English Synonymes Classified and Explained: With Practical Exercises Designed for Schools and Private TuitionD. Appleton, 1848 - 344 páginas |
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... former that it is met with in Shakspere and Milton . The quotation from ' Julius Cæsar : ' and come down With fearful bravery , thinking by this face To fasten in our thoughts that they have courage . must not be mistaken for an ...
... former that it is met with in Shakspere and Milton . The quotation from ' Julius Cæsar : ' and come down With fearful bravery , thinking by this face To fasten in our thoughts that they have courage . must not be mistaken for an ...
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... former ex- presses a power to execute , and consequently has an active signification . Again , the idea of reason enters into the mean- ing of both the adjectives reasonable and rational ; but the for- mer qualifies a being who ...
... former ex- presses a power to execute , and consequently has an active signification . Again , the idea of reason enters into the mean- ing of both the adjectives reasonable and rational ; but the for- mer qualifies a being who ...
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... former . When- ever the differences between two words may be accounted for on this principle , such words may be termed synonymes of intensity . A fourth class of differences may be formed under the head of POSITIVE and NEGATIVE . Here ...
... former . When- ever the differences between two words may be accounted for on this principle , such words may be termed synonymes of intensity . A fourth class of differences may be formed under the head of POSITIVE and NEGATIVE . Here ...
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... former may be mentioned , Grassi , Ro- mani , and Tommaseo ; and among the latter , Huerta and March . The only works on synonymy deserving of notice which we possess in English are , those of Dr. Trusler , Mr. W. Taylor , of Norwich ...
... former may be mentioned , Grassi , Ro- mani , and Tommaseo ; and among the latter , Huerta and March . The only works on synonymy deserving of notice which we possess in English are , those of Dr. Trusler , Mr. W. Taylor , of Norwich ...
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... former holds but a second place in the opinions of many , and with the majority is considered wholly unimportant . The strength of mind to be acquired by a cul- tivation of the reasoning faculties is not so perceptible to the generality ...
... former holds but a second place in the opinions of many , and with the majority is considered wholly unimportant . The strength of mind to be acquired by a cul- tivation of the reasoning faculties is not so perceptible to the generality ...
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Página 311 - Hence in a season of calm weather, Though inland far we be, Our Souls have sight of that immortal sea Which brought us hither, Can in a moment travel thither, And see the Children sport upon the shore, And hear the mighty waters rolling evermore...
Página 202 - I have seen A curious child, who dwelt upon a tract Of inland ground, applying to his ear The convolutions of a smooth-lipped shell ; To which, in silence hushed, his very soul Listened intensely ; and his countenance soon Brightened with joy ; for from within were heard Murmurings, whereby the monitor expressed Mysterious union with its native sea.
Página 79 - With mazy error under pendent shades Ran nectar, visiting each plant, and fed Flowers worthy of Paradise; which not nice art In beds and curious knots, but nature boon Poured forth profuse on hill and dale and plain...
Página 112 - Grief fills the room up of my absent child, Lies in his bed, walks up and down with me, Puts on his pretty looks, repeats his words, Remembers me of all his gracious parts, Stuffs out his vacant garments with his form; Then, have I reason to be fond of grief ? Fare you well: had you such a loss as I, I could give better comfort than you do.
Página 51 - And, when I am forgotten, as I shall be, And sleep in dull cold marble, where no mention Of me more must be heard of, say, I taught thee; Say, Wolsey, that once trod the ways of glory, And sounded all the depths and shoals of honour...
Página 47 - WHEN I consider how my light is spent, Ere half my days in this dark world and wide, And that one Talent which is death to hide Lodged with me useless, though my soul more bent To serve therewith my Maker, and present My true account, lest He returning chide, "Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?
Página 25 - And Paul said, I would to GOD, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
Página 201 - Thou interposest, that my sudden hand Prevented spares to tell thee yet by deeds What it intends; till first I know of thee...
Página 42 - Millions of spiritual creatures walk the earth Unseen, both when we wake and when we sleep : All these with ceaseless praise his works behold Both day and night.
Página ix - Though justice be thy plea, consider this, That, in the course of justice, none of us Should see salvation: we do pray for mercy; And that same prayer doth teach us all to render The deeds of mercy.