The Edinburgh Monthly Review, 4. köideWaugh and Innes, 1820 |
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... thing odious , disagree- able , and contemptible in manners , and every thing base and dishonourable in conduct and character . He is stated to have been " extremely ambitious , arrogant , and selfish ' ; " of " a morose , vindictive ...
... thing odious , disagree- able , and contemptible in manners , and every thing base and dishonourable in conduct and character . He is stated to have been " extremely ambitious , arrogant , and selfish ' ; " of " a morose , vindictive ...
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... thing is presumed against the unfor- tunate Swift . His conduct is described as one tissue of " dis- " gusting and brutal selfishness . " Of the death of one of the la- dies , it is stated broadly that he was " as directly and as guilt ...
... thing is presumed against the unfor- tunate Swift . His conduct is described as one tissue of " dis- " gusting and brutal selfishness . " Of the death of one of the la- dies , it is stated broadly that he was " as directly and as guilt ...
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... thing in it that applies particularly to the distinguishing doc- trines on either side , and for any thing we see in it , it might , with a very little alteration , have served as a reproof to the Whigs in the prosecution of Sir John ...
... thing in it that applies particularly to the distinguishing doc- trines on either side , and for any thing we see in it , it might , with a very little alteration , have served as a reproof to the Whigs in the prosecution of Sir John ...
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... thing but the most thorough and downright honesty on his part , it must have been soon detected by men of their penetration , and then , instead of being able to keep well with both , he must have irretrievably lost their confidence and ...
... thing but the most thorough and downright honesty on his part , it must have been soon detected by men of their penetration , and then , instead of being able to keep well with both , he must have irretrievably lost their confidence and ...
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... thing to con- ceal on the subject . He states all the objections to the title and person of the nominal prince , whom he represents as equally contemptible in point of friends and abilities of every kind . He vindicates the Tories from ...
... thing to con- ceal on the subject . He states all the objections to the title and person of the nominal prince , whom he represents as equally contemptible in point of friends and abilities of every kind . He vindicates the Tories from ...
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Page 280 - ... of buttons down the sides, and bunches at the knees. He bore on his shoulder a stout keg, that seemed full of liquor, and made signs for Rip to approach and assist him with the load.
Page 281 - what excuse shall I make to Dame Van Winkle!" He looked round for his gun, but in place of the clean well-oiled fowling-piece, he found an old firelock lying by him, the barrel encrusted with rust, the lock falling off, and the stock worm-eaten.
Page 288 - As he approached the stream his heart began to thump; he summoned up, however, all his resolution, gave his horse half a score of kicks in the ribs, and attempted to dash briskly across the bridge; but instead of starting forward, the perverse old animal made a lateral movement and ran broadside against the fence. Ichabod, whose fears increased with the delay, jerked the reins on the other side, and kicked lustily with the contrary foot; it was all in vain; his steed started, it is true, but it was...
Page 287 - ... he carried his whip perpendicularly in his hand, like a sceptre, and, as his horse jogged on, the motion of his arms was not unlike the flapping of a pair of wings. A small wool hat rested on the top of his nose, for so his scanty strip of forehead might be called ; and the skirts of his black coat fluttered out almost to the horse's tail.
Page 290 - If I can but reach that bridge," thought Ichabod, "I am safe." Just then he heard the black steed panting and blowing close behind him; he even fancied that he felt his hot breath. Another convulsive kick in the ribs, and old Gunpowder...
Page 283 - The cognomen of Crane was not inapplicable to his person. He was tall, but exceedingly lank, with narrow shoulders, long arms and legs, hands that dangled a mile out of his sleeves, feet that might have served for shovels, and his whole frame most loosely hung together.
Page 284 - ... voices, conning over their lessons, might be heard in a drowsy summer's day, like the hum of a bee-hive ; interrupted now and then by the authoritative voice of the master, in the tone of menace or command ; or, peradventure, by the appalling sound of the birch, as he urged some tardy loiterer along the flowery path of knowledge. Truth to say, he was a conscientious man, that ever bore in mind the golden maxim, " Spare the rod and spoil the child.
Page 299 - Go to the Ant, thou Sluggard, consider her ways, and be wise: which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.
Page 290 - An opening in the trees now cheered him with the hopes that the church bridge was at hand. The wavering reflection of a silver star in the bosom of the brook told him that he was not mistaken. He saw the walls of the church dimly glaring under the trees beyond. He recollected the place where Brom Bones's ghostly competitor had disappeared. "If I can but reach that bridge,
Page 288 - As Ichabod approached this fearful tree, he began to whistle: he thought his whistle was answered; it was but a blast sweeping sharply through the dry branches. As he approached a little nearer, he thought he saw something white, hanging in the midst of the tree; he paused and ceased whistling; but on looking more narrowly, perceived that it was a place where the tree had been scathed by lightning, and the white wood laid bare.