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... sound , with the key or note in which we speak . There is a variety of sound within the compass of each key . A speaker may there- fore render his voice louder , without altering the key : and we shall alwayı be able to give most bady ...
... sound , with the key or note in which we speak . There is a variety of sound within the compass of each key . A speaker may there- fore render his voice louder , without altering the key : and we shall alwayı be able to give most bady ...
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... sound . The quantity of sound necessary to fill even a large space , is smaller than is commonly imagined ; and , with distinct articulation , a person with a weak voice will make it reach further than the strongest voice can reach ...
... sound . The quantity of sound necessary to fill even a large space , is smaller than is commonly imagined ; and , with distinct articulation , a person with a weak voice will make it reach further than the strongest voice can reach ...
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... sound which the best usage of the language appropriates to it ; in opposition to broad , vulgar , on provincial pronunciation . This is requisite both for reading intelligibly , and for reading with correctness and ease . Instructions ...
... sound which the best usage of the language appropriates to it ; in opposition to broad , vulgar , on provincial pronunciation . This is requisite both for reading intelligibly , and for reading with correctness and ease . Instructions ...
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... sound judgment and correct taste . It will doubtless have different degrees of exertion , according to the greater or less degree of importance of the words upon which it operates ; and there may be very properly some variety in the use ...
... sound judgment and correct taste . It will doubtless have different degrees of exertion , according to the greater or less degree of importance of the words upon which it operates ; and there may be very properly some variety in the use ...
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... sound which we employ , in the expression of our sen- timents . Emphasis affects particular words and phrases , with a degree of tone , or inflexion of voice ; but tones , peculiarly so called , affect sentences , paragraphs , and some ...
... sound which we employ , in the expression of our sen- timents . Emphasis affects particular words and phrases , with a degree of tone , or inflexion of voice ; but tones , peculiarly so called , affect sentences , paragraphs , and some ...
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