The king of the cockneys is mentioned among the regulations for the sports and shows formerly held in the Middle Temple on Childermas Day, where he had his officers, a marshal, constable, butler, &c. See DUGDALE'S ORIGINES JURIDICIALES, p. 247.—Ray says, the interpretation of the word Cockney, is, a young person coaxed or conquered, made wanton; or a nestle cock, delicately bred and brought up, so as, when arrived a man's estate, to be unable to bear the least hardship.
— from 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose

There is nothing that more betrays a base, ungenerous Spirit, than the giving of secret Stabs to a Man's Reputation.
— from The Spectator, Volume 1 Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays by Steele, Richard, Sir

Mr. H..., who had watched, perhaps brought on this change, knew too well not to seize it: he thrust the table imperceptibly from between us, and bringing his chair to face me, he soon began, after preparing me by all the endearments of assurance and protestations, to lay hold of my hands, to kiss me, and once more to make free with my bosom, which, being at full liberty from the disorder of a loose dishabile, now panted and throbbed, less with indignation than with fear and bashfulness, at being used so familiarly by still a stranger.
— from Memoirs of Fanny Hill A New and Genuine Edition from the Original Text (London, 1749) by John Cleland

It helps all fluxes of blood, either caused by inward or outward wounds; as also flux of the belly, and bloody flux, spitting blood, and bloody urine, stops the terms in women; being bound to the wrists of the hands, and the soles of the feet, it helps the yellow jaundice.
— from The Complete Herbal To which is now added, upwards of one hundred additional herbs, with a display of their medicinal and occult qualities physically applied to the cure of all disorders incident to mankind: to which are now first annexed, the English physician enlarged, and key to Physic. by Nicholas Culpeper

She was born already brought up, so she doesn’t need us; and I think,” concluded Anne, hitting on a very vital truth, “that we always love best the people who need us.
— from Anne of Avonlea by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery

And I further affirm, that if these things are possible, nothing can be more absurd than the practice which prevails in our own country, of men and women not following the same pursuits with all their strength and with one mind, for thus the state, instead of being a whole, is reduced to a half, but has the same imposts to pay and the same toils to undergo; and what can be a greater mistake for any legislator to make than this? CLEINIAS: Very true; yet much of what has been asserted by us, Stranger, is contrary to the custom of states; still, in saying that the discourse should be allowed to proceed, and that when the discussion is completed, we should choose what seems best, you spoke very properly, and I now feel compunction for what I have said.
— from Laws by Plato

This arrangement being accepted by us, saké and its accompaniments were ordered in, and half-a-dozen singing girls attended to help us pass away the time.
— from A Diplomat in Japan The inner history of the critical years in the evolution of Japan when the ports were opened and the monarchy restored, recorded by a diplomatist who took an active part in the events of the time, with an account of his personal experiences during that period by Ernest Mason Satow

Let the better auguries bring us safety!"
— from The Danish History, Books I-IX by Grammaticus Saxo

A lock works better after being used some time; at the outset more force was required to overcome certain roughnesses in the mechanism.
— from The Principles of Psychology, Volume 1 (of 2) by William James

A boy’s appetite grows very fast, and in a few moments the queer, empty feeling had become hunger, and the hunger grew bigger and bigger, until soon he was as ravenous as a bear.
— from The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi

Hence the horses can generally be sent back and brought under shelter at a distance, and in case of alarm can be saddled up and be made ready by men detailed for that purpose.
— from Cavalry in Future Wars by Friedrich von Bernhardi

While stone and brick are both used, sandstone predominating, the details are in large measure derived from wooden prototypes.
— from A Text-Book of the History of Architecture Seventh Edition, revised by A. D. F. (Alfred Dwight Foster) Hamlin

“This meeting, which chance has brought about between us,” said Sallenauve, “will have one beneficial result; we understand each other henceforth, and our future meetings will always therefore be courteous—which will not lessen the strength of our convictions.”
— from The Works of Balzac: A linked index to all Project Gutenberg editions by Honoré de Balzac

They rode after him, and cutting him down, brought him to an inn where the Pole had been also borne: upon seeing his wounded 360 antagonist, the Pole collected the little strength that remained in him, and, seizing his sword, staggered towards his rival, ran him through the body, and expired.
— from The History of Duelling. Vol. 1 (of 2) by J. G. (John Gideon) Millingen

But doubtless 'twill be seen To be for good, Since God our Friend has been, And by us stood.
— from The Emigrant Mechanic and Other Tales in Verse Together with Numerous Songs Upon Canadian Subjects by Thomas Cowherd

In her he anticipated a disciple of whom he need not be ashamed; but until she should be sexually disarmed he was frightened of her.
— from Narcissus by Evelyn Scott

“Your fairy scene is to blame for my being all bruised up,” said Père Mauflard.
— from The Milkmaid of Montfermeil (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XX) by Paul de Kock

As it is written: "And remove Satan from before and behind us."' 'Since when have we owned Sudminster?' sneered the Parnass .
— from Ghetto Comedies by Israel Zangwill

He had learned what he would know and he was smiling to himself over it, smiling after such a fashion that the watcher shrank back and back until she was against the wall.
— from Wastralls: A Novel by C. A. (Catharine Amy) Dawson Scott