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For this use of the voice in the special service of will-power, or propelling force, it is necessary first to test its freedom.
EXPRESSIVE VOICE CULTUREJESSIE ELDRIDGE SOUTHWICKThe voice of the orator peculiarly should be free from studied effects, and responsive to motive.
EXPRESSIVE VOICE CULTUREJESSIE ELDRIDGE SOUTHWICKNot suspecting her motive, he represented the hazard of putting so great an affront on the favourite of the Empress.
THE PASTOR'S FIRE-SIDE VOL. 3 OF 4JANE PORTERWharton smiled at this littleness in so great a man, but determined that he should feel the power he despised.
THE PASTOR'S FIRE-SIDE VOL. 3 OF 4JANE PORTERHe brings out all their power, brilliancy and careering wildness, and makes the greatest sensation of them.
MUSIC-STUDY IN GERMANYAMY FAYShe knew that she alone of all human beings was gifted with the power to understand and fully sympathize with him.
HILDA LESSWAYSARNOLD BENNETTWe live in an age that is at best about a century and a half old—the age of machinery and power.
THE UNSOLVED RIDDLE OF SOCIAL JUSTICESTEPHEN LEACOCKLift up thy hand over the strange nations, that they may see thy power.
THE BIBLE, DOUAY-RHEIMS VERSIONVARIOUSHowever great the power of Revival, there is no memory unless there was a First Impression.
ASSIMILATIVE MEMORYMARCUS DWIGHT LARROWE (AKA PROF. A. LOISETTE)The ability to sustain the tone for a long time will increase, and with it the power of the muscles exercised.
EXPRESSIVE VOICE CULTUREJESSIE ELDRIDGE SOUTHWICK