A thousand notable things, embracing a collection of scarce receipts, &c. To which are added, The century of inventions, by the marq. of Worcester, 1655 ; and a discourse on the emigration of British birds |
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... desired him instantly to state his complaint . He said , he was a man in but indigent circumstances , but blest with a handsome wife , whose beauty had unfortunately excited the passion of an omrah of great wealth and rank ; that the ...
... desired him instantly to state his complaint . He said , he was a man in but indigent circumstances , but blest with a handsome wife , whose beauty had unfortunately excited the passion of an omrah of great wealth and rank ; that the ...
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... desired that the plate might be got ready the evening before . The servant took the letter to my lord's brother , who said there was no doubt of the hand- writing . The banker expressed the same certainty , and delivered the plate . The ...
... desired that the plate might be got ready the evening before . The servant took the letter to my lord's brother , who said there was no doubt of the hand- writing . The banker expressed the same certainty , and delivered the plate . The ...
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... desired him in presence of the magistrate , time ; which accordingly he did . that none of the wounds were drawn ; and by the careful attendance of the surgeon , and the no less tender care of his now spouse , the captain soon recovered ...
... desired him in presence of the magistrate , time ; which accordingly he did . that none of the wounds were drawn ; and by the careful attendance of the surgeon , and the no less tender care of his now spouse , the captain soon recovered ...
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... desired , And with an humble bow retired . But soon again , with added fear , Before the parson did appear . " Pardon me , holy sir , " he said , If thus your order's disobeyed , But the poor wretch for whom I came , And late incurred ...
... desired , And with an humble bow retired . But soon again , with added fear , Before the parson did appear . " Pardon me , holy sir , " he said , If thus your order's disobeyed , But the poor wretch for whom I came , And late incurred ...
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... desired he would remove that dangerous weapon , and tell him fairly his condition . " Sir ! sir ! " with great agitation , cried the youth , " no words- ' tis not a time - your money instantly . " " Hear me , young man , " said the ...
... desired he would remove that dangerous weapon , and tell him fairly his condition . " Sir ! sir ! " with great agitation , cried the youth , " no words- ' tis not a time - your money instantly . " " Hear me , young man , " said the ...
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Página 507 - A century of the names and scantlings of such inventions, as at present I can call to mind to have tried and perfected, which, my former notes being lost, I have, at the instance of a powerful friend, endeavoured, now in the year 1655, to set down in such a way, as may sufficiently instruct me to put any of them in practice.
Página 392 - He had a patient lying at death's door, Some three miles from the town — it might be four ; To whom one evening Bolus sent an article In pharmacy, that's called cathartical, And, on the label of the stuff, He wrote this verse, Which one would think was clear enough, And terse : " When taken, To be well shaken.
Página 457 - I happened soon after to attend one of his sermons, in the course of which I perceived he intended to finish with a collection, and I silently resolved he should get nothing from me. I had in my pocket a handful of copper money, three or four silver dollars, and five pistoles in gold. As he proceeded I began to soften and concluded to give the copper.
Página 216 - Our life is but a Winter's day — Some only breakfast and away. Others to dinner stay and are full fed, The oldest man but sups, and goes to bed. Large is his debt who lingers out the day : Who goes the soonest has the least to pay.
Página 200 - They proved to be a she bear, and her two cubs; but the cubs were nearly as large as the dam. They ran eagerly to the fire, and drew out from the flames part of the flesh of the sea-horse, that remained unconsumed, and ate it voraciously. The crew, from the ship, threw...
Página 553 - Part loosely wing the region; part more wise In common, ranged in figure, wedge their way, Intelligent of seasons, and set forth Their aery caravan, high over seas Flying, and over lands, with mutual wing Easing their flight...
Página 521 - ... which is but at such a distance. But this way hath no bounder, if the vessels be strong enough ; for I have taken a piece of a whole cannon, whereof the end was burst, and filled it three...
Página 450 - ... staples.— It would rather, if any were in the wall, pass out of it into the rod. to get more readily by that conductor into the earth. If the building be very large and extensive, two or more rods may be placed at different parts for greater security. Small ragged parts of clouds, suspended...
Página 139 - To half a pint of milk put an equal quantity of vinegar in order to curdle it; then separate the curd from the whey, and mix the whey with the whites of four or five eggs, beating the whole well together. When it is well-mixed, add a little quick-lime, through a sieve, until it has acquired the consistence of a thick paste.