Prose and Verse, Volume 2Wiley and Putnam, 1845 - English literature |
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... play- ing , though everybody agreed that he played too high . I men- tion this , because some of the journals have imputed mismanage- ment to the engines , and have insinuated that the pipes wanted organizing ; indeed , I myself ...
... play- ing , though everybody agreed that he played too high . I men- tion this , because some of the journals have imputed mismanage- ment to the engines , and have insinuated that the pipes wanted organizing ; indeed , I myself ...
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... play at what ye like ! " In pleasing contrast to this tumult , was the unusual and cor- dial unanimity of the members of both Houses , in rescuing what- ever was portable from the flames . It was a delightful novelty to see the Lords ...
... play at what ye like ! " In pleasing contrast to this tumult , was the unusual and cor- dial unanimity of the members of both Houses , in rescuing what- ever was portable from the flames . It was a delightful novelty to see the Lords ...
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... play upon the Thames . - British Guardian . It must have struck every one who witnessed the operations in the House of Commons , that there was a lamentable want of " order ! order ! order ! " A great many gentlemen succeeded in making ...
... play upon the Thames . - British Guardian . It must have struck every one who witnessed the operations in the House of Commons , that there was a lamentable want of " order ! order ! order ! " A great many gentlemen succeeded in making ...
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... play water upon me , and I was afraid of a catch - cold . In fact , when I arrive at home , I find myself stuffed in my head , and fast in my chest , and my throat was a little horse . I am going for it into a bath of boiling water ...
... play water upon me , and I was afraid of a catch - cold . In fact , when I arrive at home , I find myself stuffed in my head , and fast in my chest , and my throat was a little horse . I am going for it into a bath of boiling water ...
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... . He wouldn't let me go to the play , because he says the theatres are bad schools , and would give me a vicious style of elocution . The only pleasure he promised me was to sit in the gallery THE GREAT CONFLAGRATION . 19.
... . He wouldn't let me go to the play , because he says the theatres are bad schools , and would give me a vicious style of elocution . The only pleasure he promised me was to sit in the gallery THE GREAT CONFLAGRATION . 19.
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