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... possessed the throne of Egypt from the days of Sesos'tris , till Camby'ses , king of Persia , conquered the country , B.C. 525 . When were the Pyramids supposed to have been erected ? —In the reigns of the Pharaohs , upwards of 1000 ...
... possessed the throne of Egypt from the days of Sesos'tris , till Camby'ses , king of Persia , conquered the country , B.C. 525 . When were the Pyramids supposed to have been erected ? —In the reigns of the Pharaohs , upwards of 1000 ...
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... An Athenian , descended from the most illustrious families . He was the rival of Cimon , and for many years in high power at Athens ; -a man possessed of many great and Famiable qualities , and scarcely addicted to a single vice 24 GREECE .
... An Athenian , descended from the most illustrious families . He was the rival of Cimon , and for many years in high power at Athens ; -a man possessed of many great and Famiable qualities , and scarcely addicted to a single vice 24 GREECE .
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... possessed a magnanimous intrepidity ; and , in the exercise of his power , he deserved more praise than for the means of acquiring it . What is meant by his Proscriptions ? -Confiscating the goods of the people , banishment , and ...
... possessed a magnanimous intrepidity ; and , in the exercise of his power , he deserved more praise than for the means of acquiring it . What is meant by his Proscriptions ? -Confiscating the goods of the people , banishment , and ...
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... possessed . He was banished ; but , after six- teen months , recalled from exile with high honour . What was the fate of these three great men ? →→ Crassus fell in a rash expedition against the Par- thians ; Pompey was defeated in an ...
... possessed . He was banished ; but , after six- teen months , recalled from exile with high honour . What was the fate of these three great men ? →→ Crassus fell in a rash expedition against the Par- thians ; Pompey was defeated in an ...
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... possessed of every talent and every virtue that can adorn a sovereign . Of great military abili- ties , he raised the Roman arms to their ancient splen dour ; nor was he less eminent in promoting the hap piness of his subjects , and the ...
... possessed of every talent and every virtue that can adorn a sovereign . Of great military abili- ties , he raised the Roman arms to their ancient splen dour ; nor was he less eminent in promoting the hap piness of his subjects , and the ...
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Palavras e frases frequentes
afterwards ancient appointed arts astronomy Austria battle became bishop body Bohemia British brother Cæsar called Canute celebrated century character Charles Christian Church civil colour court crown death defeated Denmark died divine dominions Duke earth Edition educated Egypt elected eminent Emperor empire England English Europe father Ferdinand Fifth fixed stars flourished formed France Frederic French Germany goddess Greece Greek GUY'S half-bound Henry honour Hungary Indies Isles Italy Jerome of Prague John Julius Cæsar Jupiter king King of Denmark kingdom Latin Lewis Lord Macedon Medes ment moon nations nature Norway numerous orbit Otho painter peace Persian Philip philosopher planets poem poet poetry Pope possessed Price prince provinces Ptolemy Queen reign religion Roman Rome Russia Scotland Second sovereign Spain Stadtholder succeeded?-By success surnamed Sweden Third throne tion United Provinces victory Visigoths whence William writer wrote
Passagens conhecidas
Página 157 - Give me the ways of wandering stars to know: The depths of Heaven above, and Earth below. Teach me the various labours of the Moon, And whence proceed th' eclipses of the Sun. Why flowing tides prevail upon the main, And in what dark recess they shrink again, What shakes the solid earth, what cause delays The summer nights, and shortens winter days.
Página 268 - Through life's more cultur'd walks, and charm the way, These, far dispers'd, on timorous pinions fly, To sport and flutter in a kinder sky. To kinder skies, where gentler manners reign, I turn ; and France displays her bright domain.
Página 146 - In his Night Thoughts he has exhibited a very wide display of original poetry, variegated with deep reflections and striking allusions, a wilderness of thought in which the fertility of fancy scatters flowers of every hue and of every odour. This is one of the few poems in which blank verse could not be changed for rhyme but with disadvantage.
Página 268 - Here passes current ; paid from hand to hand, It shifts in splendid traffic round the land ; From courts to camps, to cottages it strays, And all are taught an avarice of praise...
Página 375 - POETICAL CLASS BOOK; or, Reading Lessons for every Day in the Year, selected from the most popular English Poets, Ancient and Modern, arranged in Daily Lessons and Weekly Portions.
Página 370 - Evenings at Home ; or, The Juvenile Budget Opened. Consisting of a variety of Miscellaneous Pieces, for the Instruction and Amusement of Young Persons. By Dr.
Página 376 - SCIENTIFIC DIALOGUES ; intended for the Instruction and Entertainment of Young People ; in which the first principles of Natural and Experimental Philosophy are fully explained, by the Rev.
Página 194 - AM Artium magister. Master of Arts. AM Anno mundi. In the year of the world. AM Ante meridiem. Before noon.
Página 303 - III, was obliged to surrender at discretion. "The emperor granted the duke and his chief officers permission to retire unmolested; but the duchess, suspecting Conrad , begged that she and the other women in the castle might be allowed to come out with as much as each of them could carry, to be conducted to a place of safety. The request was granted, and to the surprise of the emperor and his army, the duchess and her fair companions staggered forth each carrying her husband. AD 1140.
Página 374 - English Synonymes Explained in Alphabetical Order. With copious Illustrations and Examples drawn from the Best Writers.