The Wit and Wisdom of the Rev. Sydney Smith: A Selection of the Most Memorable Passages in His Writings and ConversationLongmans, Green, and Company, 1869 - 355 oldal |
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... heads of half a dozen of his noblemen , if he has a pain in his own .- [ E . R. 1803. ] PEARL FISHERY . A COMMON mode of theft practised by the common people engaged in the pearl fishery , is by swallowing the pearls . Whenever any one ...
... heads of half a dozen of his noblemen , if he has a pain in his own .- [ E . R. 1803. ] PEARL FISHERY . A COMMON mode of theft practised by the common people engaged in the pearl fishery , is by swallowing the pearls . Whenever any one ...
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... head off , and places it under his arm . When the soldier is dissatisfied with the Vizier , he fires his ball through his tent , and admo- nishes him , by these messengers , to a more pleasant ex- ercise of his authority .- [ E . R ...
... head off , and places it under his arm . When the soldier is dissatisfied with the Vizier , he fires his ball through his tent , and admo- nishes him , by these messengers , to a more pleasant ex- ercise of his authority .- [ E . R ...
35. oldal
... heads . — [ E. R. 1803. ] AFRICAN MERRIMENT . THE Pagan African is commonly a merry , dancing animal , given to every species of antic and apish amuse- ment ; and as he is unacquainted with the future and promised delights of the ...
... heads . — [ E. R. 1803. ] AFRICAN MERRIMENT . THE Pagan African is commonly a merry , dancing animal , given to every species of antic and apish amuse- ment ; and as he is unacquainted with the future and promised delights of the ...
58. oldal
... head , and very landed manner ; knowing enough to torment his fellow crea- tures , not to instruct them - the ridicule of young ladies , and the natural butt and target of wit . It is easy to talk of carnivorous animals and beasts of ...
... head , and very landed manner ; knowing enough to torment his fellow crea- tures , not to instruct them - the ridicule of young ladies , and the natural butt and target of wit . It is easy to talk of carnivorous animals and beasts of ...
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... head . Even for missionary purposes , therefore , the utmost discretion is necessary ; and if we wish to teach the natives a better religion , we must take care to do it in a manner which will not inspire them with a passion for ...
... head . Even for missionary purposes , therefore , the utmost discretion is necessary ; and if we wish to teach the natives a better religion , we must take care to do it in a manner which will not inspire them with a passion for ...
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