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... tence , which we esteem the most important , by laying a greater stress of voice upon them than we do upon others ; and it is surprising to observe how the sense of a phrase may be altered by varying the emphasis . The following example ...
... tence , which we esteem the most important , by laying a greater stress of voice upon them than we do upon others ; and it is surprising to observe how the sense of a phrase may be altered by varying the emphasis . The following example ...
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... tence and sentence is destroyed - and also , that be- tween the several words of the same sentence ; and consequently , all the grace of speaking is lost , and in a great measure the advantage derived from being heard . Young persons ...
... tence and sentence is destroyed - and also , that be- tween the several words of the same sentence ; and consequently , all the grace of speaking is lost , and in a great measure the advantage derived from being heard . Young persons ...
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