Ten thousand wonderful things, Том 1 |
Результаты поиска по книге
Результаты 1 – 5 из 51
Стр. iii
... once explained away ceases to be a marvel . For this reason , while rejecting everything that is obviously fictitious and untrue , we have not hesitated to insert many incidents which appear at first sight to be wholly incredible . In ...
... once explained away ceases to be a marvel . For this reason , while rejecting everything that is obviously fictitious and untrue , we have not hesitated to insert many incidents which appear at first sight to be wholly incredible . In ...
Стр. 26
... once to understand the structure of these early graves , and the inte- resting nature of their contents . The outer circle marks the extent of the mound covering the body , and which varied considerably in eleva- tion , sometimes being ...
... once to understand the structure of these early graves , and the inte- resting nature of their contents . The outer circle marks the extent of the mound covering the body , and which varied considerably in eleva- tion , sometimes being ...
Стр. 52
... once more departed without success . Thus the presence of mind of this young girl was the means of saving the fort . INDENTURE OF A HORSE - RACE BETWIXT THE EARLS OF MORTON AND ABERCORN AND THE LORD BOYDE . As indicating the state of ...
... once more departed without success . Thus the presence of mind of this young girl was the means of saving the fort . INDENTURE OF A HORSE - RACE BETWIXT THE EARLS OF MORTON AND ABERCORN AND THE LORD BOYDE . As indicating the state of ...
Стр. 54
... once his anger was so much aroused , that he sprung upon her like a fury , got her down , and buffeted her with his stumps within an inch of her life ; nor would he suffer her to arise until she promised amendment in future , which it ...
... once his anger was so much aroused , that he sprung upon her like a fury , got her down , and buffeted her with his stumps within an inch of her life ; nor would he suffer her to arise until she promised amendment in future , which it ...
Стр. 55
... once a week , month , or fortnight ; yet , there are very few ( probably , because tried by very few ) instances of its happy effects . POPULAR AMUSEMENTS IN 1743 . In Merrie England of the MARVELLOUS , RARE , CURIOUS , AND QUAINT . 55.
... once a week , month , or fortnight ; yet , there are very few ( probably , because tried by very few ) instances of its happy effects . POPULAR AMUSEMENTS IN 1743 . In Merrie England of the MARVELLOUS , RARE , CURIOUS , AND QUAINT . 55.
Другие издания - Просмотреть все
Ten Thousand Wonderful Things: Comprising whatever is marvellous and rare ... Various Ограниченный просмотр - 2021 |
Часто встречающиеся слова и выражения
afterwards ancient animal appears arms attended bell body brought called carried caused century church continued covered curious death died dress effect eight England engraving execution exhibited extraordinary face feet figures fire five four frequently give given hair hand head Henry horses hundred inches iron Italy John king known lady length letter light lived London look Lord manner March master means miles morning nature nearly never night observed occasion officers once original passed performed period persons piece pounds present Prince Queen remains remarkable represented round says seems seen sent shilling ship side stone strange streets taken thing took town tree turned whole woman wonderful young
Популярные отрывки
Стр. 318 - ... that comes from abroad or is grown at home ; taxes on the raw material ; taxes on every fresh value that is added to it by the industry of man ; taxes on the sauce which pampers man's appetite, and the drug...
Стр. 190 - MY loving people, we have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit ourselves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery. But I assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people. Let tyrants fear. I have always so behaved myself that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and goodwill of my subjects...
Стр. 319 - ... paid a license of a hundred pounds for the privilege of putting him to death. His whole property is then immediately taxed from two to ten per cent. Besides the probate, large fees are demanded for burying him in the chancel; his virtues are handed down to posterity on taxed marble; and he...
Стр. 133 - The reason of this their curiosity is, because the Italian cannot by any means indure to have his dish touched with fingers, seeing all men's fingers are not alike cleane.
Стр. 190 - I am come amongst you as you see at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die amongst you all, to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and for my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust.
Стр. 133 - For while with their knife which they hold in one hand they cut the meate out of the dish, they fasten their forke which they hold in their other hand upon the same dish, so that whatsoever he be that sitting in the company of...
Стр. 203 - Then was there flowing hair and extravagant dress; and then was invented the fashion of shoes with curved points; then the model for young men was to rival women in delicacy of person, to mince their gait, to walk with loose gesture, and half naked. Enervated and effeminate, they unwillingly remained what nature had made them; the assailers of others' chastity, prodigal of their own.
Стр. 94 - ... into those Eastern countries, and upon knowledge and experience of the said Garway's continued care and industry in obtaining the best tea, and making drink thereof, very many noblemen, physicians, merchants, and gentlemen of quality, have ever since sent to him for the said leaf, and daily resort to his house in Exchange Alley, aforesaid, to drink the drink thereof...
Стр. 48 - He received me very courteously; but, it must be confessed, that his apartment, and furniture, and morning dress, were sufficiently uncouth. His brown suit of clothes looked very rusty; he had on a little old shrivelled unpowdered wig, which was too small for his head; his shirt-neck and knees of his breeches were loose; his black worsted stockings ill drawn up ; and he had a pair of unbuckled shoes by way of slippers.
Стр. 227 - At the old theatre in East Grinstead, on Saturday, May, 1758, will be represented (by particular desire, and for the benefit of Mrs. P.) the deep and affecting Tragedy of Theodosius, or the Force of Love, with magnificent scenes, dresses, &c.