A Text-book on Rhetoric (1882) |
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... cach other , presenting thoughts in contrast or in alternation ; · or they may express thoughts one of which shall be ( 3 ) a consequence of the other , or ( 4 ) an inference from it . They are usually connected by conjunctions , bat ...
... cach other , presenting thoughts in contrast or in alternation ; · or they may express thoughts one of which shall be ( 3 ) a consequence of the other , or ( 4 ) an inference from it . They are usually connected by conjunctions , bat ...
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... cach modified , if need be , by dependent clauses . But the thoughts of these leading clauses must be closely related , one continuing the other , in contrast with it , a consequence of it , or an inference from it , and all the clauses ...
... cach modified , if need be , by dependent clauses . But the thoughts of these leading clauses must be closely related , one continuing the other , in contrast with it , a consequence of it , or an inference from it , and all the clauses ...
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... cach trifling page , Survey the precious works that please the age , This truth , at least , let satire ' s self allow , No dearth of bards can be complained of now . The loaded press beneath her labor groans , And printers ' devils ...
... cach trifling page , Survey the precious works that please the age , This truth , at least , let satire ' s self allow , No dearth of bards can be complained of now . The loaded press beneath her labor groans , And printers ' devils ...
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