But we now arrive at a higher division of masonic symbolism, which, passing beyond these tangible symbols, brings us to those which are of a more abstruse nature, and which, as being developed in a ceremonial form, controlled and directed by the ritual of the order, may be designated as the ritualistic symbolism of Freemasonry.
— from The Symbolism of Freemasonry Illustrating and Explaining Its Science and Philosophy, Its Legends, Myths and Symbols by Albert Gallatin Mackey

There were, besides, several sorts of fromentée , all equally esteemed, and Taillevent recommended the following receipt, which differs from the one above given:--"First boil your wheat in water, then put into it the juice or gravy of fat meat, or, if you like it better, milk of almonds, and by this means you will make a soup fit for fasts, because it dissolves slowly, is of slow digestion and nourishes much.
— from Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period by P. L. Jacob

The Island of Monte Cristo T hus, at length, by one of the unexpected strokes of fortune which sometimes befall those who have for a long time been the victims of an evil destiny, Dantès was about to secure the opportunity he wished for, by simple and natural means, and land on the island without incurring any suspicion.
— from The Count of Monte Cristo, Illustrated by Alexandre Dumas

BRAGI, the name of the God of Poetry; from braga, to glisten, to shine, or from bragga, to adorn; ph. cog.
— from The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson by Snorri Sturluson

But I am so good natured as to pass by and pardon this seeming affront, though indeed the charge thereof, as unnecessary, may well be saved; for to what purpose should I demand the sacrifice of frankincense, cakes, goats, and swine, since all persons everywhere pay me that more acceptable service, which all divines agree to be more effectual and meritorious, namely, an imitation of my communicable attributes?
— from In Praise of Folly Illustrated with Many Curious Cuts by Desiderius Erasmus

Under the system of funding, the frugality and industry of private people can more easily repair the breaches which the waste and extravagance of government may occasionally make in the general capital of the society.
— from An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith

Nantahala , myths concerning 303 , 408 Nanticoke , association of, with Delawares 497 Nanticoke , modern remnants of 498 Nanticoke , separation of, from Delawares 18 – 19 Nashville , attack on 63 Nashville , conference at (1792) 72 Nashville founding of 56 Natchee , tribe of Creek 498 – 499 Natchez , blood of, among Cherokee 234 Natchez , enslavement of 233 Natchez , surrender of post at 81 National committee , establishment of 107 National council , enactment by 86 – 87 National council , establishment of 107 Navaho , myths of 443 , 447 – 448 , 468 , 501 Navaho , publication of memoir on xxix Navaho , study of paternities and cults of xlvii Navaho , use of language of, as trade language 188 Necromancy , development of lxxxv–lxxxvi Necromancy , see also Magic .
— from Myths of the Cherokee Extract from the Nineteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology by James Mooney

But he heard no sound of footsteps, which seemed to indicate that the person who had been listening at the door had removed his shoes.
— from Les Misérables by Victor Hugo

A priest was there, administering extreme unction, and saying such words of comfort as he could command, but at sight of Fibsy, Hanlon’s dull eyes brightened and he partially revived.
— from Raspberry Jam by Carolyn Wells

But in truth a chief part of education is to exercise one set of faculties à outrance —one, since we have not the time so to practise all; thus the dilettante misses the kernel of the matter; and the man who has wrung forth the secret of one part of life knows more about the others than he who has tepidly circumnavigated all.
— from The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 16 by Robert Louis Stevenson

Lands of this description have, however, very essential properties, which gravelly lands do not possess; they are much easier cultivated than the harder soils, and, in proportion to their natural fertility, no lands are better adapted for root crops of almost every sort, or for the grasses whose roots extend deep into the earth, among which are clover of different kinds, St. Foin, Lucerne, &c.—Such lands are least adapted for crops of wheat and Indian corn; but when sufficiently manured with clay, or upland marle, which is better, they will yield tolerable crops of the latter, and also of the former, when raised on a lay of red clover.
— from The Rural Magazine, and Literary Evening Fire-Side, Vol. 1 No. 02 (1820) by Various

The mail—necessarily much reduced in winter—is first of all carried in sleighs, then, as the snows deepen, on snow-shoes, so that those who stay to preserve the "summer hotels" from winter's ravages may not feel entirely shut out from the living world beyond.
— from The Lake of the Sky Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras of California and Nevada, its History, Indians, Discovery by Frémont, Legendary Lore, Various Namings, Physical Characteristics, Glacial Phenomena, Geology, Single Outlet, Automobile Routes, Historic Towns, Early Mining Excitements, Steamer Ride, Mineral Springs, Mountain and Lake Resorts, Trail and Camping Out Trips, Summer Residences, Fishing, Hunting, Flowers, Birds, Animals, Trees, and Chaparral, with a Full Account of the Tahoe National Forest, the Public Use of the Water of Lake Tahoe and Much Other Interesting Matter by George Wharton James

Its supplies of food had been greatly reduced, but still it maintained large armies in the field.
— from Our Standard-Bearer; Or, The Life of General Uysses S. Grant by Oliver Optic

In comparing this great mass of material with the journal brought home by Mr. Stanley, one finds that a great deal of most interesting matter can be added.
— from The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume I (of 2), 1866-1868 by David Livingstone

02:008:021 Else, if thou wilt not let my people go, behold, I will send swarms of flies upon thee, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people, and into thy houses: and the houses of the Egyptians shall be full of swarms of flies, and also the ground whereon they are.
— from The Bible, King James version, Book 2: Exodus by Anonymous

Then followed rich pudding, tapioca, and some other farinaceous ditto, rhubarb tarts, &c.
— from The Recreations of a Country Parson by Andrew Kennedy Hutchison Boyd

The officers of the Guards had become famous for their care of their men, and for their constant endeavour to keep them well served with supplementary supplies of food.
— from With the Guards' Brigade from Bloemfontein to Koomati Poort and Back by Edward P. Lowry