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" I was yesterday very much surprised to hear my old friend, in the midst of the service, calling out to one John Matthews to mind what he was about, and not disturb the congregation. This John Matthews, it seems, is remarkable for being an idle fellow,... "
A Book for a Corner; Or, Selections in Prose and Verse from Authors the Best ... - Page 152
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The Spectator, Volume 2

1729 - 342 pages
...feems is remarkable for being an idle Fellow, and at that Time was kicking his Heels for his Diverfion. This Authority of the Knight, though exerted in that odd Manner which accompanies him in all Circumftances of Life.has a very good EfFeft upon the Parifh, who are not polite enough to fee any...
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The British essayists; with prefaces by A. Chalmers, Volume 7

British essayists - 1802 - 342 pages
...congregation. This John Matthews it seems is remarkable for being an idle fellow, and at that time was kicking his heels for his diversion. This authority of the...upon the parish, who are not polite enough to see any thing ridiculous in his behaviour ; besides that the general good sense and worthiness of his character...
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The British Essayists: The Spectator

Alexander Chalmers - English essays - 1802 - 366 pages
...congregation. This John Matthews it seems is remarkable for being an idle fellow, and at that time was kicking his heels for his diversion. This authority of the...upon the parish, who are not polite enough to see any thing ridiculous in his behaviour ; besides that the general good sense and worthiness of his character...
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The Spectator ...

1803 - 472 pages
...congregation. This John Matthews it seems is remarkable for being an idle fellow, and at that time was kicking his heels for his diversion. This authority of the...upon the parish, who are not polite enough to see any thing ridiculous in his behaviour ; besides that the general good sense and worthiness of his character...
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1804 - 676 pages
...This John Matthews, it seems, is remarkable for being an idle fellow, and at that time was kicking his heels for his diversion. This authority of the...exerted in that odd manner which accompanies him in all cireumstances ef life, has a very good effect upon the parish, who are not polite enough to see any...
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The British Essayists, Volume 7

Alexander Chalmers - English essays - 1808 - 366 pages
...congregation. This John Matthews it seems is remarkable for being an idle fellow, and at that time was kicking his heels for his diversion. This authority of the...manner which accompanies him in all circumstances ef life, has a very good effect upon the parish, who are not polite enough to see any thing ridiculous...
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The Works of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Volume 3

Joseph Addison - English literature - 1811 - 508 pages
...John Matthews, it seems, is remarkable for being an idle fellow, and at that time was kicking his heek for his diversion. This authority of the knight, though...not polite enough to see anything ridiculous in his behaviour ; besides that the general good sense and worthiness of his character, make his friends observe...
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The Spectator

Joseph Addison, Richard Hurd - 1811 - 504 pages
...This John Matthews, it seems, is remarkable for being an idle fellow, and at that time was kicking his heels for his diversion. This authority of the...upon the parish, who are not polite enough to see any thing ridiculous in his behaviour ; besides that the general good sense and worthiness of his character,...
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The British essayists; to which are prefixed prefaces by J. Ferguson, Volume 36

British essayists - 1819 - 340 pages
...congregation. This John Matthews it seems is remarkable for being an idle fellow, and at that time was kicking his heels for his diversion. This authority of the...exerted in that odd manner which accompanies him in all the circumstances of life, has a very good effect upon the parish, who are not polite enough to see...
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The Spectator: With Notes, and a General Index. The Eight Volumes Comprised ...

Spectator (London, England : 1711) - 1822 - 788 pages
...that time was kicking his heels for bis diversion. This authority of the knight, though • terttd W A #K A > g0 q e ø ; {rT T % 5 ^r Nh C f };^A ... U 1WM_ i U [za; e RoK o E8 -YӶ ' ׅ^ Yl? bY? P!Ka r ny thing ridiculous in his behaviour; besides tha '•he general good sense and worthiness of his cba...
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