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 should 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 should 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 agi- tated , 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 agi- tated , the person ...
Page xi
... eyes languishing , the countenance assumes an eager wishful look , mixed with an air of satisfaction . The accents are soft and winning , the tone of the voice flattering , & c . nent . Wonder opens the eyes , and makes them appear ...
... eyes languishing , the countenance assumes an eager wishful look , mixed with an air of satisfaction . The accents are soft and winning , the tone of the voice flattering , & c . nent . Wonder opens the eyes , and makes them appear ...
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 ...
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... eye of Infinite wisdom , power and goodness , that will crown our virtuous endeavours here , with happiness hereafter , large as our desires , and lasting as our immortal souls ; without this the highest state of life is insipid , and ...
... eye of Infinite wisdom , power and goodness , that will crown our virtuous endeavours here , with happiness hereafter , large as our desires , and lasting as our immortal souls ; without this the highest state of life is insipid , and ...
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Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 173 - Tis Education forms the common mind, Just as the Twig is bent, the Tree's inclin'd.
Page 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.
Page 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?
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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...