In this way they [54] manage to remain erect and genuine.
— from The Jewish State by Theodor Herzl

their houses differently built, raised entirely above ground eaves about 5 feet from the ground Supported and covered in the same way of those above, dotes about the Same size but in the Side of the house in one Corner, one fire place and that near the opposit end; around which they have their beads raised about 4 feet from the fore which is of earth, under their beads they Store away baskets of dried fish Berries & wappato, over the fire they hang the flesh as they take them and which they do not make immediate use.
— from The Journals of Lewis and Clark, 1804-1806 by William Clark

The Revolutionary element as good as declare that it’s in their hands, and that they intend to produce it at a given moment.
— from The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie

The chase, he considered, gave them an active part in an interesting and animated scene, which only required easy and graceful movements on their part, and to which no danger was attached.
— from Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period by P. L. Jacob

On our left was a small boat full of officials who called to us to come and report ourselves, while on the right extended a grassy bank crowded with soldiers dressed in semi-European costume, among whom were a few men in plain dress, apparently noblemen's retainers.
— 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

The commencement of the new aera being the most flourishing period of the Roman empire, a general view of the state of knowledge and taste at this period, may here not be improper.
— from The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Complete by Suetonius

The antient Law of Rome was called their Civil Law, from the word Civitas, which signifies a Common-wealth; And those Countries, which having been under the Roman Empire, and governed by that Law, retaine still such part thereof as they think fit, call that part the Civill Law, to distinguish it from the rest of their own Civill Lawes.
— from Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes

But in order to pave the way for such a sentiment, and give a proper discernment of its object, it is often necessary, we find, that much reasoning should precede, that nice distinctions be made, just conclusions drawn, distant comparisons formed, complicated relations examined, and general facts fixed and ascertained.
— from An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals by David Hume

The remark would be untrue, but of the kind which, if stated often enough, may become true; just as the remark, “England and Germany are bound to fight,” renders war a little more likely each time that it is made, and is therefore made the more readily by the gutter press of either nation.
— from Howards End by E. M. (Edward Morgan) Forster

The Duke of Buckingham and Pym, Cromwell and Prince Rupert, Admiral Blake, Clarendon the historian of the great rebellion, Essex and General Monk, all were buried within a few feet of each other, and their names are still engraved on Abbey stones, though some of them sleep there no more.
— from The Story of Westminster Abbey by Violet Brooke-Hunt

As she had passed through several clearings in her search for the cows, she had no little difficulty in finding her way; but the moon rose early and gave her considerable light, and as she neared home, she began to recognize some familiar objects.
— from The value of a praying mother by Isabel C. (Isabel Coston) Byrum

To-night she retired early, and George joined Ryanne's audience.
— from The Carpet from Bagdad by Harold MacGrath

Nor content even then, he must needs grapple with Roman emperors and Greek republics, and master the fabled lore concerning gods and goddesses, cloven-footed satyrs, and naked nymphs of the grove.
— from The Devil's Garden by W. B. (William Babington) Maxwell

The maid was still busy with these arrangements, under her lady's direction, when Ralph entered, and gazed round with a look of wonder.
— from The Fate: A Tale of Stirring Times by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James

This membrane is called the “ tragus ,” and when the large ears are tucked away out of sight, the tragus remains exposed, and gives the creature a very strange appearance.
— from The Common Objects of the Country by J. G. (John George) Wood

In the long run even a gloomy truth is better company than a cheerful falsehood.
— from Res Judicatæ: Papers and Essays by Augustine Birrell

[There enter a tall, thin, oldish woman; a short, thin, very lame man, her husband; and a stoutish middle-aged woman with a rolling eye and gait, all very poorly dressed, with lined and heated faces.]
— from The Works of John Galsworthy An Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Galsworthy by John Galsworthy

A system of good roads, education, and general development is in progress.
— from State of the Union Addresses by Calvin Coolidge