| 单词 | perspicuity |
| 例句 | “Dear me, you are being truthful today,” he said, with remarkable perspicuity. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Zbigniew Brzezinski, national security adviser to President Jimmy Carter, made similar points— with a lot more perspicuity — in his recent book, “Strategic Vision.” Books of The Times: ?The World America Made,? by Robert Kagan 2012-02-14T01:41:09Z In a famous passage from Federalist 37, Madison doubted the capacity of language to produce the “perspicuity” — the linguistic precision — needed for such interpretation. Perspective | The framers of the Constitution didn’t worry about ‘originalism’ 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z As a teenager Ben received a letter from his father saying his writing was inferior: “in elegance of expression, in method and in perspicuity, of which he convinced me by several instances,” as Franklin recalled. The Science of Improving Your Performance at Almost Anything 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z The relative simplicity and perspicuity of geometrical and physical relations supply here the conditions of natural and easy progress. Popular scientific lectures 2012-04-24T02:00:17.273Z Notwithstanding the perspicuity and apparent genuineness of this message, it was some time before I could make up my mind to follow the directions it gave me. There is no Death 2012-03-22T02:00:39.257Z This perspicuity and exactness are secured by a new vocabulary which may seem at first glance, on account of its unfamiliarity, elaborate and incomprehensible, but which is, when mastered, the greatest possible aid to understanding. A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution 2012-03-17T02:01:00.033Z The scent of the dog, the vision of the hawk, are less acute after feeding; and this is one of the chief causes of the greater perspicuity in our ideas when fasting in the morning. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z The brevity, simplicity, and perspicuity of his methods will appeal forcibly to students.... Early Days in North Queensland 2012-01-24T03:00:29.987Z Mr. Cowper, in his interpretation of many words and expressions of dubious explication, has generally chosen that sense which seemed most to contribute to the perspicuity of the passage: thus in Iliad, iv. v. The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume I (of 3) 2012-01-18T03:00:13.193Z Unlike the others, however, which we have just cited, it is powerfully winged; and we should consequently expect to trace the evidences of its northward progression with comparative perspicuity. On the Variation of Species, with Especial Reference to the Insecta ; Followed by an Inquiry into the Nature of Genera 2012-01-17T03:00:21.933Z "That's about it!" said Meg, giving a small laugh at the child's perspicuity. The White Peacock 2012-01-14T03:00:21.627Z But, moreover, words of singular simplicity and perspicuity were used in describing the acts by which our Lord became man for us and redeemed us. Church and State as Seen in the Formation of Christendom 2012-01-11T03:00:30.173Z The great secret of his power as an orator, in my judgment, lay in the clearness and perspicuity of his statements. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2 (of 2) The True Story of a Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:32.877Z In pressing my suit I rely entirely upon your love of perspicuity and your passion for arithmetic, which will find in the ledgers of my steward an almost inexhaustible gratification and indulgence.’ Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z And don't discredit your perspicuity and their attention by announcing it more than once. Sunday-School Success A Book of Practical Methods for Sunday-School Teachers and Officers 2011-12-21T03:00:45.660Z In point of perspicuity, precision, and distinctness, therefore, the duties of customs are much more inferior to those of excise. An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations 2011-12-05T03:00:41.403Z Narciso must have been a lad of exceptional perspicuity and judgment, for his father placed him in charge of a branch establishment at Valencia. The History of Cuba, vol. 3 2011-11-28T03:00:26.510Z But I anticipate the answer that it is not the number of texts which will decide the question, but their perspicuity and evidence, which constitute their force. St. Peter, His Name and His Office As set forth in holy scripture 2011-11-28T03:00:25.013Z “Oh, you don’t have to tell me that,” Mrs. Spash announced, triumphant because of her own perspicuity. Out of the Air 2011-11-21T03:00:14.460Z No one could reach such excellence, without purity in the choice of words, justness of construction, joined with perspicuity of style. Memoir of John Howe Peyton in sketches by his contemporaries, together with some of his public and private letters, etc., also a sketch of Ann M. Peyton 2011-11-15T03:00:20.413Z This Essay soon attracted a great share of the public attention, by the ingenuity of the reasonings, and the perspicuity with which they were displayed. An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations 2011-12-05T03:00:41.403Z He is an entire master of his subject, and has urged it with a degree of perspicuity and eloquence, that I know has much struck his antagonists. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution Volume 7. 2011-11-03T02:00:18.037Z What, then, do Lutherans think of the perspicuity of those texts by which Anglicans maintain the superiority of bishops over presbyters? St. Peter, His Name and His Office As set forth in holy scripture 2011-11-28T03:00:25.013Z It may seem strange that a man who wrote with so much perspicuity, vivacity and grace should have been, whenever he took a part in conversation, an empty, noisy, blundering rattle. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" 2011-10-31T02:00:28.703Z The three foundations of thought;—perspicuity, amplitude, and justness. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z He raises himself as a masterly exception above all that artists in writing demand of themselves—propriety, reserve, character, steadfastness of purpose, comprehensiveness, perspicuity, good deportment in gait and feature. Human, All-Too-Human, Part II 2011-10-26T02:00:29.773Z Both of you handle this argument with great learning, judgment, and perspicuity. Three Hours after Marriage 2011-10-10T02:00:20.823Z It is, then, no unfair inference that Protestants have no particular reason to boast triumphantly of the perspicuity and evidence of the texts on which they severally rely. St. Peter, His Name and His Office As set forth in holy scripture 2011-11-28T03:00:25.013Z The system was developed with great perspicuity and completeness in a work remarkable for the vivacity of its style and the felicity of its illustration. Scientific Culture, and Other Essays Second Edition; with Additions 2011-09-17T02:00:31.747Z The three canons of perspicuity;—the word that is necessary, the quantity that is necessary, and the manner that is necessary. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z It was this that Columba had, this serene perspicuity. The Divine Adventure Volume IV 2011-09-04T02:00:03.717Z This is a point of which so many people, renowned for their political perspicuity, seem to lose sight. A Cabinet Secret 2011-07-31T02:00:10.693Z But are they therefore deterred by the number of their enemies, or do they distrust the goodness of their cause, or doubt the perspicuity of those documents on which they rely for the victory? St. Peter, His Name and His Office As set forth in holy scripture 2011-11-28T03:00:25.013Z Why, in writing, should they not express themselves with strong grammatical coherence, and a certain bold perspicuity, if not able to reach refinement and elegance? A Logic Of Facts Or, Every-day Reasoning 2011-07-22T02:00:18.543Z I think it is written with perspicuity, chasteness, and impartiality. Conversations on Natural Philosophy, in which the Elements of that Science are Familiarly Explained 2011-07-12T02:00:28.027Z Too long, some said, but it was so masterly in its perspicuity, and dealt so thoroughly with the whole case, that it was finally declared to be the very perfection of forensic eloquence. Eli's Children The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family 2011-07-08T02:00:20.557Z The vast amount of reading, the sagacity, and the perspicuity of the man are alike admirable. The Influence of the Bible on Civilisation 2011-07-06T02:00:51.053Z Verbal perspicuity is followed by real, or that which concerns the subject matter. St. Peter, His Name and His Office As set forth in holy scripture 2011-11-28T03:00:25.013Z It is known by its perspicuity of speech and singleness of purpose. A Logic Of Facts Or, Every-day Reasoning 2011-07-22T02:00:18.543Z Among the many striking merits of this book, are, the perspicuity of the narrative, and chasteness of the style. Conversations on Natural Philosophy, in which the Elements of that Science are Familiarly Explained 2011-07-12T02:00:28.027Z In her present reflections, Helena and her lover approached to the front of the stage, and were viewed with equal perspicuity. Ormond, Volume II (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:19.953Z This was a question which Lord Shaftesbury usually answered with great promptitude and perspicuity, rarely failing to put the questions before their Lordships in an unmistakable form. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:11.200Z As to style, I have laboured only for perspicuity, and where a homely expression has best answered this end, I have not hesitated to adopt it. A Review of Edwards's 2011-04-27T02:00:19.047Z But having once given them, perspicuity requires that he should adhere to them. A Logic Of Facts Or, Every-day Reasoning 2011-07-22T02:00:18.543Z In reasoning, as much brevity must be used as is consistent with perspicuity; but in dialogue, so much verbiage must be employed, that the scope of the argument is generally lost. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z They are both great Chiefs—whose mental and intellectual faculties have a wonderful similarity—and whose sayings and doings are characterised by an astonishing resemblance in nerve, perspicuity, vigour, and success. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 370, August 1846 2011-04-01T02:00:28.747Z It explains with great perspicuity the uses and abuses of our faculty of abstraction, which is not a spiritual, but merely an intellectual faculty. Education in The Home, The Kindergarten, and The Primary School 2011-03-27T02:00:15.947Z But it is by repetition, and by placing the same things in new positions, that we often best attain perspicuity, and succeed in rendering philosophical ideas familiar. A Review of Edwards's 2011-04-27T02:00:19.047Z I afterwards regretted this course, as the one remark made by the latter, "that the Abbess should now be allowed to deliver her message," showed greater perspicuity than anything which was done by the former. Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z All the various topics, he adds, which are enlarged on in this oration, if they could have been introduced with more perspicuity, method, and harmony, could not have been delivered with more energy and strength25. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z Hence he reflected the virtues of neoclassic perspicuity and correctness. Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes 2011-03-08T03:00:46.777Z Vanhoegen bowed submissive assent, and muttered, as I thought, some little flattery about the judicial acuteness and perspicuity. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I 2011-03-03T03:00:56.130Z Banishing metaphor for the sake of attaining greater perspicuity, let us say, First: All acts of knowing are present acts of knowing,—there is no fore knowledge and no after knowledge. A Review of Edwards's 2011-04-27T02:00:19.047Z Do you fancy that the fathers of prodigal sons do not oftentimes perceive the young vagabonds' sins and shortcomings with a terrible perspicuity that pierces the poor fond heart like sharp steel? A Charming Fellow, Volume II (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:26.237Z Had not the gentleman sufficient perspicuity of understanding to know the difference between the principles involved in a measure and a bill which professed to carry them out? Presidential Candidates: containing Sketches, Biographical, Personal and Political, of Prominent Candidates for the Presidency in 1860 2011-02-27T03:00:34.390Z Uniting the "wit of Voltaire with the simplicity of Rousseau," Franklin achieved a style "only surpassed by the unimprovable Hobbes of Malmesbury, the paragon of perspicuity." Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes 2011-03-08T03:00:46.777Z I am charmed with the perspicuity you display. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. 2011-02-18T03:00:17.957Z The spoken language is polysyllabic and harmonious, and possesses conjugations, tenses, cases, &c., to facilitate its perspicuity, and increase its variety of expressions. The Progress of Ethnology An Account of Recent Archaeological, Philological and Geographical Researches in Various Parts of the Globe 2011-02-12T03:00:34.983Z These promised to lend a certain perspicuity to my thoughts, that would enable me to set my proceedings in some order. The Guerilla Chief And other Tales 2011-02-10T03:00:53.627Z Never was his clear and searching intellect more conspicuous; never did he display more logical acuteness, nor trace out a difficult narrative with more easy perspicuity. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z The King then entered with considerable warmth, but with all his own remarkable perspicuity, into a detail of late changes and events in the Cabinet. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z I. and II. delivered in Boston in 1844, where this topic is treated with great perspicuity and cogency. An Examination of the Testimony of the Four Evangelists 2011-01-19T03:00:17.237Z He also produced some fine illuminated missals, and explained every thing with so much grace and perspicuity as quite delighted her. Mystery and Confidence, Vol. 2 A Tale 2011-01-17T03:00:56.773Z The distribution of his materials, however is the only childish part of the book; for in other respects it must be acknowledged to be a model of perspicuity, precision, and force. Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History Her narration is executed with a precision and perspicuity, which would have become the pen of an accomplished historian. Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams We have already said that his book was noted for the elegance of its style and its perspicuity. Catholic Churchmen in Science It is paramount in the union of ease in movement with perspicuity of matter, of both with real splendor, and of all with immense rapidity and striking force. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16 The whole subject is discussed with much perspicuity and force by Stillingfleet, who seems however not to press very greatly the right of trial by peers, aware no doubt of the weight of opposite precedents. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 In it he describes with considerable exactness and perspicuity all the species which his predecessors had made known, adding those that had been discovered in his own time. Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History “These Discourses are all marked by profound thought and perspicuity of sentiment.” Döderlein's Hand-book of Latin Synonymes Mr. Jefferson says of his style: "No writer has exceeded Paine in familiarity of style, in perspicuity of expression, happiness of elucidation, and in simple and unassuming language." Junius Unmasked or, Thomas Paine the author of the Letters of Junius and the Declaration of Independence Civil, certainly," said Stocmar, "but as little flattering to his own perspicuity as to myself. One Of Them In the Guardian, Addison has stated, with his wonted lucidity and perspicuity, those mechanical rules to which, in his idea, the type of poetry termed 'pastoral' should conform. Allan Ramsay Famous Scots Series Theories and hypotheses which were of old and acknowledged acceptance I glanced hurriedly at as I went on, and with a perspicuity and clearness I never before felt exposed their fallacies and unmasked their errors. Arthur O'Leary His Wanderings And Ponderings In Many Lands These he followed by another series on questions more nearly connected with the practical interests of his auditors,—putting before them with admirable perspicuity the ideas he had formed on the commercial policy of England. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 94, August, 1865 The Hadis from which the pupils were reading was on the subject of prayer, and the Moulvi explained the passages with great force and perspicuity as the pupils read them out turn by turn. Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier A Record of Sixteen Years' Close Intercourse with the Natives of the Indian Marches And when I heard the chords sound plainer and plainer, I felt as though a new sense was awakened in me, and apprehended with wonderful perspicuity, that which had appeared unfathomable. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors For without claiming any especial perspicuity, I must confess that I have never been the raw material out of which 'suckers' are manufactured. Captain Macedoine's Daughter Nor does the Doctor atone for this by the beauty of his style and the perspicuity of his tone. The London Pulpit Every circumstance of the adventure still dwells on my memory, and enables me to describe with greater perspicuity the brutal fierceness of the Indians when they have surprised or overpowered an enemy. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 1 “Yes,” argued the orator: “No,” with less grace and perspicuity, Nahinu, retained by the Portuguese. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) The Religion of Protestants is characterized by much fairness and acuteness of argument, and was commended by Locke as a discipline of “perspicuity and the way of right reasoning.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" Thought requires some proposition clearly conceived and perspicuously expressed in a sentence; and the clearness of the Thought will be ascertained by the perspicuity of its verbal expression. On the Nature of Thought or, The act of thinking and its connexion with a perspicuous sentence Aunt M'riar was not a stimulus to conversation as far as perspicuity went. When Ghost Meets Ghost I must say, Mary, that I gave you credit for greater perspicuity. The Moving Finger A few explanatory notes are added; and indeed, from the perspicuity of the Author, very few were found necessary. Elements of Chemistry, In a New Systematic Order, Containing all the Modern Discoveries The perspicuity of their style, the force of their arguments, and especially the thoroughly Christian temper which pervades them throughout, cannot fail, if they be read, to secure commendation, even where they fail to convince. The Baptist Magazine, Vol. 27, January, 1835 The clearness of the thought will be manifested by the perspicuity of the sentence that expresses it. On the Nature of Thought or, The act of thinking and its connexion with a perspicuous sentence De Morgan’s writings, however excellent, give little idea of the perspicuity and elegance of his viva voce expositions, which never failed to fix the attention of all who were worthy of hearing him. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" Ira A. Cole's essay on "The Gods of Our Fathers" is the leading feature and, though not of perfect perspicuity nor faultless unity, is none the less noteworthy as a sincere expression of Pantheism. Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922 I see with startling vividness events that actually come to pass, and sometimes with equal perspicuity events that, as far as I know, are never fulfilled. Byways of Ghost-Land The narrative would lose the character of perspicuity which is so necessary for the whole matter, if it were complete in the subordinate circumstances. Christology of the Old Testament: And a Commentary on the Messianic Predictions, Vol. 1 He did not seek splendor of diction, but that perspicuity, that transparency of expression which would convey the thought most directly to the mind. Benjamin Franklin A Picture of the Struggles of Our Infant Nation One Hundred Years Ago American Pioneers and Patriots Series He surpasses the school of Antiphon in perspicuity, the school of Lysias in verve, the school of Isocrates in variety, in felicity, in symmetry, in pathos, in power. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" Perhaps we are mistaken, but our confusion is evidence of the lack of perspicuity in this passage. Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922 She saw the lady's face distinctly; every feature in it, together with the clothes she was wearing, stood out with startling perspicuity. Byways of Ghost-Land There may, indeed, be some doubt as to his perspicuity. Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) “Every step in the process is traced with admirable perspicuity and fullness by Mr. Geikie.” Fungi: Their Nature and Uses Characterised by perspicuity, accuracy, careful and truly scientific arrangement, and unusual condensation. Notes and Queries, Number 218, December 31, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc In passing upon the merits of Dowdell's Bearcat, Mr. Fritter shows equal penetration and perspicuity, and we are convinced that his rank amongst amateur reviewers is very high. Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922 What he has to say he says with such perspicuity that no one doubts his meaning. Three Years in the Federal Cavalry He would equally rival Cicero in fulness and perspicuity; whilst a severe rejection of everything slovenly or superfluous would save him from ever deviating into the merely florid. Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) Newspaper men were rigorously excluded from the area over which martial law prevailed and the official communiqu�s seldom erred on the side of perspicuity. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War New characters are daily constructed, in which convenience, rather than perspicuity, has been consulted. Travels in China, Containing Descriptions, Observations, and Comparisons, Made and Collected in the Course of a Short Residence at the Imperial Palace of Yuen-Min-Yuen, and on a Subsequent Journey through the Country from Pekin to Canton I could have made this the biggest book with half the trouble it has taken me to make it the best: concentration and perspicuity have been my aim. The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual Each subject is displayed, in a new method, with perspicuity, conciseness, simplicity, and classic taste. The History of Dartmouth College Cicero is least valued for his highest merits, his fulness, and his perspicuity. Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) M. Burette has treated this subject in several dissertations, printed in the Memoirs of the Academy of Belles Lettres; wherein purity, perspicuity, and elegance of style are united with profound erudition. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) Old Roger is one of my most favourite authors; and I wish English scholars255 in general not only to read his works frequently, but to imitate the terseness and perspicuity of his style. Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance The whole argument is conducted in simple and unpretending language, with great perspicuity, and scrupulous attention to logical form. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History This was a loss, both in the way of theoretical correctness and perspicuity. A Handbook of the English Language Written throughout with a perspicuity seldom exemplified when dealing with economic science.”—Scotsman. Life of Charles Darwin And if argument is the only remaining form in which that clash of arms of olden times is witnessed by them to-day, it is with no diminished interest or perspicuity that they register its results. Too Old for Dolls A Novel With remarkable perspicuity and telling conviction, General von Bernhardi has dealt in an exhaustive manner with every subject demanding a Cavalry soldier's study and thought. Cavalry in Future Wars If I may thus attain perspicuity, I can bear the imputation of egotism. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I It commends itself by its clear arrangement of the topics, its perspicuity of language, and its constant practical bearings. A Handbook of the English Language One is, that I have a conscience easily alarmed; the other, that I am gifted with a perspicuity not easily deluded.” Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora He will find it all arranged in this intelligent and interesting work with perspicuity and completeness. Memoirs of the Court and Cabinets of George the Third From the Original Family Documents, Volume 2 But in speaking he always hit the nail on the head, and carried his hearers with him by the energy and perspicuity of his argument. The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson By One of the Firm He writes in a manly, straightforward manner, and expresses his meaning with sufficient force and perspicuity: but there is no sustained elegance of diction; there is often all apparent disdain of it. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 382, October 1847 This amount of perspicuity is attained, by different processes, in the French, Spanish, and Scandinavian languages. A Handbook of the English Language He was satisfied, not with the outlaw’s conscience, but his perspicuity. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora The language he held upon this occasion is remarkable not only from its constitutional soundness, but for the perspicuity with which it states the actual question in contest, stripped of all disguises and evasions. Memoirs of the Court and Cabinets of George the Third From the Original Family Documents, Volume 2 Bentham's style, on the contrary, was so wanting in beauty and perspicuity that one at least of his chief works is best known to English readers in the admirable French paraphrase of his friend Dumont. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) He is a perspicuity of vanity in variety, and suggests youth to perpetrate such vices, as otherwise they had haply nere heard of. Microcosmography or, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters The task of mediating between science and the popular mind, is one that requires a peculiar gift of perspicuity, both in thought and style; and this, I think, the author possesses in an eminent degree. A Handbook of the English Language He heard him answer, with good breeding and perspicuity, the questions that were put to him, and saw him conduct his affairs with an openness which gained the confidence of all. Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers His sense of proportion is just, and his narrative flows along with ease and perspicuity. Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 "His expressions are more elegant, and there is more method and perspicuity in his composition." The Printer Boy. Or How Benjamin Franklin Made His Mark. An Example for Youth. This particular landlord, though he looks like one of the old school, should be congratulated on a perspicuity which few of his confreres in England possess. The Automobilist Abroad The political perspicuity of the address was perhaps somewhat obscured by its being chivalrously pointed towards those fair beings who brighten our existence and lengthen our griefs. In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim Its search after truth is honest and impetuous, and its results would have appeared as interesting as they are indeed valuable, had they but been arranged with ordinary perspicuity, and represented in simple terms. On the Old Road Vol. 1 (of 2) A Collection of Miscellaneous Essays and Articles on Art and Literature This was written with a firm hand on four sides of a foolscap sheet, expressed with great perspicuity, and signed with the convict's name. Mystic London: or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis His style is a model of terseness, vigor, and perspicuity, and yet the reader is constantly charmed by its chaste purity and grace. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 108, October, 1866 We believe we understand the latter sentence; it is, however, somewhat affected, and does not rightly balance the perspicuity. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 54, No. 338, December 1843 The research on which it is founded, and its perspicuity and arrangement, entitle it to a form more permanent than manuscript. A Dissertation on the Medical Properties and Injurious Effects of the Habitual Use of Tobacco "This book will do more to secure rhetorical perspicuity, propriety, and precision of expression than any other text-book of higher English yet produced." The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VIII (of X) With singular acuteness and perspicuity Lord Stanley described the former systems as subject to local influence and subservient to local ends. The History of Tasmania, Volume I F. 87 The translation here is somewhat pleonastic for the sake of perspicuity; the original is clear in itself, but not to us who have no such practice. The Odyssey of Homer As the end of method is perspicuity, that series is sufficiently regular that avoids obscurity; and where there is no obscurity, it will not be difficult to discover method. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II Certainly there was not often any want of perspicuity in Mistress Winter’s admonitions, though there might occasionally be a little lack of elegance and gentleness. For the Master's Sake A Story of the Days of Queen Mary I read the tables drawn wi' care For an insurance company; Her chance o' life was stated there, Wi' perfect perspicuity. The Book of Humorous Verse Most people will be surprised and delighted with Mr. Hale’s simplicity, perspicuity and ingenuousness.” The Squirrel-Cage The exact language of science when applied to a woman becomes peculiarly non-piquant and lacking in perspicacity and perspicuity. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8 The Sentiments of a Church of England Man is written with great coolness, moderation, ease, and perspicuity. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II The drift of Chester’s crabbed verse is not clear, nor can the praise of perspicuity be allowed to the appendix to which Shakespeare contributed, together with Marston, Chapman, Ben Jonson, and ‘Ignoto.’ A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles He is a wonderful writer—one sui generis—uniting the perspicuity of the English—for we are perspicuous—with the cool, dispassionate reasoning of the Germans. Lavengro The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest This he did with infinite talent and with a perspicuity beyond all praise. Orley Farm It was a proper compliment to her perspicuity that she should know already that he loved her, but his mind smiled as he thought how insufficient sometimes are the bases of knowledge. The Nebuly Coat The politeness and perspicuity of your letter equally claim my earliest exertion. Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters A Family Record Grammarians often recommend 'that' as a means of varying the style; but this end ought to be sought in subservience to the still greater end of perspicuity. The Verbalist A Manual Devoted to Brief Discussions of the Right and the Wrong Use of Words and to Some Other Matters of Interest to Those Who Would Speak and Write with Propriety. It was especially in cases where the original lacked smoothness and perspicuity, the qualities which appealed most strongly to the century, that the claim to improvement was made. Early Theories of Translation The Sophists pointed out with merciless perspicuity the welter, the confusion, the essential irrationality of current social and religious traditions and beliefs. Human Traits and their Social Significance I read the tables drawn wi' care For an Insurance Company; Her chance o' life was stated there Wi' perfect perspicuity. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume VI The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century For perspicuity, terseness, plainness, and conclusiveness of argument this letter stands among the best of all President Lincoln's writings. Slavery and Four Years of War, Vol. 1-2 A Political History of Slavery in the United States Together With a Narrative of the Campaigns and Battles of the Civil War In Which the Author Took Part: 1861-1865 Greek, however, is celebrated for its copiousness in vocabulary, for its perspicuity, and its reproductive power; and its consequent facility of expressing the most novel or abstruse ideas with precision and elegance. Historical Sketches, Volume I (of 3) The Turks in Their Relation to Europe; Marcus Tullius Cicero; Apollonius of Tyana; Primitive Christianity Why blaze, ye bright benignant beaming star, Guiding the homebound seaman from afar, Lighting the outbound wand’rer on his way, With all the lightsome perspicuity of day? The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands Your sublime perspicuity is but too well acquainted with geography—?” The Pacha of Many Tales The parable shows, with great perspicuity and certainty, both the extent and the limits of this withdrawal from human cognizance and help. The Parables of Our Lord That it contains errors in the diction and perspicuity, I will readily confess—but that it is in substance true, and contains much useful information, I must declare as an indisputable fact. The Practical Distiller An Introduction To Making Whiskey, Gin, Brandy, Spirits, &c. &c. of Better Quality, and in Larger Quantities, than Produced by the Present Mode of Distilling, from the Produce of the United States His aim was to excite interest; and he availed himself of this mode of composition for the life and variety, the ease, perspicuity, and vigour which it gave to his discussions. Historical Sketches, Volume I (of 3) The Turks in Their Relation to Europe; Marcus Tullius Cicero; Apollonius of Tyana; Primitive Christianity For clearness of head, for truth-telling simplicity and honesty of purpose, and for perspicuity and liveliness of style, Franklin has, perhaps, no superior. Advice to a Young Man upon First Going to Oxford In Ten Letters, From an Uncle to His Nephew Your perspicuity," Mr. Grex observed, "seems to be of a higher order than your manners. Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo Saint Gregory surpasses himself in perspicuity and strength of reasoning, in his polemic works against all the chief heretics of his time. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March Now, as he hastily drew out his watch, it occurred to him that Lessing's chauffeur was a fellow of more perspicuity than he had given him credit for. The Lovely Lady A birth-mark of a Stettin apple, which is visible only in autumn when that fruit is ripening, plays the part of Box's strawberry in the farce, and with as much perspicuity. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 96, October 1865 Time showed that he granted a perspicuity and energy to the members of his council which Iyeyasu alone possessed. Bakemono Yashiki (The Haunted House), Retold from the Japanese Originals Tales of the Tokugawa, Volume 2 In caution, in profound foresight, in coolness and affability of temper, and in perspicuity and logical shrewdness of oratory, he has been without a superior since the death of Webster. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 2, August, 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy It is justly admired both for the excellent instructions it contains, and for the simplicity and perspicuity of the style; and was publicly read in the church in Asia, in St. Jerom's time. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March The Constitution of the United States was the model followed throughout, with only such changes as experience suggested for better practical working or for greater perspicuity. The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government But while thus providing more especially for the wants of the classical student, he has not been unmindful of the neatness and perspicuity required to satisfy the English reader. The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 The work is also remarkable for the conciseness and perspicuity of its style, the clearness of its descriptions, and the admirable arrangement of its matter. The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, February 1844 Volume 23, Number 2 As a poet, Pringle is chiefly remarkable for elegance of versification, perspicuity of sentiment, and deep and generous feeling. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume III The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century He has the invention, copiousness, and perspicuity of Cicero; and all the elegance and accuracy of composition which is admired in Isocrates, with much greater variety and freedom. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March Most men are so made that they have a high opinion of their own perspicuity, but a very unfavourable one generally of that of other men. Mrs. Piper & the Society for Psychical Research Firm and intrepid, he maintained, in each reply, the utmost perspicuity and justness both of thought and expression; mild and equable, he rose into no passion at that unusual authority which was assumed over him. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part E. From Charles I. to Cromwell This trio took to themselves the credit of having overcome the squeamishness of society, and as a reward for their perspicuity they considered themselves entitled to intimacy with their idol. The King's Men A Tale of To-morrow This practice imparts ease and perspicuity, and it teaches that writing ought to be and may be as little difficult as conversation. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 6, December 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy The judicious F. Sirmond, far more equitable than F. Garnier. admires Theodoret's brevity, joined with great perspicuity, especially in his commentaries, and commends the pleasing beauty and attic elegance of his style. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March Apollonia was stating to Lothair, with brilliant perspicuity, the reasons which quite induced her to believe that the Gulf Stream had changed its course, and the political and social consequences that might accrue. Some Diversions of a Man of Letters What I had to say, I compressed in a few words, and adhered to perspicuity and candour with the utmost care. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 It did not strain his sense of perspicuity over much to see exactly what was going on in her mind. The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches Cornelius Celsus, in the manner of the Skeptics, has written a good many tracts, which are not without elegance and perspicuity. The Training of a Public Speaker By the side of him trotted two poodles, whose close-cropped skins showed out with remarkable perspicuity. Animal Ghosts Or, Animal Hauntings and the Hereafter For the sake of brevity and perspicuity, we shall present it in a concatenation of propositions, that in the end will cover the whole ground, and conduct us safely to the surest biblical results. American Lutheranism Vindicated; or, Examination of the Lutheran Symbols, on Certain Disputed Topics Including a Reply to the Plea of Rev. W. J. Mann The poetical image is designed to astound; the oratorical image to give perspicuity. On the Sublime In the following Narrative of "Old Elizabeth," which was taken mainly from her own lips in her 97th year, her simple language has been adhered to as strictly as was consistent with perspicuity and propriety. Memoir of Old Elizabeth, A Coloured Woman In short, every word that contributes neither to perspicuity nor ornament, may be called vicious. The Training of a Public Speaker We shall endeavor to be as brief as possible upon this subject, keeping in view meanwhile that candor and perspicuity which are indispensable in all our attempts to explain new views. Lectures on Language As Particularly Connected with English Grammar. As their works are accessible to comparatively few of our readers, we will annex a quotation from several of them, at the same time abbreviating them as much as is consistent with perspicuity. American Lutheranism Vindicated; or, Examination of the Lutheran Symbols, on Certain Disputed Topics Including a Reply to the Plea of Rev. W. J. Mann But a sufficient reason has been given in ten words why you should desire perspicuity. On the Art of Writing Lectures delivered in the University of Cambridge 1913-1914 Sir Ralph’s half-yearly speeches to the shareholders, though delivered extempore, were models of perspicuity. Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland Tho there is good reason for saying that perspicuity is best suited by proper words, and ornament by metaphorical, yet we should always know that an impropriety is never ornamental. The Training of a Public Speaker With eminent modesty and moderation his sentences were wrought, but with a perspicuity and clearness which no one could mistake. Luther and the Reformation: The Life-Springs of Our Liberties "This mode of life has produced such a perspicuity in my ideas, that I see as in a glass things past and future." Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 But shall we now look more carefully into these twin questions of perspicuity and accuracy: for I think pursuing them, we may almost reach the philosophic kernel of good writing. On the Art of Writing Lectures delivered in the University of Cambridge 1913-1914 The combined vigor, ease, and perspicuity of the writing is unusual.—Guardian. Adèle Dubois A Story of the Lovely Miramichi Valley in New Brunswick As the ornament, as well as perspicuity, of speech consists either in single words or in many together, we shall consider what they require separately and what in conjunction. The Training of a Public Speaker You may, perhaps, find in it some over-crude tones, some raw shades; but do not forbear to exercise your critical perspicuity. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 82, August, 1864 Mother," said her dutiful son, "you have a nose, and beyond that nose you never yet have been able to look with anything like perspicuity. The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One In asking you to practise the written word, I began with such low but necessary things as propriety, perspicuity, accuracy. On the Art of Writing Lectures delivered in the University of Cambridge 1913-1914 This opinion, which is remarkable for its perspicuity and soundness, is to be found in the one hundred and second folio of Logerhedius, tome six hundred, page 9768. The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One His mind felt none of the imbecility of age, and to the last retained its perspicuity and power. The Memories of Fifty Years Containing Brief Biographical Notices of Distinguished Americans, and Anecdotes of Remarkable Men; Interspersed with Scenes and Incidents Occurring during a Long Life of Observation Chiefly Spent in the Southwest If he forbear to covet striking effect, his style has perspicuity, directness, and vigor,—the essentials of all excellent writing,—and to these adds verbal affluence and occasional felicity. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 76, February, 1864 It should not be forgotten by the reader, that, in the translation of these songs, much is lost of their original beauty and perspicuity. History of the Negro Race in America From 1619 to 1880. Vol 1 Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens Every one of the aggravations attendant on these acts of outrage is, with wonderful perspicuity and order, brought forward in its place, and in the manner most fitted to produce its effect. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 05 (of 12) Sometimes perspicuity demands that the ordinary principles of Sequence be abandoned altogether. New Latin Grammar Of every question he took a bold and comprehensive view, and the perspicuity of his style and the clearness of his ideas made all he wrote comprehensible to the commonest capacity. The Memories of Fifty Years Containing Brief Biographical Notices of Distinguished Americans, and Anecdotes of Remarkable Men; Interspersed with Scenes and Incidents Occurring during a Long Life of Observation Chiefly Spent in the Southwest The stranger, propping himself against a broken tub, proceeded, with some circumlocution and not remarkable perspicuity of speech, to deliver the message with which he was charged. Verner's Pride In some of his works his style is only surpassed by the unimprovable sentences of Hobbes of Malmsbury, the paragon of perspicuity. Israel Potter She could enter into the generous aspirations of a Savonarola, and the selfish desires of a Grandcourt, with equal perspicuity. A History of English Prose Fiction Among the translations was that of the Eclogues and Georgics of Virgil, which is valued for its exactness and perspicuity. English Literature, Considered as an Interpreter of English History Designed as a Manual of Instruction It may be observed, that very polished languages, and such as are praised for their superior clearness and perspicuity, are generally deficient in strength. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 01 (of 12) The second volume opens with a dissertation on luxury, in which the subject is treated with the depth and perspicuity that the extracts we have already made will have prepared our readers to anticipate. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 335, September 1843 But lofty and uncompromising as were the moral principles and positions of the declaration, it nevertheless recognized with perspicuity of vision the Constitutional limitations of the Federal Government in relation to slavery. William Lloyd Garrison The Abolitionist In this latter respect it differs materially from the Russian language; which, although equally rich, is remarkable for its simplicity and perspicuity. Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic Nations His clearness of apprehension, his perspicuity of statement, his perfect self-command, his vast knowledge of every kind, were amongst the least of his qualifications for his high station. International Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science, Vol. 1, No. 3, Oct. 1, 1850 He aimed at no ornament: the beauty of his writings consisted in their perspicuity and strength. The Life and Correspondence of Sir Isaac Brock It was said of Bayard, as their representative and leader, that "he was distinguished for the depth of his knowledge, the solidity of his reasoning, and the perspicuity of his illustration." The World's Best Orations, Vol. 1 (of 10) "The leading features of Turkish manners, laws, and policy, are accurately and forcibly pourtrayed, while the narrative is distinguished for simplicity, perspicuity, and completeness." The World's Fair The qualities of a good style, may be ranked under two heads. perspicuity and ornament. English Grammar in Familiar Lectures To preserve Connection and perspicuity, the Reader will find some Facts and Remarks more than once mentioned. An Enquiry into the Truth of the Tradition, Concerning the Discovery of America, by Prince Madog ab Owen Gwynedd, about the Year, 1170 I have stated them, I trust, with perspicuity,—stated the grounds and principles upon which they were made,—stated the abuses that grew upon them,—and that every revolution produced its abuse. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 09 (of 12) He possessed an infallible memory, absolute perspicuity, and a scholarly taste. The Glory of English Prose Letters to My Grandson "We have perused this history with much interest, delighted with the ease and perspicuity of style, and with the clearness and force of the narrative." The World's Fair "My Sister," returned Saracinesca, "you are on the way to saintship; you already enjoy the beatific vision; you see with a heavenly perspicuity." Saracinesca The publisher performed an act of perspicuity rare indeed. Mince Pie And it must be confessed, I think, that in several cases of this kind perspicuity is not a little sacrificed to metrical convenience and verbal dispatch. Shakespeare: His Life, Art, And Characters, Volume I. With An Historical Sketch Of The Origin And Growth Of The Drama In England It required no great amount of perspicuity to see that the three elders would be glad if Miss Colfax and he were to "make a match of it," and why. The Wild Olive "The leading features of Turkish manners, laws, and policy, are accurately and forcibly pourtrayed, while the narrative is distinguished for simplicity, perspicuity, and completeness." The World's Fair The late proclamation of Lord Ellenborough has been so frequently referred to in the foregoing pages, that for the sake of perspicuity we subjoin it in full. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 328, February, 1843 He stumped resolutely up to the governor, and, with more hurry than perspicuity, delivered his message. Knickerbocker's History of New York, Complete Recently he gave me a lesson in sociology, touching the links between the France of to-day and the France of tradition, a lesson on our origins whose plain perspicuity was a revelation to me. Light Compared with some of their early productions, the present is a marvel of art: it combines the perspicuity of a pen-and-ink drawing with the freedom and fine effect of chalk drawing. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 485, April 16, 1831 It is not like other murders, neither can it be proved with equal perspicuity. Trial of Mary Blandy My contributions to the press never hindered my work as a minister, for writing for the press promotes perspicuity in preparing for the pulpit. Recollections of a Long Life An Autobiography In my communications to your Lordship, I shall adhere to that brevity which is consistent with perspicuity, and a recognition of the importance attached to your Lordship's time and weighty engagements. Observations Upon the Windward Coast of Africa I shall not often draw such long quotations as this, which I could not forbear to offer as a specimen of the propriety and perspicuity of this author's style. The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 03 Swift's Writings on Religion and the Church — Volume 1 His prose-stile is as perfect in its kind as his poetic, and has all the beauties proper for it, joined to an uncommon force and perspicuity. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume V. That the vulgar express their thoughts clearly, is far from true; and what perspicuity can be found among them proceeds not from the easiness of their language, but the shallowness of their thoughts. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 04 The Adventurer; The Idler He wrote with more perspicuity and strength in prose, and he seems to have understood, as well as any man, the civil constitution of the kingdom, which indeed was his chief study. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume IV This discrimination of the various schools of philosophers is highly instructive, and is given with the full perspicuity belonging to Mr Mill's style. Review of the Work of Mr John Stuart Mill Entitled, 'Examination of Sir William Hamilton's Philosophy.' The secretary of the board read his report; it was a model of perspicuity and encouragement. The Mystery of Monastery Farm They are some of them uncommon, but such as the reader must assent to, when he sees them explained with that elegance and perspicuity in which they are delivered. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume V. It has been my settled principle, that the reading of the ancient books is probably true, and, therefore, is not to be disturbed for the sake of elegance, perspicuity, or mere improvement of the sense. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 05 Miscellaneous Pieces Occasionally the exuberance of his genius leads him into the error of crowding together metaphors to the detriment of perspicuity. A Williams Anthology A Collection of the Verse and Prose of Williams College, 1798-1910 He had forced himself into practice, in opposition to the attorneys, by industry and perspicuity. John Caldigate "When a writer reasons, we look only for perspicuity; when he describes, we expect embellishment; when he divides, or relates, we desire plainness and simplicity." The Grammar of English Grammars The Italians valued the strength of simple perspicuity: all the best works of their builders are geometrical ideas of the purest kind translated into stone. Renaissance in Italy Volume 3 The Fine Arts Of course I know the young fellow well: it argues no perspicuity on my part to have foreseen that. The Blotting Book Johnson laid down the law with pungent perspicuity, and Mr. William Harris was amusingly epigrammatic. A Tale of One City: the New Birmingham Papers Reprinted from the "Midland Counties Herald" They may be read as a sample of the breadth and perspicuity of his critical perceptions. English Literature: Modern Home University Library of Modern Knowledge "Good sense, clear ideas, perspicuity of language, and proper arrangement of words and thoughts, will always command attention." The Grammar of English Grammars I shall interweave with Mr. Collins's story various information which I afterwards received from other quarters, that I may give all possible perspicuity to the series of events. Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are Besides the perspicuity which would have prevented these misunderstandings, Fichte misses something further in Kant's work. History of Modern Philosophy From Nicolas of Cusa to the Present Time As far as the barrenness of materials would permit, we have attempted to trace, with order and perspicuity, the general events of that calamitous period. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 Possibly the programme might have been a little more elegantly expressed, but Waldo, as a rule, cared more for substance than form, and his speech possessed one merit, that of perspicuity. The Lost City A writer may express them with neatness and perspicuity—their importance alone can commend them to notice. The Grammar of English Grammars The followers of Gall have in a few instances corrected this: but what their denominations have gained in avoiding the grossest absurdities of their master, they have certainly lost in explicitness and perspicuity. Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions and Discoveries Interspersed with Some Particulars Respecting the Author "Why, here is something about thy Isis," exclaimed Heru, as though amused at my perspicuity. Gulliver of Mars The internal change, which undermined the foundations of the empire, we have endeavored to explain with some degree of order and perspicuity. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 This last remark was by no means a proof of any remarkable perspicuity on M. Wilkie's part. Baron Trigault's Vengeance On perspicuity and accuracy, about sixty pages were extracted from Blair; and it requires no great critical acumen to discover, that they are miserably deficient in both. The Grammar of English Grammars Language is an instrument capable of being perpetually advanced in copiousness, perspicuity and power. Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions and Discoveries Interspersed with Some Particulars Respecting the Author If his most intimate advisers had had the perspicuity to have foreseen the final outcome of such precipitance might they not have advised the Emperor to have proceeded more deliberately? Court Life in China It was young and brutal, but there were times when the business perspicuity of the first Reuben Vanderpoel, combining with the fiery, wounded spirit of his young descendant, rendered Bettina brutal. The Shuttle That it wus unexpected there can be no doubt; and it was only by extraordinary perseverance and perspicuity that Bradley was able to explain it in 1727. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 This passage is deservedly praised by the critic, for its "perspicuity, grace, and harmony;" but, in using different relatives under like circumstances, the writer has hardly done justice to his own good taste. The Grammar of English Grammars The speech was delivered with the greatest ease, and was perspicuity itself throughout. The Grand Old Man His verses are often insipid; but his memoirs are lively and agreeable; he had the perspicuity and elegance of an historian, but not the fire and fancy of a poet. Lives of the Poets, Volume 1 I could not but feel that I had, in a certain manner, been subdued and cowed by his greater extent of knowledge, perspicuity, and masculine genius. The Adventures of Hugh Trevor Our style muft be pure, and correct;—we must speak with clearness and perspicuity; —and be always attentive to appear in character. Cicero's Brutus or History of Famous Orators; also His Orator, or Accomplished Speaker. But Benjamin was aroused, and he resolved that his composition should yet be characterized by elegance and perspicuity. From Boyhood to Manhood Life of Benjamin Franklin They are some of them uncommon, but such as the reader must assent to, when he sees them explained with that ease and perspicuity in which they are delivered. The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 The connexion is supplied with great perspicuity; and the thoughts, which, to a reader of less skill, seem thrown together by chance, are concatenated without any abruption. Lives of the Poets, Volume 1 When Frank had retired, your brother with delightful candour praised the great perspicuity as well as strength with which he argued. Anna St. Ives Censorinus had a good stock of Grecian literature, explained whatever he advanced with great neatness and perspicuity, and had a graceful action, but was too cold and unanimated for the Forum.—L. Cicero's Brutus or History of Famous Orators; also His Orator, or Accomplished Speaker. Take the history of French republicanism, of Quietism, of court and literary circles; what perspicuity in the expression, and vagueness in the realization of ideas! The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 29, March, 1860 In short, it is a rare instance of a defect in perspicuity in an admirable writer, who with almost every species of excellence, is peculiarly remarkable for that quality. Life of Johnson, Volume 3 1776-1780 James Blatherwick was proving himself not unacceptable to his native parish, where he was thought a very rising man, inasmuch as his fluency was far ahead of his perspicuity. Salted with Fire To proceed with order and perspicuity, we will go up the Missisippi from its mouth. History of Louisisana Or of the Western Parts of Virginia and Carolina: Containing However, for the sake of perspicuity, I shall annex the letter S to such as are intended chiefly for summer amusement. Paris as It Was and as It Is One of its excellencies has always struck me with peculiar admiration: I mean the perspicuity with which he has expressed abstract scientifick notions. Life of Johnson, Volume 1 1709-1765 But he was their equal in the fulness, the perspicuity, and the propriety of his compositions. The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq. Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself This Abstract, which was written with perspicuity and elegance, formed the principal ground-work of the Book of Travels which was subsequently published. The Journal of a Mission to the Interior of Africa, in the Year 1805 It must be confessed, however, that the author is obnoxious to the charge which has been made, of the want of perspicuity and distinctness in this part of his work. American Institutions and Their Influence This singular doctrine is developed with perspicuity, but ill supported by argument, in Burke's Reflections on the French Revolution. The Columbiad If occasion necessitates a letter to a very busy person, politeness requires that it should be framed as curtly as is consistent with civility and perspicuity. Frost's Laws and By-Laws of American Society A condensed but thorough treatise on etiquette and its usages in America, containing plain and reliable directions for deportment in every situation in life. One image runs into another; sensations succeed in so rapid a train, that I fear I shall be unable to distribute and express them with sufficient perspicuity. Edgar Huntly or, Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker Browning and Shelley, to mention no lesser names, often marred the effectiveness of their lyrics by a lack of perspicuity. A Study of Poetry His poems fill many volumes; and all display the ease, perspicuity, and obvious beauty of the improvvisatore. Modern Italian Poets Essays and Versions Throughout numerous carefully elaborated abstractions, extending over 120 folio pages, and in which I aimed at scientific perspicuity, I endeavoured to give a soundly supported theory of the limits of inventive freedom in Historical Romance. Recollections of My Childhood and Youth What perspicuity to have foreseen so clearly what is now being realized! Brook Farm Historic and Personal Memoirs Communication with God does not bring with it superior intellectual perspicuity, but it does bring a perception of spiritual realities and relations, which, in respect of clearness and certainty, may be called sight. Expositions of Holy Scripture Psalms This was explained to Katie, with more or less perspicuity; and then Gertrude's mother and sisters lifted up their voices together and wept. The Three Clerks A little mathematical knowledge will strengthen your style and give it perspicuity. The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders Christian the Fifth's Danish Law attracted me exclusively on account of its language and the perspicuity and pithiness of the expressions occasionally made use of. Recollections of My Childhood and Youth One quality of it is its clearness, its perspicuity. Higher Lessons in English A work on English grammar and composition The only difficulty in believing this diary to be genuine is the question: If Hawthorne could write with such perspicuity at fourteen, why are there no evidences of it during his college years? The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne In Iphigenia, he attempted to express the spirit of Ancient Tragedy, according to his conceptions of it, with regard especially to repose, perspicuity, and ideality. Lectures on Dramatic Art and Literature Some people have a foolish trick of applying for aid before they have done anything whatever to aid themselves, and in fact try to talk themselves into perspicuity. Pages from a Journal with Other Papers There is much more to the same effect, occupying four good pages of paper, which a little attention to perspicuity and distinctness of expression might have comprised within as many lines. Rob Roy — Volume 01 I am bound to say that the noble lord spoke with all that perspicuity and complete detail with which he always treats diplomatic subjects, and in which we acknowledge him to be a master. Selected Speeches on British Foreign Policy 1738-1914 He was a fine old veteran, and very intelligent, for he explained to us the nature of the works with great perspicuity. After Waterloo: Reminiscences of European Travel 1815-1819 The inventions to which they have recourse are often everything but probable, without charming us by their happy novelty; they are chiefly deficient, however, in perspicuity and easy development. Lectures on Dramatic Art and Literature It looked to everything, and with a reach, perspicuity, and energy of mind which seemed to be master of everything. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 2, part 1: James Monroe The lucidity and perspicuity of the language of the constitution have called forth expressions of admiration from all who have studied it carefully. Studies in Civics He is a perspicuity of vanity in variety, and suggests youth to perpetrate such vices as otherwise they had haply ne'er heard of. Character Writings of the 17th Century The beautiful Miss Sallianna has declared that I am possessed of intrinsic perspicuity! The Last of the Foresters Or, Humors on the Border; A story of the Old Virginia Frontier This is the subject of the present Controversy between us, which I design to handle with all brevity, perspicuity, and calmness. An English Garner Critical Essays & Literary Fragments In perspicuity he is said to be inferior to Ulpian, one of the most famous of jurists, who was his contemporary. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03 Ancient Achievements His colleague in talking is Mrs. Abbatt, a very worthy lady, who has often the afflatus upon her, and who can hold forth with a good deal of earnestness and perspicuity. Our Churches and Chapels Their Parsons, Priests, & Congregations Being a Critical and Historical Account of Every Place of Worship in Preston By a solicitous examination of objections, and judicious comparison of opposite arguments, he attained what enquiry never gives but to industry and perspicuity, a firm and unshaken settlement of conviction. Life of Johnson, Volume 4 1780-1784 "Yes, you are—for your intrinsic perspicuity, sir—la!" The Last of the Foresters Or, Humors on the Border; A story of the Old Virginia Frontier To all these arguments, arguments drawn from the most important considerations, enforced by the strongest reasoning, and explained with the utmost perspicuity, what has been replied? The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 11. Parlimentary Debates II. He wrote with more perspicuity than he thought, and his hot-headed democracy has done a fearful injury to his country. Domestic Manners of the Americans "I knew that would be his answer," Monk proclaimed, pride in his perspicuity shaping the set of his eyebrows. Alias the Lone Wolf I know no book which contains, in the same compass, more learning, polite literature, sound sense, accuracy of arrangement, and perspicuity of expression. Life of Johnson, Volume 4 1780-1784 "I always admired perspicuity," said Miss Sallianna, with a languid glance. The Last of the Foresters Or, Humors on the Border; A story of the Old Virginia Frontier "Hence," he says, "Porphyry being let down to men like a mercurial chain, through his various erudition, unfolded every thing into perspicuity, and purity." Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Plato In the twelve sections of Timber which he devotes to rhetoric he incorporates a sound treatise on prose style, urging restraint and perspicuity as especial virtues. Rhetoric and Poetry in the Renaissance A Study of Rhetorical Terms in English Renaissance Literary Criticism Bynkershoek, the earliest of these writers, has discussed the question with an amplitude, perspicuity, and fairness unsurpassed by any who have followed him. The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3 The reader will find them displayed with perspicuity and candor by Mr. Irving, in his "Life of Columbus." The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 2 The first was born about 435 B.C., and was admired for the perspicuity, purity, sweetness, and delicacy of his style. Mosaics of Grecian History In perspicuity, he is said to be inferior to Ulpian, one of the most famous of jurists, who was his contemporary. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. I proceeded, emboldened by her evident lack of perspicuity. The Mill Mystery The last writer, it may be observed, discusses the matter with equal learning and candor, and more perspicuity than either of the preceding. The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3 Pulgar relates these particulars with a perspicuity very different from his entangled narrative of some of the preceding operations in this war. The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 2 We urge this sentence so frequently for the sake of perspicuity. Apology of the Augsburg Confession All of them will be expressed in terms of extension, for the sake of perspicuity. Deductive Logic This perspicuity is especially necessary in the discussion, where each statement is either being proved by subordinate statements or is serving as proof for some other statement. Practical Argumentation The proper placing of words depends upon perspicuity and precision. How to Speak and Write Correctly Though more depends upon your perspicacity than his perspicuity. Self-Raised Or, From the Depths The first has the advantage of the perspicuity which comes from simplicity, similar for our purposes to the value of the rudimentary forms of life for the biologist. The Principles of Aesthetics "I have, old fellow," said I, immensely relieved by his perspicuity. A Fool and His Money In other treatises of the same philosopher, intended for the average comprehensions of men, I have been delighted with the masterly good sense, with the perspicuity of the language, and the aptness of the inductions. Biographia Literaria Page 360 His speech was only to a point Of law respecting evidence he kept close to his subject, with a clearness and perspicuity very uncommon indeed amongst these orators. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2 Yet the author was a man of diligence and learning, who had read everything relative to his subject, and whose ample collections are arranged with perspicuity and method. Memoirs of My Life and Writings Yet, despite these differences, the classic demand for living surfaces, for rhythmical lines, for perspicuity and totality of silhouette, for singleness and unity of material, abides. The Principles of Aesthetics We all know why Dauntless failed to perform his part of the agreement; Derby, with the perspicuity of a college man, finally advanced a reason for his inexplicable failure to appear. The Flyers This style, so forceful in its perspicuity, was effectively simple, yet rich in the variety of its classical structure. Seven Icelandic Short Stories Nothing!" rejoined Heliobas, his eyes twinkling humorously as he spoke—"Nothing,—unless it is his own perspicuity! Ardath But in the present case, it doesn't need much perspicuity to fathom your mystery. Ziska But even all the reasons so far invoked—the necessity for significance, the interest in unity, the demand for perspicuity—do not, I think, suffice to explain the structure of works of art. The Principles of Aesthetics For a minute or two, it is true, I fancied that Sebastian betrayed a certain suppressed agitation—a trifling lack of his accustomed perspicuity and his luminous exposition. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose The leading characters not only have perspicuity, but each has its own representative melodic theme. Hadda Pada "The Sentiments of a Church of England Man" is written with great coolness, moderation, ease, and perspicuity. Johnson's Lives of the Poets — Volume 1 Who would have thought that because I received you with hospitality and kindness, you should imagine me capable of writing with propriety and perspicuity? Letters from an American Farmer The composition of elements in a picture does not correspond to any actual arrangement of elements in a landscape, but to the demands of visual perspicuity. The Principles of Aesthetics He gave them at some length—more length than perspicuity. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose He could now, as he thought, gauge her character and temperament correctly, with all the wonderful perspicuity and not- to-be-contradicted logic of a man. God's Good Man He is a fashionable author, and though that is no sign of perspicuity, I hope, more intelligible. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1 "Or else," said Mr. Octagon, anxious to prove his perspicuity, "the assassin may have stabbed her and then have touched the bell." The Secret Passage It has repeatedly been pointed out that our conductors dislike attempts at modification of tempo, for the sake of perspicuity in the rendering of Beethoven and other classical music. On Conducting (Üeber Das Dirigiren) : a Treatise on Style in the Execution of Classical Music, We laughed heartily, assuring him that his perspicuity was wonderful, and he stood on the broad steps in high good humor, watching us as our vehicle rumbled heavily away. Vendetta: a story of one forgotten I think your perspicuity will not require better proof of the powers with which I am intrusted than that I gave you at Cumae?' Veranilda These two discussed religion and politics together, and their remarks on these subjects lacked neither vigour nor perspicuity. Thyrza He was a student of Lavater, and prided himself on his perspicuity in reading character. The Mystery of a Hansom Cab Thanks, for your clearness of diction, your perspicuity which leaves no cobweb of misty doubt wherewith to drape my shivering moral deformity! At the Mercy of Tiberius But jealous of his renown for perspicuity, he gave her clearly to understand that he, being a man of experience, had divined that love alone had dictated Chanlouineau's last will and testament. The Honor of the Name The First Consul presided, and with his accustomed vigor and perspicuity, explained the reasons of each article, as he recounted them one by one. Napoleon Bonaparte On their way back to Thwaite Hall there grew up a very close confidence between the two future brothers-in-law, and Frank explained with great perspicuity a little plan which he had arranged himself. The Mistletoe Bough That has been my great fault—perspicuity—and I am beginning to see it now. To-morrow? A wonderful beast it certainly was; that taurus with head lowered, tail lashing the air, one hoof pawing savagely, worthy representative of all the horrors it typified, and which she explained with maddening perspicuity. At the Mercy of Tiberius I was however, unavoidably compelled to insert it, in order to preserve unbroken that chain of detail, and perspicuity of arrangement, at which books professing to convey information should especially aim. A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson In point of perspicuity, precision, and distinctness, therefore, the duties of customs are much inferior to those of excise. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations There were a score of questions a man of perspicuity would not have asked, not one of which appears to have occurred to the knight of Arwenack. The Sea-Hawk No. Mr. Squiggs, you are a lawyer, and therefore a man of perspicuity and accurate definitions. Dennison Grant: a Novel of To-day Mr Gazebee, using all the perspicuity which his professional education had left to him, tried to make Sir Louis understand that he had no power to do anything of the kind. Doctor Thorne Commentators in the effort to be clear are often wordy, and those who aim at brevity often lack perspicuity. Rashi But in a thousand others, the omission of the articles hinders neither perspicuity nor elegance of phrase. Complete Works of Plutarch — Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies Nevertheless, from habit, he obeyed his daughter, giving her credit for a certain amount of perspicuity and cleverness. The Grand Babylon Hotel The Commissioners should be particularly charged to study conciseness, as far as it is consistent with perspicuity. Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay Volume 1 He never acquired the art of expressing himself in public with fluency and perspicuity. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 The perspicuity and liveliness of his style have been praised by Prior and Addison. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 The characteristic of this figure is variety and perspicuity. Complete Works of Plutarch — Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies For the sake of perspicuity before a modern audience, the more recent meridian of Madrid was substituted. Complete Poetical Works The ingenuity, the grace, and the perspicuity of the style, and the eloquence and animation of particular passages, must give pleasure even to readers who take no interest in the subject. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 The moderation of Davila's opinions and the perspicuity and manliness of his style could not but recommend him to so judicious a reader. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 1 It has the directness, the perspicuity, and the liveliness of C�sar's Commentaries or of the Duke of Wellington's Despatches. History of Phoenicia Perplexed, the Englishwoman frowned, and then, with delight at her own perspicuity, laughed aloud. The Lost Road On this subject, Mr Hume has laid down the general law with admirable good sense and perspicuity. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 4 What Mr. Wordsworth had said like a recluse, Lord Byron said like a man of the world, with less profound feeling, but with more perspicuity, energy, and conciseness. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 It may seem strange that a man who wrote with so much perspicuity, vivacity, and grace, should have been, whenever he took a part in conversation, an empty, noisy, blundering rattle. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 3 How Poetry combines elevation of language with perspicuity. The Poetics of Aristotle A few examples may, however, be quoted in illustration of the delicacy of the observations and of the perspicuity employed in interpreting the facts. Darwin and Modern Science While he was explaining to me with admirable perspicuity the result of investigations into which he had poured his whole heart, I stood by, understanding almost nothing, but envying everything. North America — Volume 1 Whoever has dealt in English and German metaphysics will not fail to recognize the prodigious superiority of English in force and perspicuity, arising mainly from the causes here stated. The Unseen World and Other Essays His profound knowledge, both speculative and practical, of commercial matters, and the perspicuity and liveliness with which he explained his views, speedily introduced him to the notice of statesmen. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 Joe recited this couplet with such manifest pride and careful perspicuity, that I asked him if he had made it himself. Great Expectations Victoria's emotional nature, far more remarkable for vigour than for subtlety, rejecting utterly the qualifications which perspicuity, or humour, might suggest, could be satisfied with nothing but the absolute and the categorical. Queen Victoria After more than twenty-two centuries it still survives, a model of accuracy, perspicuity, and a standard of exact demonstration. History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science Indeed, such activity, perspicuity, and ubiquity as his had never been seen or thought of. Dead Souls Happily, I felt in myself complete power to manage my pupils without aid; the enchantment, the golden haze which had dazzled my perspicuity at first, had been a good deal dissipated. The Professor It took no great perspicuity on his part to see that. The Lone Star Ranger, a romance of the border |
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