McGuffey's Sixth Eclectic ReaderSince 1836, children have been delighted by these volumes filled with exotic adventures, exciting stories, beautiful poems, and funny fables. The Sixth Eclectic Reader includes selections from Patrick Henry, Sir Walter Scott, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and William Shakespeare. |
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... RULE I. - Sentences , and parts of sentences which make complete sense in themselves , require the falling inflection . EXAMPLES . 1. By virtue we secure happiness ' . 2. For thou hast said in thine heart , I will ascend into heaven : I ...
... RULE I. - Sentences , and parts of sentences which make complete sense in themselves , require the falling inflection . EXAMPLES . 1. By virtue we secure happiness ' . 2. For thou hast said in thine heart , I will ascend into heaven : I ...
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... rule . 7. Brother ' , give me thy hand ; and , gentle Warwick ' , Let me embrace thee in my weary arms . 8. O Lancaster ' , I fear thy overthrow . 9. Ye crags and peaks ' , I'm with you once again . Exception 1. - Relative emphasis ...
... rule . 7. Brother ' , give me thy hand ; and , gentle Warwick ' , Let me embrace thee in my weary arms . 8. O Lancaster ' , I fear thy overthrow . 9. Ye crags and peaks ' , I'm with you once again . Exception 1. - Relative emphasis ...
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... RULE XII . - The circumflex is used to express irony , sarcasm , hypothesis , or contrast . NOTE . For the reason that the circumflex always suggests a double or doubtful meaning , it is appropriate for the purposes expressed in the rule ...
... RULE XII . - The circumflex is used to express irony , sarcasm , hypothesis , or contrast . NOTE . For the reason that the circumflex always suggests a double or doubtful meaning , it is appropriate for the purposes expressed in the rule ...
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