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... means a thrifty stock . Some families seem to inherit kindliness and in- competency , and to hand down virtue and poverty from genera- tion to generation . Such was the case with the Goldsmiths . " They were always , " according to ...
... means a thrifty stock . Some families seem to inherit kindliness and in- competency , and to hand down virtue and poverty from genera- tion to generation . Such was the case with the Goldsmiths . " They were always , " according to ...
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... means to the utmost in edu- cating him for a learned and distinguished career . Oliver was the second son , and seven years younger than Henry , who was the guide and protector of his childhood , and to whom he was most tenderly ...
... means to the utmost in edu- cating him for a learned and distinguished career . Oliver was the second son , and seven years younger than Henry , who was the guide and protector of his childhood , and to whom he was most tenderly ...
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... means , holding the living of Carrick - on - Shannon . He had mar- ried the sister of Goldsmith's father , but was now a widower , with an only child , a daughter , named Jane . Contarine was a kind - hearted man , with a generosity ...
... means , holding the living of Carrick - on - Shannon . He had mar- ried the sister of Goldsmith's father , but was now a widower , with an only child , a daughter , named Jane . Contarine was a kind - hearted man , with a generosity ...
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... means calculated to play off his pretensions , for he was short and thick , with a pock - marked face , and an air and carriage by no means of a distinguished cast . The owner of the house , however , soon discovered his whimsical ...
... means calculated to play off his pretensions , for he was short and thick , with a pock - marked face , and an air and carriage by no means of a distinguished cast . The owner of the house , however , soon discovered his whimsical ...
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... means , suggested by his own coarse and savage nature . He abused him in presence of the class as ignorant and stupid ; ridiculed him as awkward and ugly , and at times in the transports of his temper indulged in personal violence . The ...
... means , suggested by his own coarse and savage nature . He abused him in presence of the class as ignorant and stupid ; ridiculed him as awkward and ugly , and at times in the transports of his temper indulged in personal violence . The ...
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Page 247 - ... bowers to lay me down; To husband out life's taper at the close, And keep the flame from wasting by repose; I still had hopes — for pride attends us still — Amidst the swains to show my...
Page 23 - A man severe he was, and stern to view, I knew him well, and every truant knew : Well had the boding tremblers...
Page 76 - And haply, though my harsh touch, faltering still, But mock'd all tune, and marr'd the dancer's skill, Yet would the village praise my wondrous power, And dance, forgetful of the noontide hour. Alike all ages. Dames of ancient days Have led their children through the mirthful maze ; And the gay grandsire, skill'd in gestic lore, Has frisk'd beneath the burden of threescore.
Page 42 - How often have I blest the coming day, When toil remitting lent its turn to play, And all the village train, from labor free, Led up their sports beneath the spreading tree, While many a pastime circled in the shade, The young contending as the old surveyed; And many a gambol frolicked o'er the ground, And sleights of art and feats of strength went round.
Page 21 - His house was known to all the vagrant train ; He chid their wanderings, but relieved their pain.
Page 177 - When lovely woman stoops to folly. And finds, too late, that men betray. What charm can soothe her melancholy, What art can wash her guilt away? The only art her guilt to cover. To hide her shame from every eye, To give repentance to her lover, And wring his bosom, — is to die.
Page 247 - In all my wanderings round this world of care, In all my griefs - and God has given my share I still had hopes my latest hours to crown, Amidst these humble bowers to lay me down; To husband out life's taper at the close, And keep the flame from wasting by repose.
Page 221 - To them his heart, his love, his griefs were given, But all his serious thoughts had rest in heaven. As some tall cliff that lifts its awful form, Swells from the vale, and midway leaves the storm, Though round its breast the rolling clouds are spread, Eternal sunshine settles on its head.
Page 221 - A man he was to all the country dear. And passing rich with forty pounds a year. Remote from towns he ran his godly race, Nor e'er had changed, nor wished to change his place.
Page 366 - Here Reynolds is laid, and to tell you my mind, .He has not left a wiser or better behind : His pencil was striking, resistless, and grand : His manners were gentle, complying, and bland; Still bom to improve us in every part, His pencil our faces, his manners our heart...