Select Plays of William Shakespeare: In Six Volumes. With the Corrections & Illustrations of Various Commentators. To which are Added, Notes, Volume 1proprietors, 1820 |
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... thing . Oli . What mar you then , sir ? Orl . Marry , sir , I am helping you to mar that which God made , a poor unworthy brother of yours , with idle- ness . Oli . Marry , sir , be better employ'd , and be naught awhile.5 3 his ...
... thing . Oli . What mar you then , sir ? Orl . Marry , sir , I am helping you to mar that which God made , a poor unworthy brother of yours , with idle- ness . Oli . Marry , sir , be better employ'd , and be naught awhile.5 3 his ...
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... thing ) from whence it is derived , is spelled so . A similar expression occurs in Bartholomew Fair , where Ur- sula says to Mooncalf : " Leave the bottle behind you , and be curs'd awhile ; " which seems to confirm Warburton's explana ...
... thing ) from whence it is derived , is spelled so . A similar expression occurs in Bartholomew Fair , where Ur- sula says to Mooncalf : " Leave the bottle behind you , and be curs'd awhile ; " which seems to confirm Warburton's explana ...
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... thing of both which there is in that sense . I rather think he in- tended a satirical reflection on his brother , who by letting him feed with his hinds , treated him as one not so nearly related to old Sir Rowland as himself was . I ...
... thing of both which there is in that sense . I rather think he in- tended a satirical reflection on his brother , who by letting him feed with his hinds , treated him as one not so nearly related to old Sir Rowland as himself was . I ...
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... thing of his own search , and altogether against my will . Oli . Charles , I thank thee for thy love to me , which thou shalt find I will most kindly requite . I had myself notice of my brother's purpose herein , and have by un- derhand ...
... thing of his own search , and altogether against my will . Oli . Charles , I thank thee for thy love to me , which thou shalt find I will most kindly requite . I had myself notice of my brother's purpose herein , and have by un- derhand ...
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... thing strongly and with- out delicacy . If a man flatters grossly , it is a common expres- sion to say , that he lays it on with a trowel . M. Mason . 5 You amaze me , ladies : ] To amaze , here , is not to astonish or strike with ...
... thing strongly and with- out delicacy . If a man flatters grossly , it is a common expres- sion to say , that he lays it on with a trowel . M. Mason . 5 You amaze me , ladies : ] To amaze , here , is not to astonish or strike with ...
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Page 33 - The seasons' difference ; as, the icy fang, And churlish chiding of the winter's wind ; Which when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile, and say, — This is no flattery : these are counsellors, That feelingly persuade me what I am.
Page 60 - The sixth age shifts Into the lean and slipper'd pantaloon, With spectacles on nose, and pouch on side ; His youthful hose well sav'd, a world too wide For his shrunk shank ; and his big manly voice, Turning again toward childish treble, pipes , And whistles in his sound.
Page 211 - They say miracles are past ; and we have our philosophical persons, to make modern and familiar, things supernatural and causeless. Hence is it that we make trifles of terrors ; ensconcing ourselves into seeming knowledge, when we should submit ourselves to an unknown fear.
Page 41 - Though I look old, yet I am strong and lusty: For in my youth I never did apply Hot and rebellious liquors in my blood; Nor did not with unbashful forehead woo The means of weakness and debility; Therefore my age is as a lusty winter, Frosty, but kindly: let me go with you; I'll do the service of a younger man In all your business and necessities.
Page 59 - With eyes severe, and beard of formal cut, Full of wise saws and modern instances; And so he plays his part. The sixth age shifts Into the lean and...
Page 66 - Truly, Shepherd, in respect of itself, it is a good life ; but in respect that it is a shepherd's life, it is naught. In respect that it is solitary, I like it very well ; but in respect that it is private, it is a very vild life. Now, in respect it is in the fields, it pleaseth me well ; but in respect it is not in the Court, it is tedious.