American Monthly Knickerbocker, Volumen12Charles Fenno Hoffman, Lewis Gaylord Clark, Timothy Flint, Kinahan Cornwallis, John Holmes Agnew 1838 |
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... turning over paper after paper , stated to me the principles of the proceeding . ' I am the lawful executor , ' he remarked , and then added , with a singular sternness in his glance , ' and she , ungrateful for a thousand favors ...
... turning over paper after paper , stated to me the principles of the proceeding . ' I am the lawful executor , ' he remarked , and then added , with a singular sternness in his glance , ' and she , ungrateful for a thousand favors ...
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... turned to me to re - scrutinize what she had deposed , I was glad to shake my head , and let it pass . My client frowned I remarked at my so doing , and Fleming touched his arm and smiled . I felt at that moment that nothing could ...
... turned to me to re - scrutinize what she had deposed , I was glad to shake my head , and let it pass . My client frowned I remarked at my so doing , and Fleming touched his arm and smiled . I felt at that moment that nothing could ...
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... turning over letters and documents , ' are assurances that my interest will weigh much in the choice . ' ' He moved closer toward me , and with a searching but half - hesi- tating glance , discovered the project which had been occupying ...
... turning over letters and documents , ' are assurances that my interest will weigh much in the choice . ' ' He moved closer toward me , and with a searching but half - hesi- tating glance , discovered the project which had been occupying ...
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... turning to her friends Modesty and Propriety , whose faces were as red as her own , she cried , in tones that sounded like knells of death in the ears of the guilty : Aid me , aid me , my maidens , in chasing this abandoned creature ...
... turning to her friends Modesty and Propriety , whose faces were as red as her own , she cried , in tones that sounded like knells of death in the ears of the guilty : Aid me , aid me , my maidens , in chasing this abandoned creature ...
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... turned upon markable event , as it does to this day ; and the book was referred to , as usual , for the particulars . I immediately gave Patrick the hint that I wished to remain incog . , in order that I might hear for myself the ...
... turned upon markable event , as it does to this day ; and the book was referred to , as usual , for the particulars . I immediately gave Patrick the hint that I wished to remain incog . , in order that I might hear for myself the ...
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Página 522 - 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.
Página 183 - Was not spoken of the soul. Not enjoyment, and not sorrow, Is our destined end or way; But to act, that each to-morrow Find us farther than to-day.
Página 523 - Ichabod was a suitable figure for such a steed. He rode with short stirrups, which brought his knees nearly up to the pommel of the saddle ; his sharp elbows stuck out like grasshoppers...
Página 253 - There are at the present time, two great nations in the world which seem to tend towards the same end, although they started from different points; I allude to the Russians and the Americans.
Página 514 - She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies ; And all that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes : Thus mellow'd to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
Página 523 - He was gaunt and shagged, with a ewe neck and a head like a hammer; his rusty mane and tail were tangled and knotted with burrs; one eye had lost its pupil, and was glaring and spectral; but the other had the gleam of a genuine devil in it.
Página 217 - Here the free spirit of mankind, at length, Throws its last fetters off; and who shall place A limit to the giant's unchained strength, Or curb his swiftness in the forward race...
Página 183 - Trust no future, howe'er pleasant ! Let the dead past bury its dead! Act, act in the living present! Heart within and God o'erhead ! Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime.
Página 183 - In the world's broad field of battle, In the bivouac of Life, Be not like dumb, driven cattle! Be a hero in the strife!
Página 110 - Thus when the Christian pilgrim views, By faith, his mansion in the skies, The sight his fainting strength renews, And wings his speed to reach the prize.