Elegant extracts, Հատոր 551816 |
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Արդյունքներ 100–ի 1-ից 5-ը:
Էջ ii
... matter , without great im- provement in the English language , together with correct ideas on many pleasing subjects of taste and general literature ; and , which is of much higher importance , they cannot fail to imbibe from it ...
... matter , without great im- provement in the English language , together with correct ideas on many pleasing subjects of taste and general literature ; and , which is of much higher importance , they cannot fail to imbibe from it ...
Էջ x
... matter , that it is no wonder we so seldom meet with good readers of poetry . There are two kinds of pauses that belong to the music of verse ; one is , the pause at the end of the line ; and the other , the cæsural pause in the middle ...
... matter , that it is no wonder we so seldom meet with good readers of poetry . There are two kinds of pauses that belong to the music of verse ; one is , the pause at the end of the line ; and the other , the cæsural pause in the middle ...
Էջ xiii
... matter for some study and art . For many persons are naturally ungraceful in the motions which they make ; and this ungracefulness might , in part at least , be reformed by application and care . The study of action in public speaking ...
... matter for some study and art . For many persons are naturally ungraceful in the motions which they make ; and this ungracefulness might , in part at least , be reformed by application and care . The study of action in public speaking ...
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... matter . In order to recover myself from this mortifying thought , I considered that it took its rise from those narrow conceptions , which we are apt to entertain of the di- vine nature . We ourselves cannot attend to many different ...
... matter . In order to recover myself from this mortifying thought , I considered that it took its rise from those narrow conceptions , which we are apt to entertain of the di- vine nature . We ourselves cannot attend to many different ...
Էջ 38
... matter , and at the same time works after so odd a manner , that one cannot think it the facul- ty of an intellectual being . For my own part , I look upon it as upon the principle of gravitation in bodies , which is not to be explained ...
... matter , and at the same time works after so odd a manner , that one cannot think it the facul- ty of an intellectual being . For my own part , I look upon it as upon the principle of gravitation in bodies , which is not to be explained ...
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Common terms and phrases
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Էջ 190 - Again ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not, forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths : But I say unto you, Swear not at all...
Էջ 205 - To examine themselves,' whether they repent them truly of their former sins, stedfastly purposing to lead a new life ; have a lively Faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of His death; and be in charity with all men.
Էջ 2 - I see multitudes of people passing over it, said I, and a black cloud hanging on each end of it. As I looked more attentively, I saw several of the passengers dropping through the bridge, into the great tide that flowed underneath it ; and upon...
Էջ 172 - they are made members of Christ, children of God, and inheritors of the Kingdom of Heaven...
Էջ 1 - standing in the midst of the tide." " The bridge thou seest," said he, " is Human Life; consider it attentively." Upon a more leisurely survey of it, I found that it consisted of threescore and ten entire arches, with several broken arches, which, added to those that were entire, made up the number about a hundred.
Էջ 28 - Mirth is like a flash of lightning, that breaks through a gloom of clouds, and glitters for a moment ; cheerfulness keeps up a kind of day-light in the mind, and fills it with a steady and perpetual serenity.
Էջ 204 - Because they promise them both by their Sureties; which promise, when they come to age, themselves are bound to perform.
Էջ 212 - Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad : for who is able to judge this thy so great a people.
Էջ 212 - See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah : and I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship...
Էջ 2 - Some were looking up towards the heavens in a thoughtful posture, and in the midst of a speculation stumbled and fell out of sight. Multitudes were very busy in the pursuit of bubbles that glittered in their eyes, and danced before them ; but often when they thought themselves within the reach of them, their footing failed, and down they sunk.