A Dictionary of the English Language: In which the Words are Deduced from Their Originals, and Illustrated in Their Different Significations, by Examples from the Best Writers, to which are Prefixed a History of the Language, and an English Grammar, Volume 3Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1805 - English language |
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... once . Thou art a living comedy ; they are a leash of dull devils . Hudibras . Dennis ' Letters . 3. A band wherewith to tie any thing in general . The ravished soul being shewn such game , would break those leashes that tie her to the ...
... once . Thou art a living comedy ; they are a leash of dull devils . Hudibras . Dennis ' Letters . 3. A band wherewith to tie any thing in general . The ravished soul being shewn such game , would break those leashes that tie her to the ...
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... once squeal . Prior . Hysterical affections are contracted by acci- dents in lying in . These are not places merely of favour , the charge of souls , lies upon them ; the greatest ac count whereof will be required at their hands . Bacon ...
... once squeal . Prior . Hysterical affections are contracted by acci- dents in lying in . These are not places merely of favour , the charge of souls , lies upon them ; the greatest ac count whereof will be required at their hands . Bacon ...
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... once up , there want not stirring winds to make them more rough ; so this people did light upon two ringleaders . Bacon . Of late years , the royal oak did light upon count Rhodophil . Howel . The way of producing such a change on co ...
... once up , there want not stirring winds to make them more rough ; so this people did light upon two ringleaders . Bacon . Of late years , the royal oak did light upon count Rhodophil . Howel . The way of producing such a change on co ...
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... ! no kindred weep for me ! Almost no grave allow'd me ! like the lily , That once was mistress of the field , and flourishâd , I'll hang my head , and perish . Shakspeare , Arnus , a river of Italy , is drawn like LIK LIL.
... ! no kindred weep for me ! Almost no grave allow'd me ! like the lily , That once was mistress of the field , and flourishâd , I'll hang my head , and perish . Shakspeare , Arnus , a river of Italy , is drawn like LIK LIL.
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... once to play ? Lasting ; durable . Not used . Shakspeare . Milton . Prior . Swift . Thou , in our wonder and astonishment , Hast built thyself a liveling monument . Milton . LIVELY . adj . [ live and like . ] 1. Brisk ; vigorous ...
... once to play ? Lasting ; durable . Not used . Shakspeare . Milton . Prior . Swift . Thou , in our wonder and astonishment , Hast built thyself a liveling monument . Milton . LIVELY . adj . [ live and like . ] 1. Brisk ; vigorous ...
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