Chapter IV of The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 (of 10), “Ver. 560, &C,” is here in full — 2338 sentences across 468 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter IV
Chapter IV of The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 (of 10), “Ver. 560, &C,” is here in full — 2338 sentences across 468 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Rules for the conduct of manners in a critic--1. Candour, ver. 563--Modesty, ver. 566--Good breeding, ver. 572--Sincerity and freedom of advice, ver.
Chapter IV of The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 (of 10), “Ver. 560, &C,” is here in full — 2338 sentences across 468 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading “566--Good breeding, ver.”
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading “Rules for the conduct of manners in a critic--1.”
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading “Rules for the conduct of manners in a critic--1.”
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading “572--Sincerity and freedom of advice, ver.”
social deportment
From this reading “Rules for the conduct of manners in a critic--1.”
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading “563--Modesty, ver.”
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading “Rules for the conduct of manners in a critic--1.”
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading “572--Sincerity and freedom of advice, ver.”
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In this reading “566--Good breeding, ver.”
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From this reading Rules for the conduct of manners in a critic--1.
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From this reading 563--Modesty, ver.
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From this reading 566--Good breeding, ver.
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From this reading 572--Sincerity and freedom of advice, ver.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rules for the conduct of manners in a critic--1.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading 572--Sincerity and freedom of advice, ver.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 572--Sincerity and freedom of advice, ver.
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading 566--Good breeding, ver.
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading Candour, ver.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Rules for the conduct of manners in a critic--1.
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Rules for the conduct of manners in a critic--1.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rules for the conduct of manners in a critic--1.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading 572--Sincerity and freedom of advice, ver.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading 566--Good breeding, ver.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rules for the conduct of manners in a critic--1.
social deportment
From this reading Rules for the conduct of manners in a critic--1.
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading 563--Modesty, ver.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rules for the conduct of manners in a critic--1.
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Rules for the conduct of manners in a critic--1.
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading 572--Sincerity and freedom of advice, ver.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rules for the conduct of manners in a critic--1.
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From this reading Candour, ver.
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Chapter 4 holds 2338 sentences of The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 (of 10), unabridged, divided into 468 reading sections.
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