The History of England: Related in Familiar Conversations, by a Father to His Children: Interspersed with Moral and Instructive Remarks and Observations on the Most Leading and Interesting Subjects. Designed for the Perusal of Youth, Band 1Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1818 |
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... took place ; Boadicea , with her daughters , in a chariot , leading the British troops . This queen , in her person , was tall and well shaped , her countenance commanding , her voice au- thoritative , and her hair yellow , and flow ...
... took place ; Boadicea , with her daughters , in a chariot , leading the British troops . This queen , in her person , was tall and well shaped , her countenance commanding , her voice au- thoritative , and her hair yellow , and flow ...
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... took its place , was dispelled as learning increased , and the mild light of the Gospel became more widely diffused : remember , therefore , John , what is said in the Scriptures , where much is given , much will be required : ' and ...
... took its place , was dispelled as learning increased , and the mild light of the Gospel became more widely diffused : remember , therefore , John , what is said in the Scriptures , where much is given , much will be required : ' and ...
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... took possession of Es sex , Middlesex , and part of Hertford- shire , which formed the fifth Saxon prin- cipality , and was called East Saxony . " The kingdom of Mercia was next established by these invaders , and com- prehended all the ...
... took possession of Es sex , Middlesex , and part of Hertford- shire , which formed the fifth Saxon prin- cipality , and was called East Saxony . " The kingdom of Mercia was next established by these invaders , and com- prehended all the ...
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... took their places round their pa- rents , when John entreated Mr. Wilmot to continue . The Invasion of the Danes . " THE Danes were the people who pos- sessed the countries bordering on the Bal- tic or North Sea ; at first they landed ...
... took their places round their pa- rents , when John entreated Mr. Wilmot to continue . The Invasion of the Danes . " THE Danes were the people who pos- sessed the countries bordering on the Bal- tic or North Sea ; at first they landed ...
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... took up their abode . " In this place they kept their ground , notwithstanding King Ethelwolf , son of Egbert , gained a victory over them , in which numbers were slain . " This prince was succeeded by Eth- elbald , who reigned but a ...
... took up their abode . " In this place they kept their ground , notwithstanding King Ethelwolf , son of Egbert , gained a victory over them , in which numbers were slain . " This prince was succeeded by Eth- elbald , who reigned but a ...
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
afterwards Alfred Anne Boleyn answered appeared army barons battle Becket Black Prince Britons brother called Cassibelanus castle caused church command conduct continue CONVERSATION courage crown cruel Danes danger daughter Dear papa death died disgraced doubtless dreadful Duke of Clarence Duke of Normandy Duke of York Earl of Richmond Earl of Warwick Edward endeavour enemy England English father favour fear force gained gave Gavestone Gloucester happiness head Henry's honour house of York interrupted John King Henry King of France king's kingdom Lancaster land Leicester length live London Margaret Matilda ment mercy nobles Normandy Normans obliged parliament party peace person pope possessed Price prisoner punishment queen reign render replied Charles resolved revenge Richard RICHMAL MANGNALL Romans Saxons Scotland Scots seized sent shewed slain soon sorry succeeded thousand throne tion took valour victory Wales Wat Tyler weak wicked wife William Wilmot young
Beliebte Passagen
Seite 296 - But if you have already determined of me, and that not only my death, but an infamous slander must bring you the enjoying of your desired happiness; then I desire of God, that he will pardon your great sin therein, and likewise mine enemies, the instruments thereof; and that he will not call you to a strict account for your unprincely and cruel usage of me, at his general...
Seite 301 - The Family Shakspeare ; in which nothing is added to the Original Text ; but those words and expressions are omitted which cannot with propriety be read aloud. By T. BOWDLEB, Esq. FRS New Edition, in Volumes for the Pocket ; with 36 Wood Engravings, from Designs by Smirke, Howard, and other Artists.
Seite 296 - ... for whose sake I am now as I am, whose name I could some good while since have pointed unto your grace, being not ignorant of my suspicion therein.
Seite 295 - You have chosen me, from a low estate, to be your Queen and companion, far beyond my desert or desire. If then you found me worthy of such honour, good your Grace let not any light fancy, or bad counsel of mine enemies, withdraw...
Seite 294 - Boleyn; with which name and place I could willingly have contented myself, if God and your grace's pleasure had been so pleased. Neither did I at any time so...
Seite 303 - Systematic Education, or Elementary Instruction in the various departments of Literature and Science; with practical rules for studying each branch of useful knowledge.
Seite 294 - Your Grace's displeasure, and my imprisonment, are things so strange unto me, as what to write, or what to excuse, I am altogether ignorant. Whereas you send unto me (willing me to confess a truth, and so obtain your favour) by such an one, whom you know to be mine ancient professed enemy; I no sooner received this message by him than I rightly conceived your meaning; and if, as you say, confessing a truth, indeed may procure my safety, I shall with all willingness and duty perform your command.
Seite 296 - My last and only request shall be, That myself may only bear the burthen of your Grace's displeasure, and that it may not touch the innocent souls of those poor Gentlemen who (as I understand) are likewise in strait imprisonment for my sake. If ever I have found favour in your sight, if ever the name of Anne Boleyn hath been pleasing in your ears, then let me obtain this request...
Seite 195 - You would have thought the very windows spake, So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes UpQn his visage, and that all the walls, With painted imagery, had said at once, — "Jesu preserve thee! welcome, Bolingbroke!
Seite 208 - there is more joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just persons that need no repentance.