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To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift
thou up the light of thy read more
There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift
thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
This is a pretty flimflam.
This is a pretty flimflam.
A face that had a story to tell. How different faces are in this
particular! Some of them speak read more
A face that had a story to tell. How different faces are in this
particular! Some of them speak not. They are books in which not
a line is written, save perhaps a date.
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
As innocent as a new-laid egg.
As innocent as a new-laid egg.
Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]
Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]
As good as a play.
As good as a play.
