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... head , they ought to be thrown into the fire " . " That is very well , Mr. Gellert , ( said the king ; ) I feel the beauty of that composition . Come and see met often ; I wish to hear more " of your fables . demandait un jour à un ; -h ...
... head , they ought to be thrown into the fire " . " That is very well , Mr. Gellert , ( said the king ; ) I feel the beauty of that composition . Come and see met often ; I wish to hear more " of your fables . demandait un jour à un ; -h ...
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... head , thou art the pride of heaven and the delight of the earth ! Whither are they fleds , those fires which bespangledh the veil of night ? Could they abide the majesty of thy presence ? Did it not please thee to retire and give them ...
... head , thou art the pride of heaven and the delight of the earth ! Whither are they fleds , those fires which bespangledh the veil of night ? Could they abide the majesty of thy presence ? Did it not please thee to retire and give them ...
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... over all living beings ; he supports himselfm straight and erect , his attitude is that of maître ; -- 1 marque ; - m se soutient ; i montre ; command , his head is turned towards the heavens , C 2 THE BOOK OF VERSIONS . 27.
... over all living beings ; he supports himselfm straight and erect , his attitude is that of maître ; -- 1 marque ; - m se soutient ; i montre ; command , his head is turned towards the heavens , C 2 THE BOOK OF VERSIONS . 27.
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... head is turned towards the heavens , and the character of his dignity is impressed " on his noble countenance ; the image of his soul is painted there ; the excellence of his nature pene- trates through his material form , and animates ...
... head is turned towards the heavens , and the character of his dignity is impressed " on his noble countenance ; the image of his soul is painted there ; the excellence of his nature pene- trates through his material form , and animates ...
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... head ; and Cicero informs us , that he distinguished himself much in the war against Viriathus . With regard to the qualities of the mind ; it appears that they gave Lelius the preference although Cicero does not agreed that it was due ...
... head ; and Cicero informs us , that he distinguished himself much in the war against Viriathus . With regard to the qualities of the mind ; it appears that they gave Lelius the preference although Cicero does not agreed that it was due ...
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