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... Once , and once only , did Swift seriously take up his pen on behalf of the Whigson occasion of the impeachment of Lords Somers , Halifax , and others , on account of the partition treaty . This prosecution was thought by all moderate ...
... Once , and once only , did Swift seriously take up his pen on behalf of the Whigson occasion of the impeachment of Lords Somers , Halifax , and others , on account of the partition treaty . This prosecution was thought by all moderate ...
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... once took the part of adhering to his fallen friend . The Review , however , can give no credit to Swift for any one disinterested action , and though it cannot be denied that he wrote Oxford , offering 1820 , 29 Defence of Swift.
... once took the part of adhering to his fallen friend . The Review , however , can give no credit to Swift for any one disinterested action , and though it cannot be denied that he wrote Oxford , offering 1820 , 29 Defence of Swift.
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... once made to the opposite side of the island , two " of our party were tempted to get astride upon the back of one " of them , and rode him fairly into the water . " P. 496 . Four new species of malacopterigeous fishes are described ...
... once made to the opposite side of the island , two " of our party were tempted to get astride upon the back of one " of them , and rode him fairly into the water . " P. 496 . Four new species of malacopterigeous fishes are described ...
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... once made to the opposite side of the island , two " of our party were tempted to get astride upon the back of one " of them , and rode him fairly into the water . ” P. 496 . Four new species of malacopterigeous fishes are described ...
... once made to the opposite side of the island , two " of our party were tempted to get astride upon the back of one " of them , and rode him fairly into the water . ” P. 496 . Four new species of malacopterigeous fishes are described ...
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... once its figure and its ink upon the stone , and any number of impres- sions be taken from it long after the copper plate has been en- tirely worn out , a circumstance which , of itself , cannot fail to reduce materially the expense of ...
... once its figure and its ink upon the stone , and any number of impres- sions be taken from it long after the copper plate has been en- tirely worn out , a circumstance which , of itself , cannot fail to reduce materially the expense of ...
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Página 284 - ... of buttons down the sides, and bunches at the knees. He bore on his shoulder a stout keg, that seemed full of liquor, and made signs for Rip to approach and assist him with the load.
Página 285 - what excuse shall I make to Dame Van Winkle!" He looked round for his gun, but in place of the clean well-oiled fowling-piece, he found an old firelock lying by him, the barrel encrusted with rust, the lock falling off, and the stock worm-eaten.
Página 292 - As he approached the stream his heart began to thump; he summoned up, however, all his resolution, gave his horse half a score of kicks in the ribs, and attempted to dash briskly across the bridge; but instead of starting forward, the perverse old animal made a lateral movement and ran broadside against the fence. Ichabod, whose fears increased with the delay, jerked the reins on the other side, and kicked lustily with the contrary foot; it was all in vain; his steed started, it is true, but it was...
Página 291 - ... he carried his whip perpendicularly in his hand, like a sceptre, and, as his horse jogged on, the motion of his arms was not unlike the flapping of a pair of wings. A small wool hat rested on the top of his nose, for so his scanty strip of forehead might be called ; and the skirts of his black coat fluttered out almost to the horse's tail.
Página 294 - If I can but reach that bridge," thought Ichabod, "I am safe." Just then he heard the black steed panting and blowing close behind him; he even fancied that he felt his hot breath. Another convulsive kick in the ribs, and old Gunpowder...
Página 287 - The cognomen of Crane was not inapplicable to his person. He was tall, but exceedingly lank, with narrow shoulders, long arms and legs, hands that dangled a mile out of his sleeves, feet that might have served for shovels, and his whole frame most loosely hung together.
Página 288 - ... voices, conning over their lessons, might be heard in a drowsy summer's day, like the hum of a bee-hive ; interrupted now and then by the authoritative voice of the master, in the tone of menace or command ; or, peradventure, by the appalling sound of the birch, as he urged some tardy loiterer along the flowery path of knowledge. Truth to say, he was a conscientious man, that ever bore in mind the golden maxim, " Spare the rod and spoil the child.
Página 303 - Go to the Ant, thou Sluggard, consider her ways, and be wise: which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.
Página 294 - An opening in the trees now cheered him with the hopes that the church bridge was at hand. The wavering reflection of a silver star in the bosom of the brook told him that he was not mistaken. He saw the walls of the church dimly glaring under the trees beyond. He recollected the place where Brom Bones's ghostly competitor had disappeared. "If I can but reach that bridge,
Página 292 - As Ichabod approached this fearful tree, he began to whistle: he thought his whistle was answered; it was but a blast sweeping sharply through the dry branches. As he approached a little nearer, he thought he saw something white, hanging in the midst of the tree; he paused and ceased whistling; but on looking more narrowly, perceived that it was a place where the tree had been scathed by lightning, and the white wood laid bare.