The British Essayists;: TatlerJ. Johnson, J. Nichols and son, R. Baldwin, F. and C. Rivington, W. Otridge and son, W.J. and J. Richardson, A. Strahan, R. Faulder, ... [and 40 others], 1808 - English essays |
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... taken in was run mad ; and she de- sired my advice , " as indeed every body in the whole lane does upon important occasions . I am not , like some artists , saucy because I can be beneficial , but went immediately . Our neighbour told ...
... taken in was run mad ; and she de- sired my advice , " as indeed every body in the whole lane does upon important occasions . I am not , like some artists , saucy because I can be beneficial , but went immediately . Our neighbour told ...
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... taken up again , five years before I heard he was dead . This gave me first the reputation of a conjurer , which has been of great disadvantage to me ever since , and kept me out of all public employ- ments . The greater part of my ...
... taken up again , five years before I heard he was dead . This gave me first the reputation of a conjurer , which has been of great disadvantage to me ever since , and kept me out of all public employ- ments . The greater part of my ...
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... taken security of him , that he shall not raise the price of any of his commodities for these or any other occult qualities in them ; but he is to sell them at the same price which you give at the com- mon perfumers . Mr. Lillie has ...
... taken security of him , that he shall not raise the price of any of his commodities for these or any other occult qualities in them ; but he is to sell them at the same price which you give at the com- mon perfumers . Mr. Lillie has ...
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... taken up an humour of coming to town in red coats , whom an arch wag of my acquaintance used to describe very well , by calling them , " sheep in wolves ' cloathing . " I have often wondered , that honest gentlemen , who are good ...
... taken up an humour of coming to town in red coats , whom an arch wag of my acquaintance used to describe very well , by calling them , " sheep in wolves ' cloathing . " I have often wondered , that honest gentlemen , who are good ...
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... taken with her , and are preparing for being of her retinue the ensuing winter . To women of this worldly turn , as I apprehend Cleora to be , we must reckon backward in our com- putation of merit ; and when a fair lady thinks only of ...
... taken with her , and are preparing for being of her retinue the ensuing winter . To women of this worldly turn , as I apprehend Cleora to be , we must reckon backward in our com- putation of merit ; and when a fair lady thinks only of ...
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Page 80 - I do not think my sister so to seek, Or so unprincipled in virtue's book, And the sweet peace that goodness bosoms ever, As that the single want of light and noise (Not being in danger, as I trust she is not) Could stir the constant mood of her calm thoughts, And put them into misbecoming plight.
Page 170 - With this her solemn bird and this fair moon, And these the gems of heaven, her starry train : But neither breath of morn when she ascends With charm of earliest birds, nor rising sun On this delightful land, nor herb, fruit...
Page 125 - As if increase of appetite had grown By what it fed on; and yet, within a month, Let me not think on't: Frailty, thy name is woman! A little month, or ere those shoes were old With which she follow'd my poor father's body, Like Niobe, all tears...
Page 169 - With thee conversing I forget all time ; All seasons and their change, all please alike. Sweet is the breath of morn, her rising sweet, With charm of earliest birds...
Page 185 - Come on, sir; here's the place: — stand still. — How fearful And dizzy 'tis, to cast one's eyes so low! The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air, Show scarce so gross as beetles : Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade! Methinks, he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon...
Page 104 - O'er other creatures. Yet when I approach Her loveliness, so absolute she seems And in herself complete, so well to know Her own, that what she wills to do or say, Seems wisest, virtuousest, discreetest, best. All higher knowledge in her presence falls Degraded : wisdom in discourse with her Loses discountenanced, and like folly shows.
Page 290 - And Caesar's spirit, ranging for revenge, With Ate by his side come hot from hell, Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice Cry 'Havoc!' and let slip the dogs of war; That this foul deed shall smell above the earth With carrion men, groaning for burial.
Page 170 - But neither breath of Morn when she ascends With charm of earliest birds ; nor rising sun On this delightful land ; nor herb, fruit, flower, Glistering with dew ; nor fragrance, after showers ; Nor grateful evening mild ; nor silent Night, With this her solemn bird, nor walk by moon, Or glittering star-light, without thee is sweet.
Page 152 - gainst that season comes Wherein our Saviour's birth is celebrated, The bird of dawning singeth all night long...
Page 63 - His mother, between laughing and chiding, would have put him out of the room; but I would not part with him so. I found, upon conversation with him, though he was a little noisy in his mirth, that the child had excellent parts, and was a great master of all the learning on the other side eight years old.