn ; Now lost to all , her friends , her virtue fled , Near ...
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