The British Essayists: The SpectatorLittle, Brown, 1866 - English essays |
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Page 24
... pass upon some for a man of very good sense , and me upon others for a very civil person . ' This whole celebrated piece is a perfect contra- diction to good manners , good sense , and common honesty ; and as there is nothing in it but ...
... pass upon some for a man of very good sense , and me upon others for a very civil person . ' This whole celebrated piece is a perfect contra- diction to good manners , good sense , and common honesty ; and as there is nothing in it but ...
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... pass between her and this husband , that she is every moment told of , and for whom she seems to be educated . Thus her fancy is engaged to turn all her endeavours to the ornament of her person , as what must deter- mine her good and ...
... pass between her and this husband , that she is every moment told of , and for whom she seems to be educated . Thus her fancy is engaged to turn all her endeavours to the ornament of her person , as what must deter- mine her good and ...
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... passes between two persons who are familiar and intimate friends . On these occasions , a man gives a loose to every passion and every thought that is uppermost , discovers his most retired opinions of persons and things , tries the ...
... passes between two persons who are familiar and intimate friends . On these occasions , a man gives a loose to every passion and every thought that is uppermost , discovers his most retired opinions of persons and things , tries the ...
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... pass , among the ignorant , for persons who have a great deal of humour . She had the play of Sir Fopling in her hand , and after she had said it was happy for her there was not so charming a creature as Dorimant now living , she began ...
... pass , among the ignorant , for persons who have a great deal of humour . She had the play of Sir Fopling in her hand , and after she had said it was happy for her there was not so charming a creature as Dorimant now living , she began ...
Page 74
... passes for a fine gentleman . He is loud , haughty , gentle , soft , lewd , and obsequious by turns , just as a little under- standing and great impudence prompt him at the present moment . He passes among the silly part of our women ...
... passes for a fine gentleman . He is loud , haughty , gentle , soft , lewd , and obsequious by turns , just as a little under- standing and great impudence prompt him at the present moment . He passes among the silly part of our women ...
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