The New American Speaker: A Collection of Oratorical and Dramatical Pieces, Soliloquies and Dialogues : with an Original Introductory Essay on the Elements of Elocution : Designed for the Use of Schools, Academies, and Colleges |
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... Canst thou minister to a mind diseased ' ? 2. At the end of a clause , where the sense is incomplete and where the sentence is not strongly affirmative , when Expect- ation , Concession , Inquiring Wonder , or Indignant Surprise is ...
... Canst thou minister to a mind diseased ' ? 2. At the end of a clause , where the sense is incomplete and where the sentence is not strongly affirmative , when Expect- ation , Concession , Inquiring Wonder , or Indignant Surprise is ...
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... Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades , or loose the bands of Orion ? Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season ? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons ? Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven ? canst thou set the ...
... Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades , or loose the bands of Orion ? Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season ? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons ? Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven ? canst thou set the ...
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... Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper ? the glory of his nostrils is terrible . He paweth in the valley , and rejoiceth in his strength he goeth on to meet the armed men . He mocketh at fear , and is not affrighted ; neither ...
... Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper ? the glory of his nostrils is terrible . He paweth in the valley , and rejoiceth in his strength he goeth on to meet the armed men . He mocketh at fear , and is not affrighted ; neither ...
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... Canst thou behold the nocturnal arms that watch the palatium , the guards of the city , the consternation of the citizens ; all the wise and worthy clustering into consultation ; this impregnable situation of the seat of the senate ...
... Canst thou behold the nocturnal arms that watch the palatium , the guards of the city , the consternation of the citizens ; all the wise and worthy clustering into consultation ; this impregnable situation of the seat of the senate ...
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... canst worse devise . Look , what I speak my life shall prove it true ; The Mowbray hath received eight thousand nobles , In name of lendings for your highness ' soldiers ; The which he hath detained for lewd employments , Like a false ...
... canst worse devise . Look , what I speak my life shall prove it true ; The Mowbray hath received eight thousand nobles , In name of lendings for your highness ' soldiers ; The which he hath detained for lewd employments , Like a false ...
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