A practical introduction to English composition, by R. (and T.) Armstrong. [With] Key, Del 2 |
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Side 22
... thought widened , by exercises in the perception of analogy and distinction . His general knowledge keeping pace with these acquirements , his subse- quent progress will be comparatively easy . Though the models are generally as short ...
... thought widened , by exercises in the perception of analogy and distinction . His general knowledge keeping pace with these acquirements , his subse- quent progress will be comparatively easy . Though the models are generally as short ...
Side 26
... thought , his mighty spirit regained its native resolution ; and in an hour he returned to give orders for the advance . His genius and intrepidity had triumphed over his temporary in- decision . He took the tide of his destiny at the ...
... thought , his mighty spirit regained its native resolution ; and in an hour he returned to give orders for the advance . His genius and intrepidity had triumphed over his temporary in- decision . He took the tide of his destiny at the ...
Side 55
... thought , of the power to do them any further injury , and insured themselves the daily enjoyment of witnessing his degra- dation , misery , and helplessness . Thus , too , did he live to fulfil the purposes for which he had been raised ...
... thought , of the power to do them any further injury , and insured themselves the daily enjoyment of witnessing his degra- dation , misery , and helplessness . Thus , too , did he live to fulfil the purposes for which he had been raised ...
Side 64
... us to number our days , which a wise man thought an incitement to the well spending of them . And indeed , did we consider how much the pleasure and profit of our lives depend upon 64 BOOK III . *4 Miss Robinson to Mrs Donellan,
... us to number our days , which a wise man thought an incitement to the well spending of them . And indeed , did we consider how much the pleasure and profit of our lives depend upon 64 BOOK III . *4 Miss Robinson to Mrs Donellan,
Side 66
... thoughts or observations . 2. Write and tell about the weather - the town -the country - the contrast - your preference , and reasons . 3. Write about an excursion to the country- the conveyance - the party — the day — the appear- ances ...
... thoughts or observations . 2. Write and tell about the weather - the town -the country - the contrast - your preference , and reasons . 3. Write about an excursion to the country- the conveyance - the party — the day — the appear- ances ...
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Side 13 - My wellbeloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill: And he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, And planted it with the choicest vine, And built a tower in the midst of it, And also made a winepress therein: And he looked that it should bring forth grapes, And it brought forth wild grapes.
Side 20 - Within his iron cave — the effusive south Warms the wide air, and o'er the void of heaven Breathes the big clouds with vernal showers distent. At first a dusky wreath they seem to rise, Scarce staining ether...
Side 14 - And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom!
Side 164 - Luctantem Icariis fluctibus Africum Mercator metuens otium et oppidi Laudat rura sui ; mox reficit rates Quassas indocilis pauperiem pati.
Side 12 - Nor is it true as an accepted axiom of criminal law that " the wicked flee when no man pursueth, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Side 130 - There are many more' shining qualities in the mind of man, but there is none so useful as discretion ; it is this indeed which gives a value to all the rest, which sets them at work in their proper times and places, and turns them to the advantage of the person who is possesed of them.
Side 16 - And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Side 140 - Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield; but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
Side 130 - The discreet man finds out the talents of those he converses with, and knows how to apply them to proper uses. Accordingly, if we look into particular communities and divisions of men, we may observe that it is the discreet man, not the witty, nor the learned, nor the brave, who guides the conversation, and gives measnres to the society.
Side 43 - They to their grassy couch, these to their nests Were slunk, all but the wakeful nightingale. She all night long her amorous descant sung: Silence was pleased. Now...