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 ReadingCollins and Company, 1817 - 253 oldal |
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xxviii. oldal
... cause of monotony , by leading the reader to a similar tone at every stop , and a uniform cadence at every period . The primary use of points , is , to assist the reader in discerning the grammatical construction ; and it is only a ...
... cause of monotony , by leading the reader to a similar tone at every stop , and a uniform cadence at every period . The primary use of points , is , to assist the reader in discerning the grammatical construction ; and it is only a ...
xl. oldal
... causes , 11. Indignant sentiments on national prejudices and reproved , . hatred ; and on slavery , 251 253 CHAPTER IV , DESCRIPTIVE PIECES . SECT . 1. The morning in summer , • 255 2. Rural sounds , as well as rural sights , delightful ...
... causes , 11. Indignant sentiments on national prejudices and reproved , . hatred ; and on slavery , 251 253 CHAPTER IV , DESCRIPTIVE PIECES . SECT . 1. The morning in summer , • 255 2. Rural sounds , as well as rural sights , delightful ...
10. oldal
... causes of grief , we imagine ourselves miserable ? The evil lies in the state of our mind , not in our condition of fortune ; and by no alteration of circumstances is likely to be remedied . When the love of unwarrantable pleasures ...
... causes of grief , we imagine ourselves miserable ? The evil lies in the state of our mind , not in our condition of fortune ; and by no alteration of circumstances is likely to be remedied . When the love of unwarrantable pleasures ...
23. oldal
... cause of this sudden emotion , the prophet plainly informed him of the crimes and barbarities , which he foresaw that he would afterwards commit . The soul of Hazael abhorred , at this time , the thoughts of cruelty . Uncorrupted , as ...
... cause of this sudden emotion , the prophet plainly informed him of the crimes and barbarities , which he foresaw that he would afterwards commit . The soul of Hazael abhorred , at this time , the thoughts of cruelty . Uncorrupted , as ...
30. oldal
... caused herself to be disrobed by her women ; and with a steady serene countenance , submitted herself to the executioner , HUME . SECTION V. Ortogrul ; or , the vanity of riches . As Ortogrul of Basra was one day wandering along the ...
... caused herself to be disrobed by her women ; and with a steady serene countenance , submitted herself to the executioner , HUME . SECTION V. Ortogrul ; or , the vanity of riches . As Ortogrul of Basra was one day wandering along the ...
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