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Page 87
... seems to be an error . Mr. Gosse's memoir is , in all essential points , such a satisfactory piece of work , that it seems a pity these little blemishes should be left to puzzle the reader . BALE - DOCK OR BAIL - DOCK.- W. F. P. " A ...
... seems to be an error . Mr. Gosse's memoir is , in all essential points , such a satisfactory piece of work , that it seems a pity these little blemishes should be left to puzzle the reader . BALE - DOCK OR BAIL - DOCK.- W. F. P. " A ...
Page 332
... seems not very improbable that it alluded to the vulgar and very inelegant custom of wetting the finger to turn over a book with more ease . " In corroboration of this view Nares quotes : - " I hate brawls with my heart , and can turn ...
... seems not very improbable that it alluded to the vulgar and very inelegant custom of wetting the finger to turn over a book with more ease . " In corroboration of this view Nares quotes : - " I hate brawls with my heart , and can turn ...
Page 422
... seems an unlikely name either to be assumed or given . In section 8 ( p . 17 ) the author has observed that " heads that are disposed unto schism do sub - divide and So straightly subject to another's will , " & c . mince themselves ...
... seems an unlikely name either to be assumed or given . In section 8 ( p . 17 ) the author has observed that " heads that are disposed unto schism do sub - divide and So straightly subject to another's will , " & c . mince themselves ...
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