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... maintains it to be a discourse , good or bad depending on whether you do what the word expresses . If the language - form " hush " is thought of simply in relation to its idea , its action , it is THE ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE . 3.
... maintains it to be a discourse , good or bad depending on whether you do what the word expresses . If the language - form " hush " is thought of simply in relation to its idea , its action , it is THE ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE . 3.
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Arnold Tompkins. relation to its idea , its action , it is a word ; if in relation to its thought , its triple unity of subject , predicate , and thinking act , it is a sentence ; if viewed in relation to its effect on the mind , causing ...
Arnold Tompkins. relation to its idea , its action , it is a word ; if in relation to its thought , its triple unity of subject , predicate , and thinking act , it is a sentence ; if viewed in relation to its effect on the mind , causing ...
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... action ; but none but the inspired artist can give the happy stroke ; and to apply the rhetorical test requires insight and reflection . Can we not thus account for the excessive amount of time given to the study of formal language as ...
... action ; but none but the inspired artist can give the happy stroke ; and to apply the rhetorical test requires insight and reflection . Can we not thus account for the excessive amount of time given to the study of formal language as ...
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... action , gesticulation , grimaces , contortions , and the full diapason of the vocal cords . For this purpose , the gravedigger's scene in Hamlet is much to be preferred to Portia's tribute to mercy ; and yet the latter has in it far ...
... action , gesticulation , grimaces , contortions , and the full diapason of the vocal cords . For this purpose , the gravedigger's scene in Hamlet is much to be preferred to Portia's tribute to mercy ; and yet the latter has in it far ...
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... action do I wish to prompt ? When a high - school pupil makes a choice of his graduating theme , he must be examined as to the ground of his choice . Should he choose , Every Cloud has a Silvery Lining , " or " Over the Alps lies Italy ...
... action do I wish to prompt ? When a high - school pupil makes a choice of his graduating theme , he must be examined as to the ground of his choice . Should he choose , Every Cloud has a Silvery Lining , " or " Over the Alps lies Italy ...
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