Waverley Novels, Volume 2Ticknor and Fields, 1863 |
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Pagina 5
... occasion to have thrown the reins entirely into her ladyship's hands , made no objection to the plan which she proposed , excepting that the old - fashioned hedges and walks of the garden at Shaws - Castle must necessarily serve for ...
... occasion to have thrown the reins entirely into her ladyship's hands , made no objection to the plan which she proposed , excepting that the old - fashioned hedges and walks of the garden at Shaws - Castle must necessarily serve for ...
Pagina 7
... occasion , as representing some well - known historical or dramatic characters , in a group , having reference to his- tory , or to a scene of the drama . In this representation , which may be called playing a picture , action , even ...
... occasion , as representing some well - known historical or dramatic characters , in a group , having reference to his- tory , or to a scene of the drama . In this representation , which may be called playing a picture , action , even ...
Pagina 8
... occasion , should form themselves into one or more groups , which might be re- newed and varied as often as they pleased , was hailed and accepted as a bright idea , which assigned to every one a share of the importance attached to its ...
... occasion , should form themselves into one or more groups , which might be re- newed and varied as often as they pleased , was hailed and accepted as a bright idea , which assigned to every one a share of the importance attached to its ...
Pagina 17
... occasion , admitted the company into a dark and low hall , where Mowbray himself , wearing the under dress of Theseus , but not having yet assumed his ducal cap and robes , stood to receive his guests with due courtesy , and to indicate ...
... occasion , admitted the company into a dark and low hall , where Mowbray himself , wearing the under dress of Theseus , but not having yet assumed his ducal cap and robes , stood to receive his guests with due courtesy , and to indicate ...
Pagina 27
... occasion , felt the full extent of Clara's superiority ; and there was a proud smile on his lip , as , at the conclusion of the divertisement , he asked the Earl how he had been pleased . The rest of the per- formers had separated , and ...
... occasion , felt the full extent of Clara's superiority ; and there was a proud smile on his lip , as , at the conclusion of the divertisement , he asked the Earl how he had been pleased . The rest of the per- formers had separated , and ...
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Veelvoorkomende woorden en zinsdelen
acquainted affair answered Jekyl answered Mowbray answered Tyrrel assure Aultoun Beenie believe better betwixt Blower bray brother Captain Jekyl Captain MacTurk Cargill character Clara Mowbray Cleikum clergyman consider countenance dear desire devil Dods door dress Earl of Etherington exclaimed eyes father fear feelings fellow fortune Francis Tyrrel gentleman give hand hear heard Heaven honest hope horse Justice of Peace Lady Binks Lady Penelope ladyship least look Lord Ether Lord Etherington lordship marriage Martigny matter means mind Miss Mowbray morning Mowbray of St Mowbray's mutchkin Nettlewood never occasion perhaps person play poor postilion present recollection replied right honourable Ronan's scene Scrogie seemed shawl Shaws-Castle Sir Bingo sister Smyrna Solmes speak suppose tell thing thou thought tion tone Touchwood turn Valentine Bulmer voice walk whole wish woman word XXXIV
Populaire passages
Pagina 236 - Now stir the fire, and close the shutters fast, Let fall the curtains, wheel the sofa round, And while the bubbling and loud hissing urn Throws up a steamy column, and the cups That cheer but not inebriate, wait on each, So let us welcome peaceful evening in.
Pagina 10 - The Arnaouts, or Albanese, struck me forcibly by their resemblance to the Highlanders of Scotland, in dress, figure, and manner of living. Their very mountains seemed Caledonian, with a kinder climate. The kilt, though white; the spare, active form ; their dialect, Celtic in its sound, and their hardy habits, all carried me back to Morven.
Pagina 44 - Refined himself to soul, to curb the sense; And made almost a sin of abstinence, Yet, had his aspect nothing of severe, But such a face as promised him sincere. Nothing reserved or sullen was to see; But sweet regards, and pleasing sanctity: Mild was his accent, and his action free.