The British Essayists: The LoungerJ. Richardson, 1823 |
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... that there is an uncommon degree of elegance in his form , and cannot conceal his ambition to be considered as a man of fashion . . But the most amusing instance of this sort I 10 2 . THE LOUNGER . On party dress, by Neuter-Censure.
... that there is an uncommon degree of elegance in his form , and cannot conceal his ambition to be considered as a man of fashion . . But the most amusing instance of this sort I 10 2 . THE LOUNGER . On party dress, by Neuter-Censure.
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. But the most amusing instance of this sort I have met with was that of the late Duke of His Grace was undoubtedly possessed of sound judgment , a cultivated understanding , a greater portion of knowledge than usually falls to the ...
. But the most amusing instance of this sort I have met with was that of the late Duke of His Grace was undoubtedly possessed of sound judgment , a cultivated understanding , a greater portion of knowledge than usually falls to the ...
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... sort of mutual contempt is visible in every rank and condition of life ; and even the best , the most moderate , and the most cultivated minds , are not , perhaps , altogether exempted from it . Mr. Hume , in his History of England ...
... sort of mutual contempt is visible in every rank and condition of life ; and even the best , the most moderate , and the most cultivated minds , are not , perhaps , altogether exempted from it . Mr. Hume , in his History of England ...
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... sort of an- ticipation , that ample justice which posterity has done him . Such examples may convey a useful lesson to the great , may teach them to smooth somewhat of their crested pride , ' and to treat with more observ- ance and ...
... sort of an- ticipation , that ample justice which posterity has done him . Such examples may convey a useful lesson to the great , may teach them to smooth somewhat of their crested pride , ' and to treat with more observ- ance and ...
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... sort of indulgence , which , if it affords some amusement to myself , does not disturb that of any other body . At an assembly at which I happened to be present 4 . 15 THE LOUNGER . Description of a new variety of the man race, the ...
... sort of indulgence , which , if it affords some amusement to myself , does not disturb that of any other body . At an assembly at which I happened to be present 4 . 15 THE LOUNGER . Description of a new variety of the man race, the ...
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