The British Essayists: SpectatorAlexander Chalmers J. M'Creery, Printer, 1817 - English essays |
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... young man who was going to a feast , he took him up in the street and carried him home to his friends , as one who was run- ning into imminent danger , had not he prevented him * . What would that philosopher have said , had he been ...
... young man who was going to a feast , he took him up in the street and carried him home to his friends , as one who was run- ning into imminent danger , had not he prevented him * . What would that philosopher have said , had he been ...
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... . " I AM the young woman whom you did so much justice to some time ago , in acknowledging that I am perfect mistress of the fan , and use it with the utmost knowledge and dexterity . Indeed the world , 8 No 196 . SPECTATOR .
... . " I AM the young woman whom you did so much justice to some time ago , in acknowledging that I am perfect mistress of the fan , and use it with the utmost knowledge and dexterity . Indeed the world , 8 No 196 . SPECTATOR .
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... young women may rally me out of envy , I triumph in it , and demand a place in your friendship . You must therefore permit me to lay before you the present state of my mind . I was reading your Spectator of the 9th instant , and thought ...
... young women may rally me out of envy , I triumph in it , and demand a place in your friendship . You must therefore permit me to lay before you the present state of my mind . I was reading your Spectator of the 9th instant , and thought ...
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... young wrangler in the law . I was giving my opinion , ' says the captain , without apprehend- ing any debate that might arise from it , of a general's behaviour in a battle that was fought some years before either the Templar or myself ...
... young wrangler in the law . I was giving my opinion , ' says the captain , without apprehend- ing any debate that might arise from it , of a general's behaviour in a battle that was fought some years before either the Templar or myself ...
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... young students , divided into several parties , each of which was deeply engaged in some controversy . The management of the late ministry was attacked and defended with great vigour ; and several preliminaries to the peace were ...
... young students , divided into several parties , each of which was deeply engaged in some controversy . The management of the late ministry was attacked and defended with great vigour ; and several preliminaries to the peace were ...
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