The Spectator, Volume 3Messrs. Payne, Rivington, Davis, Longman, Dodsley [and 23 others in London], 1788 - English essays |
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... not have been able to have raised you this general approbation , had they not been accompanied with that moderation in an high fortune , and that affability of manners , which are so conspicuous through all parts of your life .
... not have been able to have raised you this general approbation , had they not been accompanied with that moderation in an high fortune , and that affability of manners , which are so conspicuous through all parts of your life .
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of this monstrous trial of skill , whether or no they are not guilty , in fone measure , of an affront to their species , in treating after this manner the HUMAN FACE Divine , and turning that part of us , which has fo great an image ...
of this monstrous trial of skill , whether or no they are not guilty , in fone measure , of an affront to their species , in treating after this manner the HUMAN FACE Divine , and turning that part of us , which has fo great an image ...
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It remedies all manner of impediment in the speech , or disorders of the voice of any kind , proceeding from what cause soever . Its ftupendous effects are quick , infallible , and really wonderful .
It remedies all manner of impediment in the speech , or disorders of the voice of any kind , proceeding from what cause soever . Its ftupendous effects are quick , infallible , and really wonderful .
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... and barbarous manner until we came to Chelsea . • I had some small success while we were eating cheese' cakes ; but coming home , he renewed his attacks with • his former good - fortune , and equal diversion to the whole company .
... and barbarous manner until we came to Chelsea . • I had some small success while we were eating cheese' cakes ; but coming home , he renewed his attacks with • his former good - fortune , and equal diversion to the whole company .
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My being thus confident of her , I take , as much as • I can judge of my heart , to be the reason , that whatever she does , though it be never so much against iny inclination , there is still left something in her manner that is ...
My being thus confident of her , I take , as much as • I can judge of my heart , to be the reason , that whatever she does , though it be never so much against iny inclination , there is still left something in her manner that is ...
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