...habit : I.» actor. By custom we mean the frequent гсмtition of the same act : by habit the eUsv* which that repetition produces on the mind or body. By the custom of walking often IB the streets one acquire» the habit of kdloness." (Klair : Rhetoric and Belle* LillrH, 1817, voL...

...following examples will render this more clear : — Custom, habit. Custom relates to the action; habit to the actor. By custom we mean the frequent repetition...body. " By the custom of walking often in the streets one acquires a habit of idleness." Haughtiness, disdain. Haughtiness is founded on the high opinion...

...variety of ideas; which circumstance contributed to the successful exertion of his vigorous abilities. Custom, habit. — Custom respects the action, habit...body. By the custom of walking often in the streets, one acquires a habit of idleness. cause. Philip found difficulty in managing the Athenians, on account...

...different words. 110. A few examples will show the importance of studying synonyms. (1) Custom, Habit. By custom we mean the frequent repetition of the same...which that repetition produces on the mind or body. The custom of drinking may lead to the habit of drunkenness; the custom of going to a place of worship...

...different words. 110. A few examples will show the importance of studying synonyms. (1) Custom, Habit, By custom we mean the frequent repetition of the same...which that repetition produces on the mind or body. The custom of drinking may lead to the habit of drunkenness; the custom of going to a place of worship...

...that may occur to you while you are collecting material for your composition, EXERCISE IN SYNONYMS 1. Custom — habit. — Custom respects the action ;...effect which that repetition produces on the mind or the body. 2. Pride — vanity. — Pride makes us esteem ourselves ; vanity makes us desire the esteem...

...variety of ideas ; which circumstance contributed to the successful exertion of his vigorous abilities. Custom, habit. — Custom respects the action, habit...body. By the custom of walking often in the streets, one acquires a habit of idleness. A difficulty, an obstacle. — A difficulty embarrasses, an obstacle...

...which contain general definitions, domains of use, and examples in strict sequence and parallelism: Custom, Habit. Custom, respects the action; Habit,...body. By the Custom of walking often in the streets, one acquires a Habit of idleness, (i, 233; see Girard/Trusler 1766/1970: i, 194-5) A direct comparison...

...attending, with care and strictness, to the exact import of words. Custom, habit. — Custom respects action; habit, the actor. By custom we mean the frequent...body. By the custom of walking often in the streets, one acquires a habit of idleness. Pride, vanitg. — Pride makes us esteem ourselves; vanity makes...