Select British Classics, Volumen29J. Conrad, 1803 |
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... frequent- ly derives all its elegance from an humorous appli- cation , in a different sense to what it bears in the au- thor , but of which not the least trace can appear in the version . For this reason I have determined to give ...
... frequent- ly derives all its elegance from an humorous appli- cation , in a different sense to what it bears in the au- thor , but of which not the least trace can appear in the version . For this reason I have determined to give ...
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... frequent allusions to the heathen theo- logy in his sacred poem , surely we are more to be condemned for admitting the whole class of their fictitious deities into the house of God itself . formation in this point is no less necessary ...
... frequent allusions to the heathen theo- logy in his sacred poem , surely we are more to be condemned for admitting the whole class of their fictitious deities into the house of God itself . formation in this point is no less necessary ...
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... frequently re- peated , and so much insisted on , as those drawn be- tween the ancients and moderns . If an eloquent member of the House of Commons is cruelly suspect- ed of bellowing for a place , nothing rings in his ears but Tully ...
... frequently re- peated , and so much insisted on , as those drawn be- tween the ancients and moderns . If an eloquent member of the House of Commons is cruelly suspect- ed of bellowing for a place , nothing rings in his ears but Tully ...
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... frequently mere hypocrisy , and the effect of humility . Many a lady , very wanton in appearance , is in reality very modest ; and many a coquet has lost her reputation without losing her virtue . I make no doubt , but that several ...
... frequently mere hypocrisy , and the effect of humility . Many a lady , very wanton in appearance , is in reality very modest ; and many a coquet has lost her reputation without losing her virtue . I make no doubt , but that several ...
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... frequently takes the opinion of the two doctors ( for he honours both the curate and apothecary with that title ) on the asterisks , dashes , and italics . Nothing at first puzzled the honest baronet , and his privy council , so much as ...
... frequently takes the opinion of the two doctors ( for he honours both the curate and apothecary with that title ) on the asterisks , dashes , and italics . Nothing at first puzzled the honest baronet , and his privy council , so much as ...
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Página 170 - An expedient was therefore offered, that since words are only names for things, it would be more convenient for all men to carry about them such things as were necessary to express the particular business they are to discourse on.
Página 171 - I have often beheld two of those sages almost sinking under the weight of their packs, like pedlars among us ; who, when they met in the streets, would lay down their loads, open their sacks, and hold conversation for an hour together ; then put up their implements, help each other to resume their burthens, and take their leave.
Página 54 - ... with thick crust, extremely baked. His table cost him not much, though it was good to eat at. "His sports supplied all but beef and mutton; except...
Página 54 - ... hearth paved with brick lay some terriers and the choicest hounds and spaniels; seldom but two of the great chairs had litters of young cats in them which were not to be disturbed, he having always three or four attending him at dinner, and a little white round stick of fourteen inches long lying by his trencher that he might defend such meat as he had no mind to part with to them.
Página 76 - Wisdom crieth without ; she uttereth her voice in the streets : she crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates : in the city she uttereth her words...
Página 100 - twere vain to follow, For dog and horse he'd beat them hollow ; — Nay, if he put forth all his strength, Outstrip his brethren half a length. A tortoise heard his vain oration, And vented thus his indignation : " O puss ! it bodes thee dire disgrace When I defy thee to the race. Come, 'tis a match ; nay, no denial, I lay my shell upon the trial.
Página 54 - ... that had been used. On one side of this end of the room was the door of a closet, wherein stood the strong beer and the wine, which never came...
Página 25 - As to his body there can be no dispute; but examine even the acquirements of his mind, you will find them all contribute in their order towards furnishing out an exact dress : to instance no more ; is not religion a cloak, honesty a pair of shoes worn out in the dirt, selflove a surtout, vanity a shirt, and conscience a pair of breeches...
Página 53 - ... poles in great abundance. The parlour was a large room as properly furnished; on a great hearth paved with brick, lay some terriers, and the choicest hounds and spaniels. Seldom but two of the great chairs had litters of...
Página 117 - Arthur's out of their estates, and to take in all the knowing-ones on the turf at Newmarket. He accordingly bespoke his liveries, settled the fashion of his chariot, and had already pitched upon the lady, whose good luck it should be to fall in love with him: but so uncertain is the state of a gamester, that since the drawing of the lottery he has advertised for charitable contributions to a distressed gentleman, who knows the world, and has had the honour to be intimate with most of the nobility...