2 thumb-sized bundle of sorted abaca fiber for weaving, knotted at one end.
— from A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan by John U. Wolff

And hence it comes to passe, that in all places, men that are grieved with payments to the Publique, discharge their anger upon the Publicans, that is to say, Farmers, Collectors, and other Officers of the publique Revenue; and adhaere to such as find fault with the publike Government; and thereby, when they have engaged themselves beyond hope of justification, fall also upon the Supreme Authority, for feare of punishment, or shame of receiving pardon.
— from Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes

I have not a wit supple enough to evade a sudden question I have nothing of my own that satisfies my judgment I honour those most to whom I show the least honour I lay no great stress upon my opinions; or of others I look upon death carelessly when I look upon it universally I love stout expressions amongst gentle men I love temperate and moderate natures I need not seek a fool from afar; I can laugh at myself I owe it rather to my fortune than my reason I receive but little advice, I also give but little I scorn to mend myself by halves I see no people so soon sick as those who take physic I speak truth, not so much as I would, but as much as I dare
— from Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Complete by Michel de Montaigne

This encounter was on her belly, with her magnificent legs twisted above my loins for a fulcrum to her splendid action, for few women could equal her in the delicious wriggle of her glorious backside.
— from The Romance of Lust: A classic Victorian erotic novel by Anonymous

The stones and faded flowers, together with the autumn scent of the leaves, all told of forgiveness, melancholy, and peace.
— from The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

As they lie upon their backs in the water and their privy members standing upright, which are of a large size and fit for such a purpose, they fasten thereto a sail, and holding their cords in their hands, when the wind hath taken it, are carried up and down as please themselves.
— from Lucian's True History by of Samosata Lucian

In this city is the fountain of Calippia 4042 and the temple of Diana, which last is surrounded by two streams, each known by the name of Selenus, and flowing from opposite directions.
— from The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 1 (of 6) by the Elder Pliny

Next day, when we were all assembled round the breakfast-table, shivering and fresh from the morning's chill ablutions, Mrs. Bretton pronounced a decree that nobody, who was not forced by dire necessity, should quit her house that day.
— from Villette by Charlotte Brontë

Yes, he must bring out seats and food for both, and in serving us present not ewer and napkin with more show of respect to the one than to the other.”
— from A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain

Broadway Tabernacle, $820.34; S. T. Gordon, $250 and 3 Packages “New Song;” “A Few Friends,” by John T. Rockwell, $50; F. P. Sherman, $5; National Temperance Soc., Illustrated Temp.
— from The American Missionary — Volume 36, No. 6, June, 1882 by Various

Mrs. Snawdor agreed fervently from the rear.
— from Calvary Alley by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice

The day was somewhat hazy, the light subdued and favorable for artistic work.
— from Barriers Burned Away by Edward Payson Roe

The Assembly understanding that the executing of some laudable Acts of Parliament, made against Non-Communicants and Excommunicate persons, and of divers other Acts containing pecuniall pains for restraining of Vice, and advancing Piety, is much neglected by the slownesse of Presbyteries and Ministers, in seeking Execution thereof: Therefore ordains Presbyteries and Ministers respectivè , to be diligent hereafter by all means, in prosecuting full and exact Execution of all such Acts of Parliament, for lifting the saids Penalties contained in the same, and for faithfull imployment thereof, upon pious uses, and that every Presbyterie report their diligence herein yearly to Generall Assemblies.
— from The Acts Of The General Assemblies of the Church of Scotland by Church of Scotland. General Assembly

Nay, farther, would there not even be some apparent foundation for the two former charges?
— from The Life of George Washington: A Linked Index to the Project Gutenberg Editions by John Marshall

Whether strict veracity is to be imputed to a young man who professes unbounded satisfaction at finding fashionable “ladies’ teas” in full swing at his club when he has just come off a journey is perhaps doubtful; but Julian threw himself into the spirit of the moment with a frank gaiety and enthusiasm which was not to be surpassed.
— from A Valiant Ignorance; vol. 2 of 3 A Novel in Three Volumes by Mary Angela Dickens

such a fine fellow, and so fond of you!”
— from The Milkmaid of Montfermeil (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XX) by Paul de Kock

“Captain, the shells are falling fast, And faster still fall we;
— from The Works of Rudyard Kipling: One Volume Edition by Rudyard Kipling

And when the Barbarians were near Zoster as they sailed, then seeing the small points of rock which stretch out to sea from this part of the mainland, they thought that these were ships and fled for a good distance.
— from The History of Herodotus — Volume 2 by Herodotus