The London encyclopaedia, or, Universal dictionary of science, art, literature, and practical mechanics, by the orig. ed. of the Encyclopaedia metropolitana [T. Curtis]., Volumul 1Thomas Curtis (of Grove house sch, Islington) |
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Pagina 21
... poet , & c . Many accounts are given of its unwholesome atmosphere , and of the pride of its inhabitants . Hence the phrases , ab- deritica mens , and abderian laughter . 8 ABDERAHMA , a Saracen viceroy in Spain , who ABD ABD 21.
... poet , & c . Many accounts are given of its unwholesome atmosphere , and of the pride of its inhabitants . Hence the phrases , ab- deritica mens , and abderian laughter . 8 ABDERAHMA , a Saracen viceroy in Spain , who ABD ABD 21.
Pagina 24
... inhabitants has greatly increased within these last 40 years , and they are now esti- mated at upwards of 9000. Their chief manu- factures are brown linens or Osnaburghs , sail- cloths , and white and brown thread . foreign imports are ...
... inhabitants has greatly increased within these last 40 years , and they are now esti- mated at upwards of 9000. Their chief manu- factures are brown linens or Osnaburghs , sail- cloths , and white and brown thread . foreign imports are ...
Pagina 36
... inhabitants of Tirol have many privileges above those of the other hereditary countries of the emperor . Milton . Addison . True dignity is his , whose tranquil mind Virtue has raised above the things below ; Who , every hope and fear ...
... inhabitants of Tirol have many privileges above those of the other hereditary countries of the emperor . Milton . Addison . True dignity is his , whose tranquil mind Virtue has raised above the things below ; Who , every hope and fear ...
Pagina 49
... inhabitants are called by some writers , a soft and effeminate peo- ple , much given to detraction ; hence the proverb , Ne temere Abydum ; but when Philip , the father of Perseus , besieged the place , they nobly devoted themselves to ...
... inhabitants are called by some writers , a soft and effeminate peo- ple , much given to detraction ; hence the proverb , Ne temere Abydum ; but when Philip , the father of Perseus , besieged the place , they nobly devoted themselves to ...
Pagina 50
... inhabitants . It is also memora- ble for the monastery of Demba Libanos , where the saint Tecla Haimanout was bred , the famous founder of the power of the clergy . The Macrobii of the ancients , according to Bruce , the present Kuara ...
... inhabitants . It is also memora- ble for the monastery of Demba Libanos , where the saint Tecla Haimanout was bred , the famous founder of the power of the clergy . The Macrobii of the ancients , according to Bruce , the present Kuara ...
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Pagina 123 - To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper-light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful, and ridiculous excess.
Pagina 362 - There is a history in all men's lives, Figuring the nature of the times deceas'd ; The which observ'd, a man may prophesy, With a near aim, of the main chance of things As yet not come to life, which in their seeds And weak beginnings lie intreasured.
Pagina 77 - But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
Pagina 221 - AH ! who can tell how hard it is to climb The steep where Fame's proud temple shines afar; Ah! who can tell how many a soul sublime Has felt the influence of malignant star, And waged with Fortune an eternal war; Check'd by the scoff of Pride, by Envy's frown, And Poverty's unconquerable bar, In life's low vale remote has pined alone, Then dropt into the grave, unpitied and unknown...
Pagina 363 - I was here airing myself on the tops of the mountains, I fell into a profound contemplation on the vanity of human life ; and passing from one thought to another, " Surely," said I, " man is but a shadow, and life a dream.
Pagina 276 - His house was known to all the vagrant train ; He chid their wanderings, but relieved their pain. The long-remembered beggar was his guest, Whose beard descending swept his aged breast...
Pagina 25 - If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth; that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ: to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever.
Pagina 268 - gainst that season comes Wherein our Saviour's birth is celebrated, The bird of dawning singeth all night long...
Pagina 145 - I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
Pagina 1 - Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? May I not wash in them, and be clean?