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... stand at too great a distance , when reading to their teachers : whose instructors were very imperfect in their hearing ; or who wera taught by persons who considered loud expression as the chief requisite in forming a good reader ...
... stand at too great a distance , when reading to their teachers : whose instructors were very imperfect in their hearing ; or who wera taught by persons who considered loud expression as the chief requisite in forming a good reader ...
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... for the various pauses , inflections , and modulations of voice , which the succeeding pieces require . B of principle , that can stand the test of near THE ENGLISH READER , Select Sentences and Paragraphs, Ode to adversity,
... for the various pauses , inflections , and modulations of voice , which the succeeding pieces require . B of principle , that can stand the test of near THE ENGLISH READER , Select Sentences and Paragraphs, Ode to adversity,
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... stand the test of near approach and strict examination . The value of any possession is to be chiefly estimated , by the relief which it can bring us in the time of our greatest need . No person who has once yielded up the government of ...
... stand the test of near approach and strict examination . The value of any possession is to be chiefly estimated , by the relief which it can bring us in the time of our greatest need . No person who has once yielded up the government of ...
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... standing maxims of human wisdom , in all ages of the world . SECTION III . THE desire of improvement discovers a liberal mind , and is connected with many accomplishments , and many virtues . Innocence confers ease and freedom on the ...
... standing maxims of human wisdom , in all ages of the world . SECTION III . THE desire of improvement discovers a liberal mind , and is connected with many accomplishments , and many virtues . Innocence confers ease and freedom on the ...
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... standing , to entertain his imagination , to cheer and gladden his heart ! The hope of future happiness is perpetual source of con- solation to good men . Under trouble , it soothes their minds ; amidst temptation , it supports their ...
... standing , to entertain his imagination , to cheer and gladden his heart ! The hope of future happiness is perpetual source of con- solation to good men . Under trouble , it soothes their minds ; amidst temptation , it supports their ...
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