An Oxford Anthology of English ProseArnold Whitridge, John Wendell Dodds, Howard Foster Lowry Oxford University Press, 1935 - 950 pages |
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Page 259
... manner , at the same time he came within the target of the gentleman who rode against him , and taking him with incredible force be- fore him on the pummel of his saddle , he in that manner rid the tournament over , with an air that ...
... manner , at the same time he came within the target of the gentleman who rode against him , and taking him with incredible force be- fore him on the pummel of his saddle , he in that manner rid the tournament over , with an air that ...
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... manner of doing all these things opens the way to the heart , and facilitates , or rather insures , their effects . From your own observation , reflect what a disagreeable impression an awkward address , a slovenly figure , an ...
... manner of doing all these things opens the way to the heart , and facilitates , or rather insures , their effects . From your own observation , reflect what a disagreeable impression an awkward address , a slovenly figure , an ...
Page 271
... Manner is all , in everything : it is by Manner only that you can please , and consequently rise . All your Greek will never advance you from Secretary to Envoy , or from Envoy to Embassador ; but your address , your manner , your air ...
... Manner is all , in everything : it is by Manner only that you can please , and consequently rise . All your Greek will never advance you from Secretary to Envoy , or from Envoy to Embassador ; but your address , your manner , your air ...
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Le Morte Darthur | 1 |
Roger Ascham 15151568 | 19 |
Sir Thomas North | 29 |
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