| Lindley Murray - English language - 1805 - 350 pages
...parenthetical marks. We must, however, except cases of interrogation and exclamation ; as, " While they wish to please, (and why should they not wish it ?) they disdain dishonorable means." " It was represented by an analogy, (Oh, how inadequate !) which was borrowed... | |
| Lindley Murray - English language - 1809 - 330 pages
...parenthetical marks. We must, however, except cases of interrogation and exclamation : as, " While they wish to please, (and why should they not wish it ?) they disdain dishonourable means." "It was representedby an analogy, (Oh, how inadequate 1 which was borrowed from,"... | |
| Hannah More - 1813 - 276 pages
...another way. Frankness, truth, and simplicity, therefore as they are inexpressibly charming, so are they peculiarly commendable in women, and nobly evince...not wish it ?) they disdain to have recourse to any thin,^ but what is fair, and just, and honourable to effect it ; that they scorn to attain the most... | |
| Jonathan Morgan - English language - 1814 - 298 pages
...necessary to make sense, and should be read quicker, and in a weaker tone of voice : as, 11 While they wish to please, (and why should they not wish it ?; they disdain dishonorable means." " It was represented by an analogy, (O, how inadequate !) which was borrowed,"... | |
| A. W. Winkelmann - English language - 1816 - 514 pages
...parenthetical marks. We must, however, except cases of interrogation and exclamation: as, "While they wish to please, (and why should they not wish it?) they disdain dishonourable means." "It •was reprcs«nted by an analogy, (Oh, how "mad equati1!) which was borrowed... | |
| Charles M. Ingersoll - English language - 1825 - 298 pages
...parenthetical marks. We must, however, except cases of interrogation and exclamation : as, ''While they wish to please, (and why should they not wish it ?) they disdain dishonourable means." " It was represented by an analogy, (Oh, how inadequate !) which was borrowed... | |
| Hannah More - English literature - 1827 - 542 pages
...as they are inexpressibly charming, so arc they peculiarly commendable in women ; and nobly evincp that while the possessors of them wish to please (and why should lhc\ not wish it ?) lliey disdain to have recourse to any thing but what is fair, and jus!, imd honourable... | |
| Hannah More - Children - 1830 - 472 pages
...another way. Frankness, truth, and simplicity, therefore, as they are inexpressibly charming, so are they peculiarly commendable in women ; and nobly evince,...desired end by any but the most lawful means. The beauty of simplicity is, indeed, so intimately felt, and generally acknowledged by all who have a true... | |
| Hannah More - English literature - 1830 - 494 pages
...another way. Frankness, truth, and simplicity, therefore, as they are inexpressibly charming, so are they peculiarly commendable in women ; and nobly evince,...desired end by any but the most lawful means. The beauty of simplicity is, indeed, so intimately felt, and generally acknowledged by all who have a true... | |
| Hannah More - Bible plays - 1830 - 574 pages
...another way. frankness, truth, and simplicity, therefore, as they arc inexpressibly charming, so are they peculiarly commendable in women ; and nobly evince...scorn to attain the most desired end by any but the roost lawful means. The beauty of simplicity is indeed so intimately felt and generally acknowledged... | |
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