Six Selections from Irving's Sketch-book: With Notes, Questions, Etc. for Home and School UseGinn & Company, 1891 - 119 Seiten |
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... object described , as a whole ? Or is there something wanting , or but vaguely hinted at , which is neces- sary to a perfect understanding of the author ? A careful examination in these regards will determine its quality with regard to ...
... object described , as a whole ? Or is there something wanting , or but vaguely hinted at , which is neces- sary to a perfect understanding of the author ? A careful examination in these regards will determine its quality with regard to ...
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... object drifting at a dis- tance . At sea , everything that breaks the monotony of the 75 surrounding expanse attracts attention . It proved to be the mast of a ship that must have been completely wrecked ; for there were the remains of ...
... object drifting at a dis- tance . At sea , everything that breaks the monotony of the 75 surrounding expanse attracts attention . It proved to be the mast of a ship that must have been completely wrecked ; for there were the remains of ...
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... object at twice the 110 length of the ship . I kept lights at the mast - head , and a constant watch forward to look out for fishing - smacks , which are accustomed to lie at anchor on the banks . The wind was blowing a smacking breeze ...
... object at twice the 110 length of the ship . I kept lights at the mast - head , and a constant watch forward to look out for fishing - smacks , which are accustomed to lie at anchor on the banks . The wind was blowing a smacking breeze ...
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... objects or abstract notions as endued with life and action like a person , or possessing the qualities of living beings . 165. Lord it over . To act as a lord , to rule despotically . - feverish excitement . The ships of war , that THE ...
... objects or abstract notions as endued with life and action like a person , or possessing the qualities of living beings . 165. Lord it over . To act as a lord , to rule despotically . - feverish excitement . The ships of war , that THE ...
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... objects of intense interest . As we sailed up the Mersey , I reconnoitred the shores with a telescope . My eye dwelt with delight on neat cottages , with their trim shrubberies and green grass - plots . I saw the mouldering ruin of an ...
... objects of intense interest . As we sailed up the Mersey , I reconnoitred the shores with a telescope . My eye dwelt with delight on neat cottages , with their trim shrubberies and green grass - plots . I saw the mouldering ruin of an ...
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