Elegant extracts: a copious selection of passages from the most eminent prose writers, Том 51812 |
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... says Seneca , ' is a voyage , in the progress of which we are perpetually changing our scenes . We first leave childhood behind us , then youth , then the years of ripened manhood , then the better or more pleasing part of old age ...
... says Seneca , ' is a voyage , in the progress of which we are perpetually changing our scenes . We first leave childhood behind us , then youth , then the years of ripened manhood , then the better or more pleasing part of old age ...
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... says the Dervise , ' give me leave to ask your ma- jesty a question or two . Who were the persons that lodged in this house when it was first built ? The king replied , his ancestors . And who , ' says the Dervise , ' was the last ...
... says the Dervise , ' give me leave to ask your ma- jesty a question or two . Who were the persons that lodged in this house when it was first built ? The king replied , his ancestors . And who , ' says the Dervise , ' was the last ...
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... says the Dervise , ' will be here after you ? " The king an- swered , the young prince his son . ' Ah , sir , ' said the Dervise , ' a house that changes its inhabitants so often , and receives such a perpetual succession of guests , is ...
... says the Dervise , ' will be here after you ? " The king an- swered , the young prince his son . ' Ah , sir , ' said the Dervise , ' a house that changes its inhabitants so often , and receives such a perpetual succession of guests , is ...
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... says be , ' behold here the weakness and fragility of Look backward a few days , thy father was great and happy , fresh as the vernal rose , and strong as the cedar of the mountain : the nations of Asia drank his dews , and art and ...
... says be , ' behold here the weakness and fragility of Look backward a few days , thy father was great and happy , fresh as the vernal rose , and strong as the cedar of the mountain : the nations of Asia drank his dews , and art and ...
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... says she , dares the wretch hope my obedience , who thus shrinks at my glance ? Retire , and enjoy thy riches in sordid ostentation ; thou wast born to be wealthy , but never canst be great . ' He then contracted his desires to more ...
... says she , dares the wretch hope my obedience , who thus shrinks at my glance ? Retire , and enjoy thy riches in sordid ostentation ; thou wast born to be wealthy , but never canst be great . ' He then contracted his desires to more ...
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Стр. 214 - Pyrrhus, the knight told me that he did not believe the king of France himself had a better strut. I was indeed very attentive to my old friend's remarks, because I looked upon them as a piece of natural criticism, and was well pleased to hear him, at the conclusion of almost every scene, telling me that he could not imagine how the play would end. One while he appeared much concerned for Andromache ; and, a little while after, as much for Hermione ; and was extremely puzzled to think what would...
Стр. 9 - In these amusements the hours passed away uncounted, his deviations had perplexed his memory, and he knew not towards what point to travel. He stood pensive and confused, afraid to go forward lest he should go wrong, yet conscious that the time of loitering was now past.
Стр. 114 - em, which I had just purchased, and gave him one ; and, at this moment that I am telling it, my heart smites me that there was more of pleasantry in the conceit of seeing how an ass would eat a macaroon, than of benevolence in giving him one, which presided in the act. When the ass had eaten his macaroon, I pressed him to come in.
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Стр. 106 - The blood and spirits of Le Fevre, which were waxing cold and slow within him, and were retreating to their last citadel, the heart, — rallied back, — the film forsook his eyes for a moment ; — he looked up wishfully in my uncle Toby's face ; — then cast a look upon his boy ; — and that ligament, fine as it was — was never broken ! Nature instantly ebb'd again; — the film returned to its place ; — the pulse fluttered ; — stopped ; — went on,— throbbed, — stopped again; —...
Стр. 172 - We were to drag up oceans of gold from the bottom of the sea ; we were to supply all Europe with herrings upon our own terms. At present we hear no more of all this. We have fished up very little gold that I can learn ; nor do we furnish the world with herrings as was expected.
Стр. 102 - I wish, said my uncle Toby, with a deep sigh, — I wish, Trim, I was asleep. Your honour, replied the corporal, is too much concerned; — shall I pour your honour out a glass of sack to your pipe? Do, Trim, said my uncle Toby.
Стр. 99 - I heard the poor gentleman say his prayers last night,' said the landlady, ' very devoutly, and with my own ears, or I could not have believed it.' 'Are you sure of it 3 ' replied the curate. 'A soldier, an
Стр. 216 - Roger hearing a cluster of them praise Orestes, struck in with them, and told them, that he thought his friend Pylades was a very sensible man. As they were afterwards applauding Pyrrh'us, Sir Roger put in a second time, "And let me tell you, (says he,) though he speaks but little, I like the old fellow in whiskers as well as any of them.
Стр. 8 - Having thus calmed his solicitude, he renewed his pace, though he suspected that he was not gaining ground. This uneasiness of his mind inclined him to lay hold on every new object, and give way to every sensation that might soothe or divert him. ' He listened to every echo, he mounted every hill for a fresh prospect, he turned aside to every cascade...