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... fingers relaxed . In this manner , I conceive that Demosthenes began in the timid and submissive exordium for Ctesiphon : ‹ and that Cicero held his hand in this manner when he said : " If , O judges , any abilities are possessed by me ...
... fingers relaxed . In this manner , I conceive that Demosthenes began in the timid and submissive exordium for Ctesiphon : ‹ and that Cicero held his hand in this manner when he said : " If , O judges , any abilities are possessed by me ...
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... finger . Fig . 49 and 50. Collected ( 1 ) . When the points of all the fingers are gently inclined towards or touch the point of the thumb . Fig . 61. Hollow ( w ) . When the palm is held nearly supine , and the fingers turn inwards ...
... finger . Fig . 49 and 50. Collected ( 1 ) . When the points of all the fingers are gently inclined towards or touch the point of the thumb . Fig . 61. Hollow ( w ) . When the palm is held nearly supine , and the fingers turn inwards ...
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... fingers and thumbs of each are mutually laid against each other . Fig . 76. Clasped ( cl ) . When the fingers are all inserted between each other and the hands pressed close together , particularly at the balls of the thumbs and at the ...
... fingers and thumbs of each are mutually laid against each other . Fig . 76. Clasped ( cl ) . When the fingers are all inserted between each other and the hands pressed close together , particularly at the balls of the thumbs and at the ...
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Chironomia or a Treatise on Rhetorical Delivery | 1 |
Of the Voice | 27 |
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