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 MindPublished and sold by David Hogan, 1814 - 230 pagini |
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... ness ; the face becomes pale , the elbows are drawn back parallel with the sides , one foot is drawn back , the heart beats violently , the breath is quick , the voice weak and trembling . Sometimes it produces shrieks and faintings ...
... ness ; the face becomes pale , the elbows are drawn back parallel with the sides , one foot is drawn back , the heart beats violently , the breath is quick , the voice weak and trembling . Sometimes it produces shrieks and faintings ...
Pagina 27
... ness . As she had an errand to town the next day , the op- portunity of her absence was chosen for making the propo sal . You want to marry my daughter , said the old man . Have you a house to cover her , or money to maintain her ...
... ness . As she had an errand to town the next day , the op- portunity of her absence was chosen for making the propo sal . You want to marry my daughter , said the old man . Have you a house to cover her , or money to maintain her ...
Pagina 29
... ness renders that inequality harmless . A harsh word does not make her angry ; but her heart swells , and she retires to disburden it by weeping . 5. Recalled by her father and mother , she comes at the instant , wiping her eyes and ...
... ness renders that inequality harmless . A harsh word does not make her angry ; but her heart swells , and she retires to disburden it by weeping . 5. Recalled by her father and mother , she comes at the instant , wiping her eyes and ...
Pagina 31
... ness to converse with her for the first time . As yet he had seen only her outward charms ; but now he discovered the beauty of her mind , the integrity of her heart , the dignity of her sentiments , and the delicacy of her wit ; but ...
... ness to converse with her for the first time . As yet he had seen only her outward charms ; but now he discovered the beauty of her mind , the integrity of her heart , the dignity of her sentiments , and the delicacy of her wit ; but ...
Pagina 43
... exhortation of La Roche ; his audience answered it with tears . The good old man had dried up his at the altar of the Lord ; his countenance had lost its sad- ness , and assumed the glow of faith and hope STORY OF LA ROCHE . 43.
... exhortation of La Roche ; his audience answered it with tears . The good old man had dried up his at the altar of the Lord ; his countenance had lost its sad- ness , and assumed the glow of faith and hope STORY OF LA ROCHE . 43.
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Pagina 216 - Cromwell, I did not think to shed a tear In all my miseries ; but thou hast forced me, Out of thy honest truth, to play the woman. Let's dry our eyes : and thus far hear me, Cromwell ; And, when I am forgotten, as I shall be, And sleep in dull cold marble...
Pagina 218 - There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats ; For I am arm'd so strong in honesty That they pass by me as the idle wind, Which I respect not.
Pagina 214 - This many summers in a sea of glory ; But far beyond my depth ; my high-blown pride At length broke under me ; and now has left me, Weary, and old with service, to the mercy Of a rude stream, that must for ever hide me.
Pagina 214 - Why, well; Never so truly happy, my good Cromwell. I know myself now; and I feel within me A peace above all earthly dignities, A still and quiet conscience.
Pagina 173 - Tis Education forms the common mind, Just as the Twig is bent, the Tree's inclin'd.
Pagina 219 - O Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb, That carries anger as the flint bears fire, Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark And straight is cold again.
Pagina 218 - You say you are a better soldier: Let it appear so; make your vaunting true, And it shall please me well. For mine own part, I shall be glad to learn of noble men. Cas. You wrong me every way, you wrong me, Brutus; I said, an elder soldier, not a better: Did I say better?
Pagina 218 - All this? ay, more: Fret till your proud heart break; Go, show your slaves how choleric you are, And make your bondmen tremble. Must I budge? Must I observe you? Must I stand and crouch Under your testy humour? By the gods, You shall digest the venom of your spleen, Though it do split you; for, from this day forth, I'll use you for my mirth, yea, for my laughter, When you are waspish.
Pagina 20 - The cloud-capt towers, the gorgeous palaces, The solemn temples, the great globe itself, Yea, all which it inherits, shall dissolve ; And, like the baseless fabric of a vision, Leave not a wreck behind ! we are such stuff As dreams are made on, and our little life Is rounded with a sleep.
Pagina 216 - Corruption wins not more than honesty. Still in thy right hand carry gentle peace, To silence envious tongues. Be just, and fear not : Let all the ends thou aim'st at be thy country's, Thy God's, and truth's ; then if thou fall'st...