The Projector: A Collection of Essays, in the Manner of the Spectator, Originally Published Monthly, from Jan. 1802 to Nov. 1809, 第 2 卷Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1817 |
搜尋書籍內容
第 1 到 5 筆結果,共 84 筆
第 1 頁
... this intelligence spread an unusual de- gree of consternation among us ; and some of our number , who had often boasted of their intimacy with the learned Author of the VOL . IL . B intended work , seemed now to wish they had never.
... this intelligence spread an unusual de- gree of consternation among us ; and some of our number , who had often boasted of their intimacy with the learned Author of the VOL . IL . B intended work , seemed now to wish they had never.
第 2 頁
... never seen his face , or rather , that he had never seen theirs . One Gentleman in parti- cular , a very rigid contender for the return of nods , hats , and other modes of salutation , and who had just complained that this uncommon ...
... never seen his face , or rather , that he had never seen theirs . One Gentleman in parti- cular , a very rigid contender for the return of nods , hats , and other modes of salutation , and who had just complained that this uncommon ...
第 5 頁
... any farther notice of these supposes and surmises . Since the Author has not thought proper to reveal his plan , I know not why we should induce the publick to expect what he never meant to give . I shall , No 34 . 5 THE PROJECTOR . VOL.
... any farther notice of these supposes and surmises . Since the Author has not thought proper to reveal his plan , I know not why we should induce the publick to expect what he never meant to give . I shall , No 34 . 5 THE PROJECTOR . VOL.
第 6 頁
... never meant to give . I shall , there- fore , as a Brother Projector , throw out a few hints about what such a work , if undertaken by myself , would probably contain ; but I so- lemnly warn and caution my readers against supposing that ...
... never meant to give . I shall , there- fore , as a Brother Projector , throw out a few hints about what such a work , if undertaken by myself , would probably contain ; but I so- lemnly warn and caution my readers against supposing that ...
第 9 頁
... never yet beheld a gamester without being extremely puzzled to know whether he was most rogue or fool . Leaving this distinction to be attempted by a superior hand , I may farther intimate that , in the progress of such a work as we are ...
... never yet beheld a gamester without being extremely puzzled to know whether he was most rogue or fool . Leaving this distinction to be attempted by a superior hand , I may farther intimate that , in the progress of such a work as we are ...
常見字詞
able advantage affairs afford allowed amusements antient appear attention better cabinet furniture called Cardanus character circumstances common complain consequence consider consideration contempt conversation Craniology degree disappointment doubt dress employed enabled endeavour expence farther fashion favour fools frequently friends genteel gentlemen George Selwyn give Grumblers happy HIEROCLES hints honour hope house of Mirth inclined kind King's Bench Prison labour ladies language late learned legacy-hunters lucubration Majesty's Margate marriage matter means ment mode necessary neglect neral never object observe occasion Old Women opinion paper particular perhaps persons pleased pleasure portunities present Pride prints PROJECTOR proper publick racter readers reason remarks respect rience scheme scot and lot seldom sider SMELFUNGUS sometimes species spect stunted performers surely taste thing thought tion tongue whole wish wonderful words writing
熱門章節
第 86 頁 - Of envied life; though only few possess Patrician treasures or imperial state; Yet Nature's care, to all her children just, With richer treasures and an ampler state, Endows at large whatever happy man Will deign to use them.
第 302 頁 - OF all the causes which conspire to blind Man's erring judgment, and misguide the mind, What the weak head with strongest bias rules, Is pride, the never-failing vice of fools.
第 36 頁 - So great moreover is the regard of the law for private property, that it will not authorize the least violation of it ; no, not even for the general good of the whole community.
第 115 頁 - Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth ! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. So is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
第 29 頁 - Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves is as true of personal habits as of money.
第 85 頁 - Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing, and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked...
第 386 頁 - G — -d ; fielfi ; murder ;fire, &.c. all which produce, I will do them the justice to say, a very fine effect in genteel compayy ; overturning tables and chairs, spilling boiling water, bruising the lap-dop, or cat, and perhaps throwing a lighted candle on the train of a muslin gown : the father swears, the mother faints, the daughters are in fits, and the company jump about ; and in a few minutes, it is unanimously agreed, that there was nothing the matter, but they were so frightened ! Now, Sir,...
第 387 頁 - ... of ushers, teachers, nurses, and servants roused from their four-pair-of-stairs beds, and armed with flat candlesticks, pokers, and pewter pots. They may also, while they preserve the privilege of screaming in full force, hint to their pupils, that it would be as well, if violent outcries, and sentimental timidities, were confined to domestic circles, or ladies
第 98 頁 - QUI fit, Maecenas, ut nemo quam sibi sortem Seu ratio dederit seu fors objecerit ilia Contentus vivat, laudet diversa sequentes ? " O fortunati mercatores !" gravis annis Miles ait multo jam fractus membra labore.
第 171 頁 - Inspicere tanquam in speculum in vitas omnium Jubeo, atque ex aliis sumere exemplum sibi. Lat. TERENCE. — "The lives of men should be regarded as a mirror, from which we may take an example and a rule of conduct for ourselves.