Letters and Essays in Prose and VerseE. Moxon, 1834 - 268 lappuses |
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1.–5. rezultāts no 23.
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... Though these exotic terms and phrases are not really better than our home- bred English ; yet their newness gives them a spurious sort of beauty : though they do not really enrich the dress of our thoughts , yet they are a kind of 9.
... Though these exotic terms and phrases are not really better than our home- bred English ; yet their newness gives them a spurious sort of beauty : though they do not really enrich the dress of our thoughts , yet they are a kind of 9.
10. lappuse
Richard Sharp. of our thoughts , yet they are a kind of tinsel ornaments admired because they glitter and glare . The writers I allude to may perhaps have succeeded in giving our language a higher polish ; but have they not also ...
Richard Sharp. of our thoughts , yet they are a kind of tinsel ornaments admired because they glitter and glare . The writers I allude to may perhaps have succeeded in giving our language a higher polish ; but have they not also ...
20. lappuse
... that he is heir to a throne ? I do not deny that the habits of the young who have been brought up in poverty may present obstacles of another kind ; and I believe that some , who enter the ministry , may be tempted by the desire of being ...
... that he is heir to a throne ? I do not deny that the habits of the young who have been brought up in poverty may present obstacles of another kind ; and I believe that some , who enter the ministry , may be tempted by the desire of being ...
21. lappuse
... kind and in degree . — Can this be trusted to ? Alas , no ! One practice , however , can be reformed , that of giving prizes and commendations only to those who get on the fastest . ' Tis the endeavour , the struggle , the obedience ...
... kind and in degree . — Can this be trusted to ? Alas , no ! One practice , however , can be reformed , that of giving prizes and commendations only to those who get on the fastest . ' Tis the endeavour , the struggle , the obedience ...
27. lappuse
... kind friends enough ready to preach up caution and delay , & c . & c . Yet it is impossible to lay down any general rules of a prudential kind . Every case must be judged of after a careful review of all its circum- stances ; for if one ...
... kind friends enough ready to preach up caution and delay , & c . & c . Yet it is impossible to lay down any general rules of a prudential kind . Every case must be judged of after a careful review of all its circum- stances ; for if one ...
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