The Spectator, Volume 7J. and R. Tonson and S. Draper, 1753 - English essays |
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... given to reading and calm con- ⚫ verfation fhould ever be vifited by these roarers : but they think they themselves , as neighbours , may come into our rooms with the fame right , that they and their dogs hunt in our grounds . · 6 ...
... given to reading and calm con- ⚫ verfation fhould ever be vifited by these roarers : but they think they themselves , as neighbours , may come into our rooms with the fame right , that they and their dogs hunt in our grounds . · 6 ...
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... given over by my physicians , but should with much difficulty recover : That the first time I took the air afterwards , I fhould be addressed to by a young Gentleman of a plentiful fortune , good fenfe , and a generous fpirit . Mr ...
... given over by my physicians , but should with much difficulty recover : That the first time I took the air afterwards , I fhould be addressed to by a young Gentleman of a plentiful fortune , good fenfe , and a generous fpirit . Mr ...
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... given you , that my compofitions in gardening are altogether after the Pindaric manner , and run into the beautiful wildnefs of nature , without affecting the nicer elegancies of art . What I am now going to mention , will , perhaps ...
... given you , that my compofitions in gardening are altogether after the Pindaric manner , and run into the beautiful wildnefs of nature , without affecting the nicer elegancies of art . What I am now going to mention , will , perhaps ...
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... given very little entertainment to one lefs turned to reflection than I was : but it was a pleaf- ing speculation to remark on the happinefs of a life , in which things of no moment give occafion of hope , felf - fatisfaction , and ...
... given very little entertainment to one lefs turned to reflection than I was : but it was a pleaf- ing speculation to remark on the happinefs of a life , in which things of no moment give occafion of hope , felf - fatisfaction , and ...
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... given fome account , and which relate to the character of the mighty Pharamond of France , and the close friendship between him and his friend Eucrate ; I found among the letters which had been in the cuftody of the latter , an epiftle ...
... given fome account , and which relate to the character of the mighty Pharamond of France , and the close friendship between him and his friend Eucrate ; I found among the letters which had been in the cuftody of the latter , an epiftle ...
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