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, and the Constitution of the United States |
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There -are indeed but few persons in this country , who are un able to read with
some degree of correctness ; yet those who may be called good readers , are
less frequently met with than is generally imagined . Perfection in the art of
reading ...
There -are indeed but few persons in this country , who are un able to read with
some degree of correctness ; yet those who may be called good readers , are
less frequently met with than is generally imagined . Perfection in the art of
reading ...
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Thus far our remarks upon emphasis have been confined to what may be called
single emphasis ; that is , where the emphasis is absolute and arises from the
importance of the word in itself considered ; or , where the two words in antithesis
...
Thus far our remarks upon emphasis have been confined to what may be called
single emphasis ; that is , where the emphasis is absolute and arises from the
importance of the word in itself considered ; or , where the two words in antithesis
...
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... as it is called , is without scruple pronounced a good reader . Hence , among
the multitude who consider themselves good readers , there are so few that give
by their voice that just expression of sentiment , which constitutes the spirit and ...
... as it is called , is without scruple pronounced a good reader . Hence , among
the multitude who consider themselves good readers , there are so few that give
by their voice that just expression of sentiment , which constitutes the spirit and ...
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... the prince a visit , Catharina happened to come in with some dried fruits , which
she served round with peculiar modesty . The mighty monarch saw her , and was
struck with her beauty . He returned the next day ; called for the beautiful slave ...
... the prince a visit , Catharina happened to come in with some dried fruits , which
she served round with peculiar modesty . The mighty monarch saw her , and was
struck with her beauty . He returned the next day ; called for the beautiful slave ...
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Histhoughts seemed wholly occupied with reflections on his former faults ; and he
called aloud several times , “ this hand has offended . " 6. Satisfied with that
atonement , he then discovered a se renity in his countenance ; and when the fire
...
Histhoughts seemed wholly occupied with reflections on his former faults ; and he
called aloud several times , “ this hand has offended . " 6. Satisfied with that
atonement , he then discovered a se renity in his countenance ; and when the fire
...
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Página 291 - Legislature so next chosen, as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each house, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people, in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Página 267 - To establish post offices and post roads; To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries...
Página 289 - In all prosecutions or indictments for libels, the truth may be given in evidence to the jury ; and if it shall appear to the jury, that the matter charged as libelous, is true, and was published with good motives, and for justifiable ends, the party shall be acquitted ; and the jury shall have the right to determine the law and the fact.
Página 267 - To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of government of the United States, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased, by the consent of the legislature of the State in which the same shall be, for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards, and other needful 'buildings.
Página 200 - The priest-like father reads the sacred page; How Abram was the friend of God on high; Or Moses bade eternal warfare wage With Amalek's ungracious progeny; Or how the royal bard did groaning lie Beneath the stroke of Heaven's avenging ire; Or Job's pathetic plaint and wailing cry; Or rapt Isaiah's wild, seraphic fire; Or other holy seers that tune the sacred lyre.
Página 262 - Nor have we been wanting in attention to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here.
Página 261 - He has constrained our fellow citizens, taken captive on the high seas, to bear arms against their country, to become the executioners of their friends and brethren, or to fall themselves by their hands.
Página 107 - They tell us, sir, that we are weak, unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house...
Página 151 - ... fountains, or resting on beds of flowers; and could hear a confused harmony of singing birds, falling waters, human voices, and musical instruments. Gladness grew in me upon the discovery of so delightful a scene. I wished for the wings of an eagle, that I might fly away to those happy seats; but the genius told me there was no passage to them, except through the gates of death that I saw opening every moment upon the bridge.
Página 179 - The primal duties shine aloft — like stars ; The charities that soothe, and heal, and bless, Are scattered at the feet of Man — like flowers.
Información bibliográfica
| Título | 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 ... |
| Autor | Moses Severance |
| Editor | S.H. Henry & Company, 1835 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de Harvard |
| Digitalizado | 28 Mar 2007 |
| Largo | 300 páginas |
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