American Monthly Knickerbocker, Volumen12Charles Fenno Hoffman, Lewis Gaylord Clark, Timothy Flint, Kinahan Cornwallis, John Holmes Agnew 1838 |
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... dark with despair . Every thing was secondary ; literary application was necessary to eminence ; affability was politic , and hospitality a stepping - stone ; the present nothing ; the future always anticipated , never attained ; his ...
... dark with despair . Every thing was secondary ; literary application was necessary to eminence ; affability was politic , and hospitality a stepping - stone ; the present nothing ; the future always anticipated , never attained ; his ...
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... dark recollections would mingle themselves with the splendid images , which used to fit before me , and despite myself , compel me to pay regard to them . I dreamed now and then of standing in my mother's chamber , and in the brightest ...
... dark recollections would mingle themselves with the splendid images , which used to fit before me , and despite myself , compel me to pay regard to them . I dreamed now and then of standing in my mother's chamber , and in the brightest ...
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... days , and her glance seemed to roll back the dark tide of years . Perhaps she found the like satisfaction in the interview . She extended her hand , I VOL . XI . 3 a clasped it in mine , and with that most 1838. ] 17 The Ambitious Man .
... days , and her glance seemed to roll back the dark tide of years . Perhaps she found the like satisfaction in the interview . She extended her hand , I VOL . XI . 3 a clasped it in mine , and with that most 1838. ] 17 The Ambitious Man .
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... dark eye , or the scornful turn of her lip , was her only and perhaps best reply .. ' I joined in the gayety which was going forward , and watched the splendor which was preparing , apparently with considerable interest . • At last the ...
... dark eye , or the scornful turn of her lip , was her only and perhaps best reply .. ' I joined in the gayety which was going forward , and watched the splendor which was preparing , apparently with considerable interest . • At last the ...
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... dark pursuing shadow , hangs upon the steps of guilt . Even here it seeks us . Alas , my mother ! Heaven grant that these things fall not upon your ears ! ' Julia was greatly moved , and sat a long time silent , her face buried in her ...
... dark pursuing shadow , hangs upon the steps of guilt . Even here it seeks us . Alas , my mother ! Heaven grant that these things fall not upon your ears ! ' Julia was greatly moved , and sat a long time silent , her face buried in her ...
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Página 522 - The cognomen of Crane was not inapplicable to his person. He was tall, but exceedingly lank, with narrow shoulders, long arms and legs, hands that dangled a mile out of his sleeves, feet that might have served for shovels, and his whole frame most loosely hung together.
Página 183 - Was not spoken of the soul. Not enjoyment, and not sorrow, Is our destined end or way; But to act, that each to-morrow Find us farther than to-day.
Página 523 - Ichabod was a suitable figure for such a steed. He rode with short stirrups, which brought his knees nearly up to the pommel of the saddle ; his sharp elbows stuck out like grasshoppers...
Página 253 - There are at the present time, two great nations in the world which seem to tend towards the same end, although they started from different points; I allude to the Russians and the Americans.
Página 514 - 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 523 - He was gaunt and shagged, with a ewe neck and a head like a hammer; his rusty mane and tail were tangled and knotted with burrs; one eye had lost its pupil, and was glaring and spectral; but the other had the gleam of a genuine devil in it.
Página 217 - Here the free spirit of mankind, at length, Throws its last fetters off; and who shall place A limit to the giant's unchained strength, Or curb his swiftness in the forward race...
Página 183 - Trust no future, howe'er pleasant ! Let the dead past bury its dead! Act, act in the living present! Heart within and God o'erhead ! Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime.
Página 183 - In the world's broad field of battle, In the bivouac of Life, Be not like dumb, driven cattle! Be a hero in the strife!
Página 110 - Thus when the Christian pilgrim views, By faith, his mansion in the skies, The sight his fainting strength renews, And wings his speed to reach the prize.