Novels and Romances of the Author of Waverley, Volumen19A. Constable, 1826 |
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... formed the plan of secu- ring the buccaneer , which he effected by a mix- ture of courage and address , in consequence chiefly of Gow's vessel having gone on shore near the harbour of Calfsound , on the Island of Eda , not far distant ...
... formed the plan of secu- ring the buccaneer , which he effected by a mix- ture of courage and address , in consequence chiefly of Gow's vessel having gone on shore near the harbour of Calfsound , on the Island of Eda , not far distant ...
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... formed a pleasing and inte- resting exercise of the imagination , while , half doubt- ing , half inclined to believe , he listened to the tales chaunted concerning these wonders of nature , and crea- tures of credulous belief , told in ...
... formed a pleasing and inte- resting exercise of the imagination , while , half doubt- ing , half inclined to believe , he listened to the tales chaunted concerning these wonders of nature , and crea- tures of credulous belief , told in ...
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... forming the warlike sword - dance , a species of amuse- ment which had been derived from the habits of the ancient Norsemen . He could play upon the gue , and upon the common violin , the melancholy and pathetic tunes peculiar to the ...
... forming the warlike sword - dance , a species of amuse- ment which had been derived from the habits of the ancient Norsemen . He could play upon the gue , and upon the common violin , the melancholy and pathetic tunes peculiar to the ...
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... formed , by the remoteness of their situation , and the general hospitality of their habits , into one friendly commu- nity . A wandering poet and parcel - musician , who , af- ter going through various fortunes , had returned to end ...
... formed , by the remoteness of their situation , and the general hospitality of their habits , into one friendly commu- nity . A wandering poet and parcel - musician , who , af- ter going through various fortunes , had returned to end ...
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... formed head , animated features , close curled dark hair , and bold free looks , the stran- ger formed a very strong contrast with the host on whom he had intruded himself . Triptolemus was a short THE PIRATE . 69.
... formed head , animated features , close curled dark hair , and bold free looks , the stran- ger formed a very strong contrast with the host on whom he had intruded himself . Triptolemus was a short THE PIRATE . 69.
Términos y frases comunes
ancient answered arms betwixt Bimbister boats Brenda Bryce Snailsfoot Burgh-Westra called Captain Cleveland Claud Halcro dance dark daughters daunt Drows fair father favour fear feelings fish Fitful-head folks frae guests hand hear heard heart Heaven Hialtland honest islands isles jagger Jarlshof John Dryden Kirkwall Lady Glowrowrum land least Lerwick look Magnus Troil maidens mair Maister Mordaunt manner mansion master mind Mistress Baby Mordaunt Mertoun never Norna Norse Norsemen occasion Odin old Norse once Orkney pedlar ranzelman rendered replied Mordaunt rock Saint Saint Magnus Saint Ninian scarce Scotland seemed shew shore sister song speak stood stranger sure Swertha tacksman tell thee ther thing thou thought Thule tide tion tone Triptolemus Yellowley Udaller usual voice waves weel Westra wild wind woman words young youth Zetland
Pasajes populares
Página 38 - SHE walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies ; And all that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes : Thus mellow'd to that tender light Which Heaven to gaudy day denies.
Página 273 - I pass, like night, from land to land; I have strange power of speech ; That moment that his face I see, I know the man that must hear me: To him my tale I teach.
Página 292 - All school-days' friendship, childhood innocence? We, Hermia, like two artificial gods, Have with our neelds, created both one flower, Both on one sampler, sitting on one cushion, Both warbling of one song, both in one key ; As if our hands, our sides, voices, and minds, Had been incorporate.
Página 371 - I do love these ancient ruins. We never tread upon them but we set Our foot upon some reverend history : And, questionless, here in this open court, Which now lies naked to the injuries Of stormy weather, some men lie...
Página 120 - He was a lovely youth ! I guess The panther in the wilderness Was not so fair as he ; And, when he chose to sport and play, No dolphin ever was so gay Upon the tropic sea.
Página 225 - I fear, too early : for my mind misgives, Some consequence, yet hanging in the stars, Shall bitterly begin his fearful date With this night's revels...