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... desired to be brought forward , still the same ' fined ' cask was the one drawn from , and its contents exhi- bited to the dealer . About the year 1853 it was discovered that great frauds were carried on , and almost every cooper in the ...
... desired to be brought forward , still the same ' fined ' cask was the one drawn from , and its contents exhi- bited to the dealer . About the year 1853 it was discovered that great frauds were carried on , and almost every cooper in the ...
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... desired taste and flavour was , after putting these ingredients in must , to boil the whole together till it became of a thick consistency , and to add , more or less of this , to the wines that were fermenting . Here is another ...
... desired taste and flavour was , after putting these ingredients in must , to boil the whole together till it became of a thick consistency , and to add , more or less of this , to the wines that were fermenting . Here is another ...
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... desired , with one imperfection , which may be an objectionable amount of sweetness or of dryness ; but the latter , instead of being a soft , or general dryness , may be of a harsh and hard character . In the same way there are two ...
... desired , with one imperfection , which may be an objectionable amount of sweetness or of dryness ; but the latter , instead of being a soft , or general dryness , may be of a harsh and hard character . In the same way there are two ...
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... desired effect . John and his wife were great loyalists , and gave no encouragement to customers who held Jacobin principles , and it is said that when debates ran high and the discussion appeared to be going against John's views , the ...
... desired effect . John and his wife were great loyalists , and gave no encouragement to customers who held Jacobin principles , and it is said that when debates ran high and the discussion appeared to be going against John's views , the ...
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... desired to see his old nurse , not doubting that she would learn from her some interesting details of his child- hood . The nurse , on being informed who she was , at once began , Um telt ye want to hear something aboot George , whan he ...
... desired to see his old nurse , not doubting that she would learn from her some interesting details of his child- hood . The nurse , on being informed who she was , at once began , Um telt ye want to hear something aboot George , whan he ...
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Page 123 - The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks, and gapes for drink again. The plants suck in the earth, and are With constant drinking fresh and fair.
Page 75 - ... which was not a little defiled with the presents of the Queen, which had been bestowed on his garments ; such as wine, cream, jelly, beverage, cakes, spices, and other good matters. The entertainment and show went forward, and most of the presenters went backward or fell down ; wine did so occupy their upper chambers.
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