The Cottage on the Cliff: A Sea-side StoryG. Virtue, 1823 - 750 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 14
... a vestage of having possessed objects which once had the power of inviting the eye , and regulating the sense , for here and there a tuft of violets still bloomed , amidst the nauseous weeds which had so long 14 THE COTTAGE ON THE CLIFF .
... a vestage of having possessed objects which once had the power of inviting the eye , and regulating the sense , for here and there a tuft of violets still bloomed , amidst the nauseous weeds which had so long 14 THE COTTAGE ON THE CLIFF .
Σελίδα 15
... object in view from this obsolete and solitary habitation , were the white cliffs which surrounded it , so stupendous , and beautifully wild and romantic in appearance , that Captain Singleton as he contem- plated the ocean that rolled ...
... object in view from this obsolete and solitary habitation , were the white cliffs which surrounded it , so stupendous , and beautifully wild and romantic in appearance , that Captain Singleton as he contem- plated the ocean that rolled ...
Σελίδα 16
... objects of want or penury . He had an overflowing purse , as well as an overflowing heart , in the cause of humanity , and that he never spared when occasion required it ; but in the case of Captain Singleton he could do nothing but ...
... objects of want or penury . He had an overflowing purse , as well as an overflowing heart , in the cause of humanity , and that he never spared when occasion required it ; but in the case of Captain Singleton he could do nothing but ...
Σελίδα 22
... objects in- distinguishable ; in short , there was every distinct sign of an approaching hurricane ; and the lovely daughters of Peter , who had witnessed the departure of their fa- ther from their chamber window , now grew fearfully ...
... objects in- distinguishable ; in short , there was every distinct sign of an approaching hurricane ; and the lovely daughters of Peter , who had witnessed the departure of their fa- ther from their chamber window , now grew fearfully ...
Σελίδα 39
... object whom he now felt himself bound to protect and to cherish as sacredly as one of his own daughters . " No , shiver my topsails , if ever I do a dirty or un- manly action , " exclaimed he , as , having taken a kind leave of Agatha ...
... object whom he now felt himself bound to protect and to cherish as sacredly as one of his own daughters . " No , shiver my topsails , if ever I do a dirty or un- manly action , " exclaimed he , as , having taken a kind leave of Agatha ...
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The Cottage on the Cliff: A Sea-Side Story - Primary Source Edition Catherine G. B. 1787 Ward Δεν υπάρχει διαθέσιμη προεπισκόπηση - 2013 |
Συχνά εμφανιζόμενοι όροι και φράσεις
Agatha Singleton Alfred Alice answered beautiful Beda beheld Black Forest blush bosom Braganza Captain Singleton chamber child Claribelle Cliff colour Cottage countenance cousin Craftly cried Agatha cried Jessy cried Olive cried the fisher Cromer Dale daughter dear dear Jessy Delcrusa Duchess Duchess of Braganza Duke Duke of Braganza enquired exclaimed eyes father fear feelings Fisher Blust girl gleton hand happy hear heart Heaven heroine holy honest instantly Jessy's kinsman Leontine Craftly Lessington look Lord Montague Lord Winstone lovely Manfrida manner Marchioness Marinetta Marquis means mind Miss Blust Miss Jessy Miss Olive Miss Singleton mistress Montault mother never night old Abbey Olive Blust Olive's once passion Paulo Michello pray pretty protector racter replied Shelty shiver my top-sails silence sister smile sweet tears tell thee thing thou thought tion uttered Agatha voice wish Wolf woman young lady
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Σελίδα 547 - tis not to me she speaks: Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven, Having some business, do entreat her eyes To twinkle in their spheres till they return.
Σελίδα 214 - Are trifling, and decay; And those who prize the paltry things, More trifling still than they. "And what is friendship but a name, A charm that lulls to sleep; A shade that follows wealth or fame, But leaves the wretch to weep?
Σελίδα 149 - The purest treasure mortal times afford Is — spotless reputation ; that away, Men are but gilded loam, or painted clay.
Σελίδα 724 - All Nature is but art, unknown to thee All chance, direction, which thou canst not see; All discord, harmony not understood; All partial evil, universal good: And, spite of pride, in erring reason's spite, One truth is clear, Whatever is, is right.
Σελίδα 724 - Cease then, nor order imperfection name : Our proper bliss depends on what we blame. Know thy own point : This kind, this due degree Of blindness, weakness, Heaven bestows on thee.
Σελίδα 724 - All discord, harmony not understood ; All partial evil, universal good : And, spite of pride, in erring reason's spite, One truth is clear, WHATEVER is, is RIGHT.
Σελίδα 500 - Our valour is to chase what flies ; our cage We make a choir, as doth the prison'd bird, And sing our bondage freely.
Σελίδα 442 - But shade her lustre; all the royal pomp Makes her not proud, but sad : the dignity That doth befit Castile, she casts aside, As if it soiled her purity of heart: But if Don Carlos in her presence stands, Then like a statue starting into life, Her cheeks blush deep with rosy streams ; her eyes Glow with unusual fires ; her arm, her hand, No longer move with langour : all her frame In animated gesture speaks the soul ; Though still her timid modesty of mind Tempers with grace the beauty of her mien,...
Σελίδα 301 - Which have been suffer'd, and can ne'er return? Those that have weather'da tempestuous night, And find a calm approaching with the light, Will not, unless their reason they disown, Still make those dangers present that are gone.
Σελίδα 676 - Trent and the groves of Clifton heard ; not alone by the Muses But by the Virtues loved, his soul in its youthful aspirings Sought the Holy Hill, and his thirst was for Siloa's waters. Was I deceived by desire...