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" ... curl about his nose, would gravely nod his head in token of perfect approbation. From even this strong-hold the unlucky Rip was at length routed by his termagant wife, who would suddenly break in upon the tranquillity of the assemblage and call the... "
The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent - Page 69
by Washington Irving - 1822 - 393 pages
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The Edinburgh magazine, and literary miscellany, a new series of ..., Volume 5

1819 - 610 pages
...graveĀ« ly nod his head in token of perfect approbation. From even this strong hold the unĀ« lucky Kip was at length routed by his termagant -wife, who would...break in upon the tranquillity of the assemblage, call the members all to nought, nor was that august personage, Nicholas Vedder himself, sacred from...
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Legends of Terror!: And Tales of the Wonderful and Wild ; Original and ...

1826 - 654 pages
...any thing that was read or related displeased him, he was observed to smoke his pipe vehemently, and send forth short, frequent, and angry puffs ; but...him outright with encouraging her husband in habits ot idleness. Poor Rip was at last reduced almost to despair ; and his only alternative, to escape nom...
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The Edinburgh Magazine and Literary Miscellany, Volume 84

1819 - 606 pages
...would gravely nod his head in token of perfect approbation. From even this strong hold the unlucky Bip was at length routed by his termagant wife, who would suddenly break in upon the tranquillity of tbe assemblage, call the members all to nought, nor was that august personage, Nicholas Vedder himself...
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The Mental Guide: Being a Compend of the First Principles of Metaphysics ...

1828 - 394 pages
...the pipe from his mouth, and letting the fragrant vapour curl about his nose, would gravely nod hia head in token of perfect approbation. From even this...tranquillity of the assemblage, and call the members all to nought, nor was that.august personage, Nicholas Vedder himself, sacred from the daring tongue of this...
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The Sketch-book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. [pseud.] ...

Washington Irving - 1829 - 522 pages
...his head in token of perfect approbation. From even this strong hold the unlucky Rip was at lengfe routed by his termagant wife, who would suddenly break...tranquillity of the assemblage, and call the members all to nought ; nor was that august personage, Nicholas Vedder himself, sacred from the daring tongue of this...
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The Beauties of Washington Irving, Esq. ...

Washington Irving - 1830 - 346 pages
...vehemently, and to send forth short, frequent, and angry B 2 puffs; but when pleased, he would enhale the smoke slowly and tranquilly, and emit it in light...tranquillity of the assemblage and call the members all to nought ; nor was that august personage, Nicholas Vedder himself, sacred from the daring tongue of this...
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The Sketch-book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. [pseud.] ...

Washington Irving - 1831 - 518 pages
...of the inn, at the door of which he took his seat from morning till night, just moving sufficient\y to avoid the sun, and keep in the shade of a large...tranquillity of the assemblage, and call the members all to nought ; nor was that august personage, Nicholas Vedder himself, sacred from the daring tongue of this*...
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The Academical Reader: Comprising Selections from the Most Admired Authors ...

John J. Harrod - 1832 - 338 pages
...his opinions. 64 curl about his nose, would gravely nod his head in token of perfect approbation. 9. From even this strong hold the unlucky Rip was at...tranquillity of the assemblage, and call the members all to nought; nor was that august personage, Nicholas Vedder himself, sacred from the daring tongue of this...
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The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Volume 1

Washington Irving - 1835 - 196 pages
...nose, would gravely nod his head in token of perfect approbation. From even this stronghold the unlncky Rip was at length routed by his termagant wife , who...to naught ; nor was that august personage, Nicholas Vcdder himself, sacred from thu daring tongue of this terrible virago , who charged him outright with...
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The Beauties of Washington Irving

Washington Irving - 1835 - 284 pages
...perfect approbation. From even this strong hold the unlucky Rip was at length routed by his termagent wife, who would suddenly break in upon the tranquillity of the assemblage and call the members all to nought ; nor was that august personage, Nicholas Vedder himself, sacred from the daring tongue of this...
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