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... Minutes in every Day , spent in keeping a regular Account of all Monies received and spent , Dr. and Cr . will afford any gentleman the satisfaction of know- ing the true state of his affairs , ―will operate actively against excess of ...
... Minutes in every Day , spent in keeping a regular Account of all Monies received and spent , Dr. and Cr . will afford any gentleman the satisfaction of know- ing the true state of his affairs , ―will operate actively against excess of ...
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... minute stept out , being sent for by a cousin who was dying . " If your master calls you by name , and you happen to answer at the fourth call , you need not hurry yourself ; and if you be chidden for staying , you may lawfully say ...
... minute stept out , being sent for by a cousin who was dying . " If your master calls you by name , and you happen to answer at the fourth call , you need not hurry yourself ; and if you be chidden for staying , you may lawfully say ...
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... minutes , then let it stand till cold . Pound the preserved orange - peel , and pass it through a hair sieve ; put the flour on a pasteboard , make a wall , and put in the orange peel and ginger with the boiled water ; mix this up to a ...
... minutes , then let it stand till cold . Pound the preserved orange - peel , and pass it through a hair sieve ; put the flour on a pasteboard , make a wall , and put in the orange peel and ginger with the boiled water ; mix this up to a ...
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... minutes , and put in the rind of a lemon grated ; beat up the whites with a whisk , until they become quite stiff and white as snow , Stir them into the batter by degrees , then add three quarters of a pound of well - dried flour ...
... minutes , and put in the rind of a lemon grated ; beat up the whites with a whisk , until they become quite stiff and white as snow , Stir them into the batter by degrees , then add three quarters of a pound of well - dried flour ...
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... minutes , and then pour in by degrees a pint of boiling cream ; beat them until cold , then put them in custard cups , in a dish of hot water ; let them stand till they are set , then take them out and stick preserved orange peel on the ...
... minutes , and then pour in by degrees a pint of boiling cream ; beat them until cold , then put them in custard cups , in a dish of hot water ; let them stand till they are set , then take them out and stick preserved orange peel on the ...
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Page 8 - LOUDON'S ENCYCLOPEDIA of AGRICULTURE: comprising the Laying-out, Improvement, and Management of Landed Property, and the Cultivation and Economy of the Productions of Agriculture. With 1,100 Woodcuts. 8vo. 21s. London's Encyclopaedia of Gardening: comprising the Theory and Practice of Horticulture, Floriculture, Arboriculture, and Landscape Gardening.
Page 424 - He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous Mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?
Page 6 - The history of England from the Norman conquest to the death of John (1066-1216).
Page 121 - The sugar gives no disagreeable taste. This process is particularly valuable in making what is called Kippered Salmon ; and the fish preserved in this manner are far superior in quality and flavour to those which are salted or smoked. If desired, as much salt may be used as to give the taste that may be required ; but this substance does not conduce to their preservation.
Page 8 - Countries, a Statistical View of its present State, with Suggestions for its future progress in the British Isles ; and Supplement, bringing down the work to the year 1844.
Page 428 - Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Page 417 - And for the true performance of all and every the said Covenants and agreements either of the said Parties bindeth himself unto the other by these presents...
Page 421 - For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.
Page 417 - George the third by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND KING Defender of the Faith and in the Year of our LORD One...
Page 42 - RULES THAT CONCERN ALL SERVANTS IN GENERAL WHEN your Master or Lady call a Servant by Name, if that Servant be not in the Way, none of you are to answer, for then there will be no End of your Drudgery: And Masters themselves allow, that if a Servant comes when he is called, it is sufficient. When you have done a Fault, be always pert and insolent, and behave...