Lessons in Elocution: Or, A Selection of Pieces, in Prose and Verse, for the Improvement of Youth in Reading and Speaking. To which are Prefixed, Elements of Gesture. Illustrated by Four Plates; and Rules for Expressing with Propriety the Various Passions, &c. of the Mind. Also, an Appendix, Containing Lessons on a New Plan |
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... labour , gives a general languor to the whole body . The countenance is dejected . ( See Grief . ) The arms hang listless ; the body , if sitting , or lying along , be not the posture , stoops , as in old age . ( See Dotage . ) The legs ...
... labour , gives a general languor to the whole body . The countenance is dejected . ( See Grief . ) The arms hang listless ; the body , if sitting , or lying along , be not the posture , stoops , as in old age . ( See Dotage . ) The legs ...
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... labour , to appear what one is not . If we have sense , modesty best sets it off ; if not , best hides the want . When , even in the heat of dispute , I yield to my antago- nist , my victory over anyself is more illustrious than over ...
... labour , to appear what one is not . If we have sense , modesty best sets it off ; if not , best hides the want . When , even in the heat of dispute , I yield to my antago- nist , my victory over anyself is more illustrious than over ...
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... labour . His hair is manu- factured into clothing ; his flesh is deemed wholesome nour- ishment ; and the milk of the female is much valued by the Arabs . The Caniel , therefore , for such is the name given to this animal , is more ...
... labour . His hair is manu- factured into clothing ; his flesh is deemed wholesome nour- ishment ; and the milk of the female is much valued by the Arabs . The Caniel , therefore , for such is the name given to this animal , is more ...
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... labour . The gods have set a price upon every real and noble pleasure . you would gain the favour of the Deity , you must be at the pains of worshipping him : if the friendship of good men , you must study to oblige them : if you would ...
... labour . The gods have set a price upon every real and noble pleasure . you would gain the favour of the Deity , you must be at the pains of worshipping him : if the friendship of good men , you must study to oblige them : if you would ...
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... labours , honoured by posterity . " We know by the life of this memorable hero , to which of these two ladies he gave up his heart ; and I believe every one who reads this , will do him the justice to approve his choice . XX . - Will ...
... labours , honoured by posterity . " We know by the life of this memorable hero , to which of these two ladies he gave up his heart ; and I believe every one who reads this , will do him the justice to approve his choice . XX . - Will ...
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Page 182 - Whilst all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole. What though, in solemn silence, all Move round the dark terrestrial ball?
Page 330 - Help me, Cassius, or I sink.' I, as ./Eneas, our great ancestor, Did from the flames of Troy upon his shoulder The old Anchises bear ; so, from the waves of...
Page 183 - The sober herd that low'd to meet their young ; The noisy geese that gabbled o'er the pool, The playful children just let loose from school ; The watch-dog's voice that bay'd the whispering wind, And the loud laugh that spoke the vacant mind ; These all in sweet confusion sought the shade, And fill'd each pause the nightingale had made.
Page 323 - Pray can I not, Though inclination be as sharp as will, My stronger guilt defeats my strong intent, And, like a man to double business bound, I stand in pause where I shall first begin, And both neglect. What if this cursed hand Were thicker than itself with brother's blood, Is there not rain enough in the sweet heavens To wash it white as snow?
Page 309 - Love thyself last: cherish those hearts that hate thee; 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, O Cromwell, Thou fall'st a blessed martyr.
Page 321 - Their dearest action in the tented field; And little of this great world can I speak, More than pertains to feats of broil and battle ; And therefore little shall I grace my cause In speaking for myself. Yet, by your gracious patience...
Page 227 - And we will then repair Unto the Bell at Edmonton, All in a chaise and pair. My sister, and my sister's child, Myself, and children three, Will fill the chaise ; so you must ride On horseback after we.
Page 331 - Romans, countrymen, and lovers ! hear me for my cause, and be silent, that you may hear : believe me for mine honour, and have respect to mine honour, that you may believe : censure me in your wisdom, and awake your senses, that you may the better judge. If there be any in this assembly, any dear friend of Caesar's, to him I say that Brutus' love to Caesar was no less than his.
Page 322 - Wilt thou upon the high and giddy mast Seal up the ship-boy's eyes, and rock his brains In cradle of the rude imperious surge ; And in the visitation of the winds, "Who take the ruffian billows by the top, Curling their monstrous heads, and hanging them With deaf'ning clamours in the slippery clouds, That, with the hurly * death itself awakes...
Page 330 - Why should that name be sounded more than yours? Write them together, yours is as fair a name; Sound them, it doth become the mouth as well; Weigh them, it is as heavy; conjure with 'em, Brutus will start a spirit as soon as Caesar.