The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith, M.B.Hastings, Etheridge, and Bliss, 1809 |
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... round as if to confirm every spectator in his favourable sentiments ; sometimes she would attempt to allure us by smiles ; and at intervals would bridle back , in order to inspire us with respect. 30 CITIZEN OF THE WORLD .
... round as if to confirm every spectator in his favourable sentiments ; sometimes she would attempt to allure us by smiles ; and at intervals would bridle back , in order to inspire us with respect. 30 CITIZEN OF THE WORLD .
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... French usually describe foreigners ; and it is but just to force a part of that ri- dicule back upon them , which they attempt to lavish on others . Adieu . LETTER LXXVIII . FROM THE SAME . THE two theatres. 38 CITIZEN OF THE WORLD .
... French usually describe foreigners ; and it is but just to force a part of that ri- dicule back upon them , which they attempt to lavish on others . Adieu . LETTER LXXVIII . FROM THE SAME . THE two theatres. 38 CITIZEN OF THE WORLD .
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... attempt to avoid it , in retiring she must necessarily tread upon her train , and thus fall fairly upon her back ... attempts to turn round , it must be in a circle not smaller than that described by the wheeling crocodile , when it ...
... attempt to avoid it , in retiring she must necessarily tread upon her train , and thus fall fairly upon her back ... attempts to turn round , it must be in a circle not smaller than that described by the wheeling crocodile , when it ...
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... attempt to introduce the sciences into a nation of wandering barbarians , is only to ren der them more miserable ... attempted to im- prove the desolate inhabitants of Siberia , by sending among them some of the politest men of Europe ...
... attempt to introduce the sciences into a nation of wandering barbarians , is only to ren der them more miserable ... attempted to im- prove the desolate inhabitants of Siberia , by sending among them some of the politest men of Europe ...
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... attempt learning so difficult an instrument so late in life . To this he made no re- ply , but groaning , and still holding the flute to his lips , continued to gaze at me for some moments very an- grily , and then proceeded to practise ...
... attempt learning so difficult an instrument so late in life . To this he made no re- ply , but groaning , and still holding the flute to his lips , continued to gaze at me for some moments very an- grily , and then proceeded to practise ...
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