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... says Mr. Bell , in his prize essay on Irish architecture , " is that of a nave and chancel , or choir , divided from each other by a spacious gothic arch , about the centre of the build- ing . What remains of the east window is composed ...
... says Mr. Bell , in his prize essay on Irish architecture , " is that of a nave and chancel , or choir , divided from each other by a spacious gothic arch , about the centre of the build- ing . What remains of the east window is composed ...
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... says that about two years before the publication of his Life of Ormond , the very patent from which the great seal was so torn was produced in evidence at the assizes of Tyrone , by the then late Lord Char- lemont , exhibiting , in its ...
... says that about two years before the publication of his Life of Ormond , the very patent from which the great seal was so torn was produced in evidence at the assizes of Tyrone , by the then late Lord Char- lemont , exhibiting , in its ...
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... say the fair ) sex attends to kindle the floating straw , that in its progress exhibits the long line , wild arching , and finny occupants of this aqueous tunnel . The latter are seen playfully sporting round the straw as it glides away ...
... say the fair ) sex attends to kindle the floating straw , that in its progress exhibits the long line , wild arching , and finny occupants of this aqueous tunnel . The latter are seen playfully sporting round the straw as it glides away ...
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... says to me one day , ' Paddy , child , ' says she , ' make haste and go to school , and take that piece of cake with you , and don't forget your primer , and mind don't stop by the way , or Mr. M'Finnegan will be after measuring the ...
... says to me one day , ' Paddy , child , ' says she , ' make haste and go to school , and take that piece of cake with you , and don't forget your primer , and mind don't stop by the way , or Mr. M'Finnegan will be after measuring the ...
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... says I , will you lave your father's house and come live with me - but it is as my lawful wife , says I , seeing a flash of anger , like lightning , darting from her beautiful eyes . I will make you mistress of the big house , and we ...
... says I , will you lave your father's house and come live with me - but it is as my lawful wife , says I , seeing a flash of anger , like lightning , darting from her beautiful eyes . I will make you mistress of the big house , and we ...
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Page 55 - To the very moment that he bade me tell it; Wherein I spake of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hair-breadth 'scapes i...
Page 80 - How small a part of time they share, That are so wondrous sweet and fair.
Page 111 - What things have we seen Done at the Mermaid! Heard words that have been So nimble and so full of subtle flame As if that every one from whence they came Had meant to put his whole wit in a jest, And had resolved to live a fool the rest Of his dull life.
Page 32 - I was building my first steam-boat at New York, the project was viewed by the public either with indifference, or with contempt, as a visionary scheme. My friends, indeed, were civil, but they were shy. They listened with patience to my explanations, but with a settled cast of incredulity on their countenances. I felt the full force of the lamentation of the poet, "Truths would you teach, to save a sinking land, All shun, none aid you, and few understand.
Page 24 - I know a merchant man (who shall at this time be nameless) that bought the contents of two noble libraries for forty shillings price ; a shame it is to be spoken.
Page 55 - Ah! then and there was hurrying to and fro. And gathering tears, and tremblings of distress. And cheeks all pale, which but an hour ago Blushed at the praise of their own loveliness: And there were sudden partings, such as press The life from out young hearts; and choking sighs, Which ne'er might be repeated...
Page 24 - them which purchased those superstitious mansions " reserved of those library books some to serve their " Jakes, some to scour their candlesticks, and some " to rub their boots ; some they sold to the grocers " and soap-sellers, and some they sent over sea to " the bookbinders, not in small number, but at " times whole ships full, to the wondering of the
Page 88 - ... tis so begrimed and smutted. However, I comfort myself with a Christian reflection, that I have not broken the commandment; for my pictures are not the likenesses of any thing in heaven above, or in the earth beneath, or in the waters under the earth.
Page 32 - I told you it was so; it is a foolish scheme ; I wish we were well out of it.' I elevated myself upon a platform, and addressed the assembly. I stated that I knew not what was the matter ; but if they would be quiet, and indulge me for half an hour, I would either go on or abandon the voyage for that time.
Page 112 - And I will make thee beds of roses, And a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle...