Waverley Novels: From the Last Rev. Ed., Containing the Author's Final Corrections, Notes, &c, Volumen 12S.H. Parker and B.B. Mussey, 1852 |
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... feeling . The information which she acquired by habits of patient attention , was indelibly rivetted in a naturally powerful memory . She had also a high feeling for the solitary and melancholy grandeur of the scenes in which she was ...
... feeling . The information which she acquired by habits of patient attention , was indelibly rivetted in a naturally powerful memory . She had also a high feeling for the solitary and melancholy grandeur of the scenes in which she was ...
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... feelings proper to the romantic race from which her mother de- scended , the love of natural objects was to her a passion capable not only of occupying , but at times of agitating , her mind . Scenes upon which her sister looked with a ...
... feelings proper to the romantic race from which her mother de- scended , the love of natural objects was to her a passion capable not only of occupying , but at times of agitating , her mind . Scenes upon which her sister looked with a ...
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... feelings of the nominee , by such an education as might put him above the slightest thought of sacks , coulters , stilts , mould- boards , or any thing connected with the servile drudgery of the plough . Jasper , sage Yorkshireman ...
... feelings of the nominee , by such an education as might put him above the slightest thought of sacks , coulters , stilts , mould- boards , or any thing connected with the servile drudgery of the plough . Jasper , sage Yorkshireman ...
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... feelings had been daunted by the threats of the supposed sorceress , and who , amidst her eager , narrow , and repining disposition , had , like all who possess marked character , some sparks of higher feeling , which made her ...
... feelings had been daunted by the threats of the supposed sorceress , and who , amidst her eager , narrow , and repining disposition , had , like all who possess marked character , some sparks of higher feeling , which made her ...
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... feelings . Mordaunt , though not indifferent to the risk in which they stood , was more curious than alarmed . He had heard of Norna's alleged power over the elements , and now expected an opportunity of judging for himself of its ...
... feelings . Mordaunt , though not indifferent to the risk in which they stood , was more curious than alarmed . He had heard of Norna's alleged power over the elements , and now expected an opportunity of judging for himself of its ...
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Página 187 - Goes on to sea, and knows not to retire. With roomy decks, her guns of mighty strength, Whose low-laid mouths each mounting billow laves : Deep in her draught, and warlike in her length, She seems a sea-wasp flying on the waves.
Página 119 - A fiery soul, which, working out its way, Fretted the pigmy body to decay, And o'er-informed the tenement of clay. A daring pilot in extremity; Pleased with the danger, when the waves went high He sought the storms; but, for a calm unfit, Would steer too nigh the sands to boast his wit.
Página 235 - I pass, like night, from land to land; I have strange power of speech; That moment that his face I see, I know the man that must hear me: To him my tale I teach.
Página 194 - I fear, too early : for my mind misgives, Some consequence, yet hanging in the stars, Shall bitterly begin his fearful date With this night's revels...
Página 31 - She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellow'd to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
Página 60 - I do love these ancient ruins. We never tread upon them but we set Our foot upon some reverend history...
Página 162 - Portugal I sung, Was but the prelude to that glorious day, When thou on silver Thames didst cut thy way, With...