The European Magazine, and London Review, Volume 9Philological Society of London, 1786 |
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... increased half an in nineteen years . It does not appear ti hollow , but by the trifling increase I conc it not found . " Extraordinary , however thefe dimenfions may appear , they are ceeded by thofe of the BoDDINGTON ( a tree which we ...
... increased half an in nineteen years . It does not appear ti hollow , but by the trifling increase I conc it not found . " Extraordinary , however thefe dimenfions may appear , they are ceeded by thofe of the BoDDINGTON ( a tree which we ...
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... increase , whilft we can , the extent of human know- ledge . of This refpectable Society at prefent confifts James Maffey , Esq . Thomas Percival , M. D. & c . } Prefidents . as will lead him to judge of the quality of Rev. 32 THE ...
... increase , whilft we can , the extent of human know- ledge . of This refpectable Society at prefent confifts James Maffey , Esq . Thomas Percival , M. D. & c . } Prefidents . as will lead him to judge of the quality of Rev. 32 THE ...
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... increase in proportion to the heat of the air in the room , they concluded that animal bodies have a power of generating eld . This our author confiders as an erro- neous conclufion ; and accounts for the effect in the following manner ...
... increase in proportion to the heat of the air in the room , they concluded that animal bodies have a power of generating eld . This our author confiders as an erro- neous conclufion ; and accounts for the effect in the following manner ...
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... increase it in the old maid . The married dame , the author not unaptly though fomewhat feverely compares to the high - fed indolent prelate , who having gained the object of his purfuit , and elated with the ceremonious dignity of his ...
... increase it in the old maid . The married dame , the author not unaptly though fomewhat feverely compares to the high - fed indolent prelate , who having gained the object of his purfuit , and elated with the ceremonious dignity of his ...
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... increase her filial affec- tion ; and perceiving that her father was deeply vexed by the late occurrences and the comments of his neighbours , the exerted all her powers , in the most endearing manner , ta dipate his vexation ; the took ...
... increase her filial affec- tion ; and perceiving that her father was deeply vexed by the late occurrences and the comments of his neighbours , the exerted all her powers , in the most endearing manner , ta dipate his vexation ; the took ...
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Page 97 - Yet, notwithstanding this weight of authority, and the universal practice of former ages, a new species of dramatic composition has been introduced under the name of sentimental comedy, in which the virtues of private life are exhibited, rather than the vices exposed; and the distresses, rather than the faults of mankind, make our interest in the piece.
Page 395 - It is accompanied with such an inward satisfaction, that the duty is sufficiently rewarded by the performance. It is not like the practice of many other virtues, difficult and painful, but attended with so much pleasure, that were there no positive command .which enjoined it, nor any recompense laid up for it hereafter, a generous mind would indulge in it, for the natural gratification that accompanies it.
Page 454 - E'er left himself behind ? The restless thought and wayward will, And discontent attend him still, Nor quit him while he lives ; At sea, care follows in the wind ; At land, it mounts the pad behind, Or with the post-boy drives.
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Page 143 - If the man who turnips cries, Cry not when his father dies, 'Tis a proof that he had rather Have a turnip than his father.
Page 454 - By heaven's eternal doom. To ripen'd age, Clive liv'd renown'd, With lacks enrich'd, with honours crown'd, His valour's well-earn'd meed ; Too long, alas ! he liv'd, to hate His envied lot, and died too late From life's oppression freed.
Page 429 - Cook, who being still unwilling to take away his life, instead of firing with ball, knocked him down with his musket. He expostulated strongly with the most forward of the crowd, upon their turbulent behaviour. He had given up all thoughts of getting the king on board, as it appeared impracticable ; and his care was then only to act on the defensive, and to secure a safe embarkation for his small party, which was closely pressed by a body of several thousand people.
Page 11 - ... that Fancy's flowers adorn, The soft amusement of the vacant mind ! He sleeps in dust...
Page 429 - ... him. The Indians got him under again, but in deeper water: he was, however, able to get his head up once more ; and being almost spent in...
Page 456 - And Pan's own umbrage, dark and deep ; The caverns hung with ivy-twine, The cliffs that wav'd with oak and pine, And Etna's hoar romantic pile : And caught the bold Homeric note, In...