The Babbler; or, Weekly literary and scientific intelligencer, Հատոր 11822 |
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... never thought of this be- fore . I was then at a loss what to write about ; but after much vexation and reasoning , I determined to begin a pe- riodical paper and insert therein my thoughts and sentiments on " Men and Manners , " & c ...
... never thought of this be- fore . I was then at a loss what to write about ; but after much vexation and reasoning , I determined to begin a pe- riodical paper and insert therein my thoughts and sentiments on " Men and Manners , " & c ...
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... never seems to have tired , but to have ever found a theme for his eulogies in the 66 rushing greens , " or " weed - beds , wild and rank . " He has a sincere love for Nature , otherwise he must have long since sickened in looking upon ...
... never seems to have tired , but to have ever found a theme for his eulogies in the 66 rushing greens , " or " weed - beds , wild and rank . " He has a sincere love for Nature , otherwise he must have long since sickened in looking upon ...
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... never drawn an unwilling look from her , and that when- ever his eye had met her's , he had been sure to see it either the tear of pity , or the sudden smile , expressive of her af- fection and wish to cheer him . God ( said he ) will ...
... never drawn an unwilling look from her , and that when- ever his eye had met her's , he had been sure to see it either the tear of pity , or the sudden smile , expressive of her af- fection and wish to cheer him . God ( said he ) will ...
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... never possessed any con- siderable property ; but yet , by his in- dustry , had been able not only to keep himself free from debt , but to lay up a small sum for the evil day . Three years of evil days , three whole years of sick- ness ...
... never possessed any con- siderable property ; but yet , by his in- dustry , had been able not only to keep himself free from debt , but to lay up a small sum for the evil day . Three years of evil days , three whole years of sick- ness ...
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... never exceeds the number of seven . Between its appearances there are sometimes intervals of from three to ten days , and even fifteen ; not that the wind ceases to blow , but because having been carried in different directions : it is ...
... never exceeds the number of seven . Between its appearances there are sometimes intervals of from three to ten days , and even fifteen ; not that the wind ceases to blow , but because having been carried in different directions : it is ...
Common terms and phrases
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Էջ 123 - The isles of Greece, the isles of Greece! Where burning Sappho loved and sung, Where grew the arts of war and peace, Where Delos rose, and Phoebus sprung! Eternal summer gilds them yet, But all, except their sun, is set.
Էջ 384 - Gratiano speaks an infinite deal of nothing, more than any man in all Venice. His reasons are as two grains of wheat hid in two bushels of chaff : you shall seek all day ere you find them, and when you have them, they are not worth the search.
Էջ 123 - You have the Pyrrhic dance as yet, Where is the Pyrrhic phalanx gone? Of two such lessons, why forget The nobler and the manlier one?
Էջ 125 - The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God ; and he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds ; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.
Էջ 103 - Millions of spiritual creatures walk the earth Unseen, both when we wake, and when we sleep...
Էջ 123 - Trust not for freedom to the Franks — They have a king who buys and sells : In native swords and native ranks The only hope of courage dwells ; But Turkish force and Latin fraud Would break your shield, however broad.
Էջ 123 - Place me on Sunium's marbled steep, Where nothing, save the waves and I, May hear our mutual murmurs sweep; There, swan-like, let me sing and die: A land of slaves shall ne'er be mine— Dash down yon cup of Samian wine!
Էջ 263 - ... broker's shop, but she spies something that may be wanted some time ; and it is impossible to make her pass the door of a house where she hears goods selling by auction.
Էջ 218 - LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red ; it is full of mixture ; and he poureth out of the same : but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them.
Էջ 195 - Which kiss'd it like a wine-cup, rising o'er The waves as they arose, and prouder still The loftier they uplifted me ; and oft, In wantonness of spirit, plunging down Into their green and glassy gulfs, and making My way to shells and sea-weed...