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 Mind |
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Page ix
... eyes should flash with rage , his gestures shoul be violent , and the tone of his voice threatening . If kindness is to be expressed , the countenance should be calm and placid , and wear a smile ; the tone should be mild , and the ...
... eyes should flash with rage , his gestures shoul be violent , and the tone of his voice threatening . If kindness is to be expressed , the countenance should be calm and placid , and wear a smile ; the tone should be mild , and the ...
Page x
... eyes , and shakes the whole frame . Perplexity draws down the eye - brows , hangs the head , casts down the eyes , closes the eye - lids , shuts the mouth and pinches the lips : then suddenly the whole body is agitated , the person ...
... eyes , and shakes the whole frame . Perplexity draws down the eye - brows , hangs the head , casts down the eyes , closes the eye - lids , shuts the mouth and pinches the lips : then suddenly the whole body is agitated , the person ...
Page xi
... eyes languishing , the countenance assumes an eager wishful look , mixed with an air of satis- faction . The accents are soft and winning , the tone of the voice flattering , & c . Wonder opens the eyes , and makes them appear promi ...
... eyes languishing , the countenance assumes an eager wishful look , mixed with an air of satis- faction . The accents are soft and winning , the tone of the voice flattering , & c . Wonder opens the eyes , and makes them appear promi ...
Page xii
... eyes a - squint upon the object of displeasure , the upper lip drawn up disdainfully . Malice sets the jaws , or gnashes with the teeth . sends flashes from the eyes , draws the mouth down towards the ears , clenches the fist and bends ...
... eyes a - squint upon the object of displeasure , the upper lip drawn up disdainfully . Malice sets the jaws , or gnashes with the teeth . sends flashes from the eyes , draws the mouth down towards the ears , clenches the fist and bends ...
Page 15
... eye , than the sight of a man whom you have obliged ; nor any music so agree- able to the ear , as the voice of one who owns you his bene- factor . 17. The coin that is most current among mankind is flattery ; the only benefit of which ...
... eye , than the sight of a man whom you have obliged ; nor any music so agree- able to the ear , as the voice of one who owns you his bene- factor . 17. The coin that is most current among mankind is flattery ; the only benefit of which ...
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