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... observed , " The question , as to whether the two hemistiches shall be regarded as one or two lines , is evidently that of a writer or printer , not of a singer or reciter to the ear the difference would not be perceptible . The longer ...
... observed , " The question , as to whether the two hemistiches shall be regarded as one or two lines , is evidently that of a writer or printer , not of a singer or reciter to the ear the difference would not be perceptible . The longer ...
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... observed , " The question , as to whether the two hemistiches shall be regarded as one or two lines , is evidently that of a writer or printer , not of a singer or reciter to the ear the difference would not be perceptible . The longer ...
... observed , " The question , as to whether the two hemistiches shall be regarded as one or two lines , is evidently that of a writer or printer , not of a singer or reciter to the ear the difference would not be perceptible . The longer ...
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... observed , " that although their original cost may in some instances appear heavy , the sub- sequent advantage from their adoption , in point of economy , is by no means inconsiderable , and it is derived in a manner which must be most ...
... observed , " that although their original cost may in some instances appear heavy , the sub- sequent advantage from their adoption , in point of economy , is by no means inconsiderable , and it is derived in a manner which must be most ...
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... observations , allow me , Mr. Urban , to arrive at the same conclusion with your Corre- spondent " E. I. C. " that the superin- tendants of the improvements in West- minster Abbey have not always been guided by discrimination and a ...
... observations , allow me , Mr. Urban , to arrive at the same conclusion with your Corre- spondent " E. I. C. " that the superin- tendants of the improvements in West- minster Abbey have not always been guided by discrimination and a ...
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... observe , that Chancellor shall visit the same . Nay , no such compositions or discharges if the King doe found the same , with- are effectual without the assistance of out any special exemption , the Ordinary Parliament . is not , but ...
... observe , that Chancellor shall visit the same . Nay , no such compositions or discharges if the King doe found the same , with- are effectual without the assistance of out any special exemption , the Ordinary Parliament . is not , but ...
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