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... expression for our own feeling in the compositions of our favorite masters . My mother sang English and Italian songs delight- fully ; her voice - pure soprano - was sweet , clear and full toned . Music was our only real joy ; it ...
... expression for our own feeling in the compositions of our favorite masters . My mother sang English and Italian songs delight- fully ; her voice - pure soprano - was sweet , clear and full toned . Music was our only real joy ; it ...
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... expression to my thoughts . I was a very child at heart , acting out frankly and truly my nature . I was always truthful in those days ; I have tried hard to keep my lips from lying since , but I dare not say I have always 54 QUEST ...
... expression to my thoughts . I was a very child at heart , acting out frankly and truly my nature . I was always truthful in those days ; I have tried hard to keep my lips from lying since , but I dare not say I have always 54 QUEST ...
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... expression of thought . Possibly , his parents having had a kind of rank in their far - off land previous to being en- trapped into slavery , or his early experience of life , may have made Ermine stubborn in the prejudice he held ...
... expression of thought . Possibly , his parents having had a kind of rank in their far - off land previous to being en- trapped into slavery , or his early experience of life , may have made Ermine stubborn in the prejudice he held ...
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... of his own trouble , he diverted his aunt's mind from the sad thoughts oppressing her , and had the satisfaction of seeing her face resume its resigned , tranquil expression . The physician did not fail to arrive at his usual QUEST . 131.
... of his own trouble , he diverted his aunt's mind from the sad thoughts oppressing her , and had the satisfaction of seeing her face resume its resigned , tranquil expression . The physician did not fail to arrive at his usual QUEST . 131.
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... expression of thought ; thus communing without reserve , Ralph and Adelaide heeded not time as it passed . He did not disturb the delight of their interview by reference to his speedy departure ; it would be better , he thought QUEST ...
... expression of thought ; thus communing without reserve , Ralph and Adelaide heeded not time as it passed . He did not disturb the delight of their interview by reference to his speedy departure ; it would be better , he thought QUEST ...
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Page 40 - And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door; And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming, . And the lamp-light o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor: And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor Shall be lifted — nevermore...
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