The Gentleman's Magazine, Volym 89, Del 2; Volym 126F. Jefferies, 1819 The "Gentleman's magazine" section is a digest of selections from the weekly press; the "(Trader's) monthly intelligencer" section consists of news (foreign and domestic), vital statistics, a register of the month's new publications, and a calendar of forthcoming trade fairs. |
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... expression made use of by the mother of Sisera , in the 5th chap . of Judges , " Of di- verse colours of needle - work on both sides , " seems not to have known that however " our common embroidery " could not be accurately described on ...
... expression made use of by the mother of Sisera , in the 5th chap . of Judges , " Of di- verse colours of needle - work on both sides , " seems not to have known that however " our common embroidery " could not be accurately described on ...
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... expressing great sorrow at his misfortune , Benbow said , " I am sorry for it too ; but I had rather have lost both my legs than have seen this dishonour brought upon the English nation . But , d'ye hear , if another shot should take me ...
... expressing great sorrow at his misfortune , Benbow said , " I am sorry for it too ; but I had rather have lost both my legs than have seen this dishonour brought upon the English nation . But , d'ye hear , if another shot should take me ...
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... expression , de- noting cheerful hurrying progression , is used by Shakespeare in the 2nd part of Henry IV . where Pistol thus ad- dresses Falstaff : " Sir John , I am thy Pistol , and thy friend , And helter skelter have I rode to thee ...
... expression , de- noting cheerful hurrying progression , is used by Shakespeare in the 2nd part of Henry IV . where Pistol thus ad- dresses Falstaff : " Sir John , I am thy Pistol , and thy friend , And helter skelter have I rode to thee ...
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... Poet , surpassing in solid worth Isaac Reed's celebrated variorum edition of 1803. But 1 much fear , from Mr. Gifford's Gifford's expressions in his Memoirs of Jonson ( vol . 1819.] Shakspeare, Jonson, Beaumont and Fletcher. ...
... Poet , surpassing in solid worth Isaac Reed's celebrated variorum edition of 1803. But 1 much fear , from Mr. Gifford's Gifford's expressions in his Memoirs of Jonson ( vol . 1819.] Shakspeare, Jonson, Beaumont and Fletcher. ...
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... expressions in his Memoirs of Jonson ( vol . I. p . 244 ) , that he has finally abandoned his intention of exe- cuting a work which would be joy- fully received by every lover of English literature , and that Shak- speare must continue ...
... expressions in his Memoirs of Jonson ( vol . I. p . 244 ) , that he has finally abandoned his intention of exe- cuting a work which would be joy- fully received by every lover of English literature , and that Shak- speare must continue ...
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Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Review, Volym 80, Del 2 Obegränsad förhandsgranskning - 1810 |
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Sida 56 - and attentively read these Holy Scriptures, and am of opinion that this " Volume, independently of its divine origin, contains more true sublimity, ' more exquisite beauty, more pure morality, more important history, and * finer strains both of Poetry and Eloquence, than can be' collected from * all other books, in whatever age or language they may have been composed.
Sida 465 - In his temper and dispositions he was not only kind and affectionate, but generous, and considerate of the feelings of all around him ; and gave the most liberal assistance and encouragement to all young persons who showed any indications of talent, or applied to him for patronage or advice.
Sida 53 - For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
Sida 463 - It can engrave a seal, and crush masses of obdurate metal like wax before it, — draw out, without breaking, a thread as fine as gossamer, and lift a ship of war like a bauble in the air. It can embroider muslin, and forge anchors, — cut steel into ribands, and impel loaded vessels against the fury of the winds and waves.
Sida 463 - We have said that Mr. Watt was the great Improver of the steamengine ; but, in truth, as to all that is admirable in its structure, or vast in its utility, he should rather be described as its Inventor. It was by his inventions that its action was so regulated as to make it capable of being applied to the finest and most delicate manufactures, and its power so increased as to set weight and solidity at defiance. By his admirable...
Sida 464 - ... knowledge. No man could be more social in his spirit, less assuming or fastidious in his manners, or more kind and indulgent towards all who approached him. He rather liked to talk — at least in his latter years : but though he took a considerable share of the conversation, he rarely suggested the topics on which it was to turn, but readily and quietly took up whatever was presented by those around...
Sida 464 - ... and perfectly at home in all the details of architecture, music, and law. He was well acquainted too with most of the modern languages, and familiar with their most recent literature. Nor was it at all extraordinary to hear the great mechanician and engineer detailing and expounding, for hours together, the metaphysical theories of the German logicians, or criticising the measures or the matter of the German poetry.
Sida 463 - ... bestowed such a gift on his kind. The blessing is not only universal, but unbounded; and the fabled inventors of the plough and the loom, who were deified by the erring gratitude of their rude contemporaries, conferred less important benefits on mankind than the inventor of our present steam engine.
Sida 72 - The House having resolved itself into a Committee of Ways and Means, The Chancellor of the Exchequer...
Sida 256 - What should thy sons do? — anything but weep: And yet they only murmur in their sleep. In contrast with their fathers — as the slime, The dull green ooze of the receding deep, Is with the dashing of the spring-tide foam That drives the sailor shipless to his home, Are they to those that were...