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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Page 15
... kind of honesty ; a mean , but a necessary substitute for it in societies which have none . It is a sort of paper credit , with which men are obliged to trade , who are deficient in the sterling cash of true mor- ality and religion ...
... kind of honesty ; a mean , but a necessary substitute for it in societies which have none . It is a sort of paper credit , with which men are obliged to trade , who are deficient in the sterling cash of true mor- ality and religion ...
Page 22
... kind to me . " Perrin put the bag into the vi- car's hand , saying , that at first he looked on it as a provi- dential present , to remove the only obstacle to their mar- riage , but that he now doubted whether he could lawfully retain ...
... kind to me . " Perrin put the bag into the vi- car's hand , saying , that at first he looked on it as a provi- dential present , to remove the only obstacle to their mar- riage , but that he now doubted whether he could lawfully retain ...
Page 25
... kind of fluttering in his heart , and con- fusion in his countenance . 3. They both became at the same time more timid and more curious . He was pleased with gazing at Calista , which he could not do without trembling ; whilst Calista ...
... kind of fluttering in his heart , and con- fusion in his countenance . 3. They both became at the same time more timid and more curious . He was pleased with gazing at Calista , which he could not do without trembling ; whilst Calista ...
Page 42
... kind and fortunate hand , a little rum and dirty water . All I could furnish to her was an open boat and a few lines , written on dirty wet paper , to General Gates , recommending her to his protection . 118. Mr. Brudenell , the ...
... kind and fortunate hand , a little rum and dirty water . All I could furnish to her was an open boat and a few lines , written on dirty wet paper , to General Gates , recommending her to his protection . 118. Mr. Brudenell , the ...
Page 49
... kind , With gratitude inflames my mind ; I mark his true , his faithful way , And in my service copy Tray . " VOLCANOES OF ICELAND . Abridged from the Encyclopedia . CELAND is noted for volcanoes , which seem to be more furious there ...
... kind , With gratitude inflames my mind ; I mark his true , his faithful way , And in my service copy Tray . " VOLCANOES OF ICELAND . Abridged from the Encyclopedia . CELAND is noted for volcanoes , which seem to be more furious there ...
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