Novels and Romances of the Author of Waverley, Volumen19A. Constable, 1826 |
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... thought proper to remove to some other dwelling . This apparent indifference to the rank , character , and qualities of their guest , did not arise from apathy on the part of his kind hosts , for the islanders had their full share of ...
... thought proper to remove to some other dwelling . This apparent indifference to the rank , character , and qualities of their guest , did not arise from apathy on the part of his kind hosts , for the islanders had their full share of ...
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... thought I ne'er could alter ; But Mary Gray's twa pawky een Have garr'd my courage falter . Scots Song . We have already mentioned Minna and Brenda , the daughters of Magnus Troil . Their mother had been dead for many years , and they ...
... thought I ne'er could alter ; But Mary Gray's twa pawky een Have garr'd my courage falter . Scots Song . We have already mentioned Minna and Brenda , the daughters of Magnus Troil . Their mother had been dead for many years , and they ...
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... thought the lily had an undue proportion in her complexion . But in that predominance of the paler flower , there was nothing sickly or languid ; it was the true natural colour of health , and corresponded in a peculiar degree with ...
... thought the lily had an undue proportion in her complexion . But in that predominance of the paler flower , there was nothing sickly or languid ; it was the true natural colour of health , and corresponded in a peculiar degree with ...
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... thoughts were far absent , wandering on the wild sea - shore , and among the yet wilder mountains of her native isles ... thought to have anticipated , though only in a rude outline , the exquisite lines of Lord By- ron , - VOL . I. C 22 ...
... thoughts were far absent , wandering on the wild sea - shore , and among the yet wilder mountains of her native isles ... thought to have anticipated , though only in a rude outline , the exquisite lines of Lord By- ron , - VOL . I. C 22 ...
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... thought for me , should the Paba men dance ever so well . " " Take care of yourself , since go you will , " said ... thoughts are best ; and as this Scotchman's howf lies right under your lee , why , take any port in a storm . But do not ...
... thought for me , should the Paba men dance ever so well . " " Take care of yourself , since go you will , " said ... thoughts are best ; and as this Scotchman's howf lies right under your lee , why , take any port in a storm . But do not ...
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...