Sequel to The Analytical Reader: In which the Original Design is Extended, So as to Embrace an Explanation of Phrases and Figurative LanguageShirley & Hyde, 1828 - 300 |
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... master of them . In order to express ourselves distinctly , moderation is requisite with regard to the speed of pronouncing . Pre- cipitancy of speech confounds all articulation , and all meaning ; while , on the contrary , a lifeless ...
... master of them . In order to express ourselves distinctly , moderation is requisite with regard to the speed of pronouncing . Pre- cipitancy of speech confounds all articulation , and all meaning ; while , on the contrary , a lifeless ...
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... best pleased with me ; which I attributed to their superior discernment . I well remember one young lady , who used to pass my master's Reflecting . What two ideas are communicated by the word 44 SEQUEL TO THE Iufluence of Hope.
... best pleased with me ; which I attributed to their superior discernment . I well remember one young lady , who used to pass my master's Reflecting . What two ideas are communicated by the word 44 SEQUEL TO THE Iufluence of Hope.
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... master , agreed to purchase me ; upon which , I was packed up , and sent off . I was very curious , you may suppose , up- on arriving at my new quarters , to see what kind of a life I was likely to lead . I remained , however , some ...
... master , agreed to purchase me ; upon which , I was packed up , and sent off . I was very curious , you may suppose , up- on arriving at my new quarters , to see what kind of a life I was likely to lead . I remained , however , some ...
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... master and mistress on a Sunday morn- ing , when they came down stairs ready dressed for church . I can remember how ... master , who , though his visit was somewhat shorter , never failed to come and settle his Sunday wig before me ...
... master and mistress on a Sunday morn- ing , when they came down stairs ready dressed for church . I can remember how ... master , who , though his visit was somewhat shorter , never failed to come and settle his Sunday wig before me ...
Strona 50
... master got a cough , which troubled him more or less to the end of his days . At first , and for many years , my mistress ' foot upon the stairs was light and nimble ; and she would come in as blithe and as brisk as a lark ; but at last ...
... master got a cough , which troubled him more or less to the end of his days . At first , and for many years , my mistress ' foot upon the stairs was light and nimble ; and she would come in as blithe and as brisk as a lark ; but at last ...
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