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Page iii
... labour of turning ENGLISH into FRENCH . The BOOK OF VERSIONS is an endeavour to supply this deficiency , in common with another , which has often been regretted by teachers , and still more by pupils , namely , the want of a work ...
... labour of turning ENGLISH into FRENCH . The BOOK OF VERSIONS is an endeavour to supply this deficiency , in common with another , which has often been regretted by teachers , and still more by pupils , namely , the want of a work ...
Page v
... labour has been corrected , construe from the book , in order to imprint the amendments on his recollection . It is thought unnecessary to suggest any thing more in a general way , because every master will adapt the use of the book to ...
... labour has been corrected , construe from the book , in order to imprint the amendments on his recollection . It is thought unnecessary to suggest any thing more in a general way , because every master will adapt the use of the book to ...
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... labour and in- dustry . Both have enjoyed almost absolute power . 28 The one , by her successes , obliged the proud Briton to forgive herso the despotism of her will ; the other , by her moderation and mildness , tem- pered hereditary ...
... labour and in- dustry . Both have enjoyed almost absolute power . 28 The one , by her successes , obliged the proud Briton to forgive herso the despotism of her will ; the other , by her moderation and mildness , tem- pered hereditary ...
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... labours.12 If we13 compare one sermon with another , 14 Bourdaloue will have the advantage ; but if we compare pas- sages , 15 he will lose greatly by the comparison . Bossuet is more luminous , original , and rapid : 18 his style is ...
... labours.12 If we13 compare one sermon with another , 14 Bourdaloue will have the advantage ; but if we compare pas- sages , 15 he will lose greatly by the comparison . Bossuet is more luminous , original , and rapid : 18 his style is ...
Page 37
... labour , 14 and will immortalise15 his memory . He was a member of many distinguished acade- mies , and he united , to profound learning , 18 mo- desty , simplicity , and amiability of temper . 17 12 Grèce ; -13 c'est ; -14 de travail ...
... labour , 14 and will immortalise15 his memory . He was a member of many distinguished acade- mies , and he united , to profound learning , 18 mo- desty , simplicity , and amiability of temper . 17 12 Grèce ; -13 c'est ; -14 de travail ...
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Page 199 - And binding nature fast in fate, Left free the human will : What conscience * dictates to be done, Or warns me not to do ; 15 This, teach me more than hell to shun ; That, more than heaven pursue.