An American Selection, of Lessons in Reading and Speaking: Calculated to Improve the Minds and Refine the Taste of Youth. To which are Prefixed Rules in Elocution, and Directions for Expressing the Principal Passions of the Mind |
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... interest young minds , and substituting others , which cannot fail to be as entertaining as useful . The present edition comprehends a great variety of sentiment ; morality , history , elocution , anecdote and description ; and it is ...
... interest young minds , and substituting others , which cannot fail to be as entertaining as useful . The present edition comprehends a great variety of sentiment ; morality , history , elocution , anecdote and description ; and it is ...
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... interest at least - lay them out in such a manner as to insure the sum itself to the owner , if he shall appear . " A farm was purchased , and the con- sent of Lucetta's father to the marraige was obtained . Perrin was employed in ...
... interest at least - lay them out in such a manner as to insure the sum itself to the owner , if he shall appear . " A farm was purchased , and the con- sent of Lucetta's father to the marraige was obtained . Perrin was employed in ...
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... interests them . 2. She loves dress , and is a good judge of it ; despises . finery , but dresses with peculiar grace , mixing simplicity with elegance . Ignorant she is of what colors are in fash- ion ; but knows well what suits her ...
... interests them . 2. She loves dress , and is a good judge of it ; despises . finery , but dresses with peculiar grace , mixing simplicity with elegance . Ignorant she is of what colors are in fash- ion ; but knows well what suits her ...
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... was necessary to prepare the ceremony . 11. The marriage settlements were easily regulated betwixt the parties ; for interest was out of the question : The chief article consisted in the mutual exchange of hearts [ 26 ]
... was necessary to prepare the ceremony . 11. The marriage settlements were easily regulated betwixt the parties ; for interest was out of the question : The chief article consisted in the mutual exchange of hearts [ 26 ]
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... interests . of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God , and those who have the superintendance of them , to his holy keeping . 7. Having now finished the work assigned me , I retire from the great theater of action : and ...
... interests . of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God , and those who have the superintendance of them , to his holy keeping . 7. Having now finished the work assigned me , I retire from the great theater of action : and ...
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