An American Selection of Lessons in Reading and Speaking: Calculated to Improve the Mind and Refine the Taste of Youth. To which is Prefixed, Rules in Elocution, and Directions for Expressing the Principal Passions of the MindPublished and sold by David Hogan, 1814 - 230 pàgines |
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... interest young minds , and substituting others , which cannot fail to be as interesting as useful . The present edi- tion comprehends a great variety of sentiment , mo- rality , history , elocution , anecdote and description ; and it is ...
... interest young minds , and substituting others , which cannot fail to be as interesting as useful . The present edi- tion comprehends a great variety of sentiment , mo- rality , history , elocution , anecdote and description ; and it is ...
Pàgina 28
... interest at least- lay them out in such a manner as to insure the sum itself to the owner , if he shall appear . A farm was purchased , and the consent of Lucetta's father to the marriage was obtained . Perrin was employed in husbandry ...
... interest at least- lay them out in such a manner as to insure the sum itself to the owner , if he shall appear . A farm was purchased , and the consent of Lucetta's father to the marriage was obtained . Perrin was employed in husbandry ...
Pàgina 29
... interests them . 2. She loves dress , and is a good judge of it ; despises finery , but dresses with peculiar grace , mixing simplicity with elegance . Ignorant she is of what colours are in fashion , but knows well what suits her ...
... interests them . 2. She loves dress , and is a good judge of it ; despises finery , but dresses with peculiar grace , mixing simplicity with elegance . Ignorant she is of what colours are in fashion , but knows well what suits her ...
Pàgina 32
... interest was out of the question : The chief article consisted in the mutual interchange of hearts , which was already fulfilled . What will be the lot of the new married couple ? The happiest I may ven- ture to foretel , that mortals ...
... interest was out of the question : The chief article consisted in the mutual interchange of hearts , which was already fulfilled . What will be the lot of the new married couple ? The happiest I may ven- ture to foretel , that mortals ...
Pàgina 57
... interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God , and those who have the superintendence of them to his ho- ly keeping . 7. Having now finished the work assigned me , I retire from the great theatre of action ; and ...
... interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God , and those who have the superintendence of them to his ho- ly keeping . 7. Having now finished the work assigned me , I retire from the great theatre of action ; and ...
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Passatges populars
Pàgina 216 - Cromwell, I did not think to shed a tear In all my miseries ; but thou hast forced me, Out of thy honest truth, to play the woman. Let's dry our eyes : and thus far hear me, Cromwell ; And, when I am forgotten, as I shall be, And sleep in dull cold marble...
Pàgina 218 - There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats ; For I am arm'd so strong in honesty That they pass by me as the idle wind, Which I respect not.
Pàgina 214 - This many summers in a sea of glory ; But far beyond my depth ; my high-blown pride At length broke under me ; and now has left me, Weary, and old with service, to the mercy Of a rude stream, that must for ever hide me.
Pàgina 214 - Why, well; Never so truly happy, my good Cromwell. I know myself now; and I feel within me A peace above all earthly dignities, A still and quiet conscience.
Pàgina 173 - Tis Education forms the common mind, Just as the Twig is bent, the Tree's inclin'd.
Pàgina 219 - O Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb, That carries anger as the flint bears fire, Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark And straight is cold again.
Pàgina 218 - You say you are a better soldier: Let it appear so; make your vaunting true, And it shall please me well. For mine own part, I shall be glad to learn of noble men. Cas. You wrong me every way, you wrong me, Brutus; I said, an elder soldier, not a better: Did I say better?
Pàgina 218 - All this? ay, more: Fret till your proud heart break; Go, show your slaves how choleric you are, And make your bondmen tremble. Must I budge? Must I observe you? Must I stand and crouch Under your testy humour? By the gods, You shall digest the venom of your spleen, Though it do split you; for, from this day forth, I'll use you for my mirth, yea, for my laughter, When you are waspish.
Pàgina 20 - The cloud-capt towers, the gorgeous palaces, The solemn temples, the great globe itself, Yea, all which it inherits, shall dissolve ; And, like the baseless fabric of a vision, Leave not a wreck behind ! we are such stuff As dreams are made on, and our little life Is rounded with a sleep.
Pàgina 216 - Corruption wins not more than honesty. Still in thy right hand carry gentle peace, To silence envious tongues. Be just, and fear not : Let all the ends thou aim'st at be thy country's, Thy God's, and truth's ; then if thou fall'st...