The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith, M. B.: Including a Variety of Pieces, Volumen 1John Murray, 1837 |
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... received with a perfect neutrality of face , should it happen to drop in a mackrel - boat . We have all seen dunces triumph in such companies , when men of real humour were disregarded , by a general combination in favour of stu- pidity ...
... received with a perfect neutrality of face , should it happen to drop in a mackrel - boat . We have all seen dunces triumph in such companies , when men of real humour were disregarded , by a general combination in favour of stu- pidity ...
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... receiving , with ecstasy , about two - pence for her trouble . In general , we were better served by the women than the men on those occasions . The men seemed directed by a low sordid interest alone ; they seemed mere machines , and ...
... receiving , with ecstasy , about two - pence for her trouble . In general , we were better served by the women than the men on those occasions . The men seemed directed by a low sordid interest alone ; they seemed mere machines , and ...
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... received from the patient a violent box on his ear . Some hours after , observing the prince more calm , he entreated to know how he had incurred his displeasure , or what he had done to have merited a blow . " A blow , " replied ...
... received from the patient a violent box on his ear . Some hours after , observing the prince more calm , he entreated to know how he had incurred his displeasure , or what he had done to have merited a blow . " A blow , " replied ...
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... received from a country wag , who imitated a Quaker's sermon . The music of Mattei ( 1 ) is ( 1 ) [ " Colomba Mattei was both a charming singer and a spirited and intel- ligent actress , and a great favourite as a prima donna . She ...
... received from a country wag , who imitated a Quaker's sermon . The music of Mattei ( 1 ) is ( 1 ) [ " Colomba Mattei was both a charming singer and a spirited and intel- ligent actress , and a great favourite as a prima donna . She ...
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... this refusal , our adventurer was resolved to apply to another , whom he knew to be the very best friend he had in the world . The gentleman whom he now addressed , received his proposal with all the affability ON THE USE OF LANGUAGE . 43.
... this refusal , our adventurer was resolved to apply to another , whom he knew to be the very best friend he had in the world . The gentleman whom he now addressed , received his proposal with all the affability ON THE USE OF LANGUAGE . 43.
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