Fugitive Pieces, on Various Subjects, Volume 1R. and J. Dodsley, 1761 - English essays |
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... able to know , whether it was a beautiful Tree or not : And fuch is the circling Hoop , that the Women wear in fome Countries ; and the vaft Wad of Linen , that they carry upon their Head in others . The Fingers should be fine , long ...
... able to know , whether it was a beautiful Tree or not : And fuch is the circling Hoop , that the Women wear in fome Countries ; and the vaft Wad of Linen , that they carry upon their Head in others . The Fingers should be fine , long ...
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... grown Perfon has that Sort of Swellings in the Neck , which they call Goters ; and of which I have seen fome , very near as big as their Heads . The first Sunday that he was was able , he went to their Church ( for 48 A DIALOGUE.
... grown Perfon has that Sort of Swellings in the Neck , which they call Goters ; and of which I have seen fome , very near as big as their Heads . The first Sunday that he was was able , he went to their Church ( for 48 A DIALOGUE.
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Robert Dodsley. was able , he went to their Church ( for he was a Roman Catholic ) to return Thanks to Heaven for his Recovery . A Man of so good a Figure , and fo well dreft , had probably never before been within the Walls of that ...
Robert Dodsley. was able , he went to their Church ( for he was a Roman Catholic ) to return Thanks to Heaven for his Recovery . A Man of so good a Figure , and fo well dreft , had probably never before been within the Walls of that ...
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... able , on the Prows of two Boats , with a Shield in their left Hands , and a blunted Spear in their right . There is an equal Number of Rowers in each of the Boats , who drive them on with great Impetuofity . The two Combatants charge ...
... able , on the Prows of two Boats , with a Shield in their left Hands , and a blunted Spear in their right . There is an equal Number of Rowers in each of the Boats , who drive them on with great Impetuofity . The two Combatants charge ...
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... able ever to set their Feet on any Spot of this delightful Ground . There is but one Man here , and that's the Empe- ror . All Pleasures are made for him alone , This charming Place is scarce ever seen by any body but himself , his ...
... able ever to set their Feet on any Spot of this delightful Ground . There is but one Man here , and that's the Empe- ror . All Pleasures are made for him alone , This charming Place is scarce ever seen by any body but himself , his ...
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