The English Reader: Or, Pieces in Prose and Verse, Selected from the Best Writers ...Stereotyped, printed and published by H. and E. Phinney, 1829 - 252 pages |
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... hand . We shall conclude this section with the following rule , for the tones that indicate the passions and emotions : " In reading , let all your tones of ex- " pression be borrowed from those of common speech , but , in some degree ...
... hand . We shall conclude this section with the following rule , for the tones that indicate the passions and emotions : " In reading , let all your tones of ex- " pression be borrowed from those of common speech , but , in some degree ...
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... hand of mercy . The best preparation for all the uncertainties of futurity , consists in a well - ordered mind , a good conscience , and a cheerful submission to the will of Heaven SECTION II . THE chief misfortunes that befall us in ...
... hand of mercy . The best preparation for all the uncertainties of futurity , consists in a well - ordered mind , a good conscience , and a cheerful submission to the will of Heaven SECTION II . THE chief misfortunes that befall us in ...
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... hand ; and in her left hand , riches and ho- nour her ways are ways of pleasantness , and all her paths are peace . How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity ! It is like precious ointment ; like the dew of ...
... hand ; and in her left hand , riches and ho- nour her ways are ways of pleasantness , and all her paths are peace . How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity ! It is like precious ointment ; like the dew of ...
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... hand to the table . He throws off the garland of roses . He hastens to remove from his dangerous situation ; and earnestly entreats the king to restore him to his former humble condition , having no 28 PART L THE ENGLISH READER .
... hand to the table . He throws off the garland of roses . He hastens to remove from his dangerous situation ; and earnestly entreats the king to restore him to his former humble condition , having no 28 PART L THE ENGLISH READER .
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... hands on Mordecai alone . " Personal revenge was not sufficient to satisfy him . 4 So violent and black were his passions , that he resolved . to exterminate the whole nation to which Mordecai belonged . Abusing , for this cruel purpose ...
... hands on Mordecai alone . " Personal revenge was not sufficient to satisfy him . 4 So violent and black were his passions , that he resolved . to exterminate the whole nation to which Mordecai belonged . Abusing , for this cruel purpose ...
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