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... mean when we define a sentence to be the expression of one idea . A great orator once gave the following advice to a young speaker who was about to make his first appearance in the House of Commons : 66 Say what you have to say : don't ...
... mean when we define a sentence to be the expression of one idea . A great orator once gave the following advice to a young speaker who was about to make his first appearance in the House of Commons : 66 Say what you have to say : don't ...
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... means , use the encyclopaedia or any similar book of reference when you want to ascertain facts . For instance , in the Essay " Si vis pacem , para bellum " the stat- istics are taken from Whitaker's Almanac , which is a great ...
... means , use the encyclopaedia or any similar book of reference when you want to ascertain facts . For instance , in the Essay " Si vis pacem , para bellum " the stat- istics are taken from Whitaker's Almanac , which is a great ...
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... means of recreation . It has also practical uses . § 2. It enables the men to keep step ; and maintains their spirits . § 3. The Bugle in the field . The Cavalry Trumpet : its effect on the horses . The Bugle in barracks . § 4. The Drum ...
... means of recreation . It has also practical uses . § 2. It enables the men to keep step ; and maintains their spirits . § 3. The Bugle in the field . The Cavalry Trumpet : its effect on the horses . The Bugle in barracks . § 4. The Drum ...
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... means . Lord Roberts ' march from Cabul to Candahar . § 6. In civil life , muscular strength is not needed by merchants , shopkeepers , professional men , or skilled artisans . But it is needed as much as ever by colliers , navvies ...
... means . Lord Roberts ' march from Cabul to Candahar . § 6. In civil life , muscular strength is not needed by merchants , shopkeepers , professional men , or skilled artisans . But it is needed as much as ever by colliers , navvies ...
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... means of the revolver which each man carries in his trousers ' pocket . There are few institutions , however vicious , that have ever strongly taken root among mankind , for which some apology cannot be offered . On behalf of the duel ...
... means of the revolver which each man carries in his trousers ' pocket . There are few institutions , however vicious , that have ever strongly taken root among mankind , for which some apology cannot be offered . On behalf of the duel ...
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