The British Essayists: The LoungerJ. Richardson, 1823 |
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... mentioned in Mrs. Careful's letter , and for gentlemen of similar temperaments , a sick ward must be provided , where the nervous , the rheumatic , and the bilious , might find names and consolation for their disorders . But as their ...
... mentioned in Mrs. Careful's letter , and for gentlemen of similar temperaments , a sick ward must be provided , where the nervous , the rheumatic , and the bilious , might find names and consolation for their disorders . But as their ...
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... mentioned ; but , on the other hand , strong motives dissuaded me against it . It was impossible for me to settle in life till my return from abroad ; and though I was resolved to consider myself as most strictly engaged to her , yet it ...
... mentioned ; but , on the other hand , strong motives dissuaded me against it . It was impossible for me to settle in life till my return from abroad ; and though I was resolved to consider myself as most strictly engaged to her , yet it ...
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... mentioned in the warmest terms of approbation . One talked of his eloquence in public debate , and in that particular gave him the preference to all his contemporaries ; another dwelt upon his wisdom and sagacity in coun- sel , so ...
... mentioned in the warmest terms of approbation . One talked of his eloquence in public debate , and in that particular gave him the preference to all his contemporaries ; another dwelt upon his wisdom and sagacity in coun- sel , so ...
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... mentioned by my correspondent , I , who am ever averse to find fault with their conduct , might have been disposed to wink at the absurdity of placing the tail of a fox on the head of a fine woman ; and it is with pleasure I remark ...
... mentioned by my correspondent , I , who am ever averse to find fault with their conduct , might have been disposed to wink at the absurdity of placing the tail of a fox on the head of a fine woman ; and it is with pleasure I remark ...
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... mentioned my difficulty , very lately assured me , that she can furnish me with a pretty remarkable particular which will perfectly answer the purpose , and that she will impart to me a set of observations which she herself has made ...
... mentioned my difficulty , very lately assured me , that she can furnish me with a pretty remarkable particular which will perfectly answer the purpose , and that she will impart to me a set of observations which she herself has made ...
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