The American Manual, Or New English Reader: Consisting of Exercises in Reading and Speaking, Both in Prose and Poetry; Selected from the Best Writers. : To which are Added, a Succinct History of the Colonies, from the Discovery of North America to the Close of the War of the Revolution; the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and of the State of New York. : For the Use of SchoolsR. Robbins & Company, 1832 - 295 páginas |
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... means of acquiring it , than from these elementary books from which it would be withheld . In this stereotype edition , some few alterations have been made ; but the book contains as much matter as the former edition , and its use with ...
... means of acquiring it , than from these elementary books from which it would be withheld . In this stereotype edition , some few alterations have been made ; but the book contains as much matter as the former edition , and its use with ...
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... mean that sound of the voice which preponderates , and which would be heard at a distance too great to distinguish one word from another . The circumflex is a bending of the voice downward , and returning with it in a curve , thus ...
... mean that sound of the voice which preponderates , and which would be heard at a distance too great to distinguish one word from another . The circumflex is a bending of the voice downward , and returning with it in a curve , thus ...
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... mean , at the battle of Pharsa- lia ? At whose breast was it aimed ? What was the meaning of your arms , your spirit , your eyes , your hands , your ardor of soul ? Rising Inflection . The rising inflection accompanies the weaker ...
... mean , at the battle of Pharsa- lia ? At whose breast was it aimed ? What was the meaning of your arms , your spirit , your eyes , your hands , your ardor of soul ? Rising Inflection . The rising inflection accompanies the weaker ...
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... mean by which every good affection may be formed and improved . The Circumflex . The circumflex is used to express ideas ironically , hypothetically , or comparatively ; or when something is rather insinuated than strongly expressed ...
... mean by which every good affection may be formed and improved . The Circumflex . The circumflex is used to express ideas ironically , hypothetically , or comparatively ; or when something is rather insinuated than strongly expressed ...
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... mean , that their predeces- sors were noble ? a O ' - di - ous , hateful , very offensive . Ex - cess ' - ive , exceeding just limits . cTrial , small , trifling . d Sen ' - e - ca , a Roman philosopher . e Li ' - a - ble , subject ...
... mean , that their predeces- sors were noble ? a O ' - di - ous , hateful , very offensive . Ex - cess ' - ive , exceeding just limits . cTrial , small , trifling . d Sen ' - e - ca , a Roman philosopher . e Li ' - a - ble , subject ...
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Página 286 - thereof, unless by the law of the land, or the judgment of his peers. 2. The trial by jury, in all cases in which it has been heretofore used, shall remain inviolate forever; and no new court shall be instituted, but such as shall proceed according to the course of the common law; except such
Página 105 - our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election.' 1 If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat, but in submission and slavery!
Página 219 - I missed him on th' accustomed hill, Along the heath, and near his favorite tree: Another came; nor yet beside the rill, Nor up the lawn, nor at the wood, was he:— Approach and read (for thou canst read) the lay, Graved on the stone beneath yon aged thorn.
Página 193 - ago Blush'd at the praise of their own loveliness; And there were sudden partings, such as press The life from out young hearts, and choking sighs Which ne'er might be repeated; who could guess If ever more should meet those mutual eyes, Since, upon nights so sweet, such awful morn could rise
Página 218 - their years, spell'd by the unletter'd muse. The place of fame and elegy supply; And many a holy text around she strews, That teach the rustic moralist to die. 22. For who, to dumb forgetfulness a prey, This pleasing, anxious being e'er resigned — Left the warm precincts of the cheerful day — ', Nor cast one longing, lingering look
Página 194 - cold and low. 8. Last noon beheld them full of lusty life, Last eve in beauty's circle proudly gay, The midnight brought the signal-sound of strife, The morn, the marshaling in arms,—the day, Battle's magnificently stern array! The thunder-clouds close o'er it, which, when rent, The earth is cover'd thick with other clay
Página 285 - Sec. 1. Members of the legislature, and all officers, executive and judicial, except such inferior officers as may by law be exempted, shall, before they enter on the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation: I do solemnly swear, (or affirm, as the case may be,) that I will support the constitution of
Página 218 - Along the cool, sequestered vale of life. They kept the noiseless tenor of their way. 19. Far from the madding crowd's ignoble strife, Their sober wishes never learned to stray: 20. Yet ev'n these bones from insult to protect, Some frail memorial, still erected nigh, With uncouth rhymes and shapeless sculpture decked, Implores the passing tribute of a sigh. 21.
Página 281 - but shall have only a casting vote therein. If, during a vacancy of the office of governor, the lieutenant governor shall be impeached, displaced, resign, die, or be absent from the state, the president of the senate shall act as governor, until the vacancy shall be filled, or the disability shall cease. ARTICLE IV. Sec. 1. Militia
Página 281 - In case of the impeachment of the governor, or his removal from office, death, resignation, or absence from the state, the powers and duties of the office shall devolve upon the lieutenant governor, for the residue of the term, or until the governor absent or impeached shall return or be acquitted.