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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... thought seemed to have a little heaviness upon him , which gave me some disquiet . Soon after my sister came to me , with a very matron - like air , and most sedate satisfaction in her looks , which spoke her very much at ease ; but the ...
... thought seemed to have a little heaviness upon him , which gave me some disquiet . Soon after my sister came to me , with a very matron - like air , and most sedate satisfaction in her looks , which spoke her very much at ease ; but the ...
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... thought of no consequence , to please is always of as little moment . There is a play , Jenny , I have formerly been at when I was a student : we got into a dark corner with a porringer of brandy , and threw raisins into it , then set ...
... thought of no consequence , to please is always of as little moment . There is a play , Jenny , I have formerly been at when I was a student : we got into a dark corner with a porringer of brandy , and threw raisins into it , then set ...
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... thought not unbecoming , " I have altered my mind , brother ; we will live upon you a day or two longer . " I replied , " That is what I have been per- suading Jenny to ask of you , but she is resolved never to contradict your ...
... thought not unbecoming , " I have altered my mind , brother ; we will live upon you a day or two longer . " I replied , " That is what I have been per- suading Jenny to ask of you , but she is resolved never to contradict your ...
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... thoughts of Clarissa ; but he found that place only more convenient to think of her without interrup- tion . The ... thought in the country , it will go hard with him next session . Poor Cynthio never held up his head after having ...
... thoughts of Clarissa ; but he found that place only more convenient to think of her without interrup- tion . The ... thought in the country , it will go hard with him next session . Poor Cynthio never held up his head after having ...
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... thought it pro- per to acquaint you before - hand so many persons of quality came , that you might not be surprised therewith . Which concludes , though by many years absence since I saw you at Stafford , unknown , Sir , your most ...
... thought it pro- per to acquaint you before - hand so many persons of quality came , that you might not be surprised therewith . Which concludes , though by many years absence since I saw you at Stafford , unknown , Sir , your most ...
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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.