 Many were the attempts of the neighbouring youths to get at this eyry : the difficulty whetted their inclinations, and each was ambitious of surmounting the arduous task ; but when they arrived at the swelling, it jutted out so in their way, and was so...  The Natural History of Selborne - Сторінка 9автори: Gilbert White - 1868Повний перегляд - Докладніше про цю книгу
 | John Claudius Loudon - 1838 - 796 стор.
...inclinations ; and each was ambitious of surmounting the arduous task ; but, when they arrived at the swelling, it jutted out so in their way, and was so...undertaking to be too hazardous. So the ravens built on nest after nest in perfect security, till the fatal day arrived when the tree was to be felled. It was in... | |
 | John Claudius Loudon - 1838 - 784 стор.
...ambitious of surmounting the arduous task; but, when they arrived at the swelling, it jutted out so m their way, and was so far beyond their grasp, that...undertaking to be too hazardous. So the ravens built on nest after nest in perfect security, till the fatal day arrived when the tree was to be felled. It was in... | |
 | John Claudius Loudon - 1838 - 794 стор.
...arduous task ; but, when they arrived at the swelling, it jutted out so in their way, and was so for beyond their grasp, that the most daring lads were...undertaking to be too hazardous. So the ravens built on nest after nest in perfect security, till the fatal day arrived when the tree was to be felled. It was in... | |
 | 1830 - 596 стор.
...inclinations, and each was ambitious of surmounting the arduous task. But when they arrived at the swelling, it jutted out so in their way, and was so...those birds usually sit. The saw was applied to the but, the wedges were inserted * " We have the following explanation of the Pleitor in the Antiquities... | |
 | Gilbert White - 1842 - 342 стор.
...inclinations, and each was ambitious of surmounting the arduous task; but when they arrived at the swelling, it jutted out so in their way, and was so far beyond their grasp, that the most daring lada were awed, and acknowledged the undertaking to be too hazardous. So the ravens built on, nest... | |
 | 1842 - 172 стор.
...gave up the effort. The ravens therefore built on, nest after nest, in security, till the very day in which the wood was to be levelled. It was in the month of February, when these birds usually sit. The saw was applied to the butt, the wedges were inserted in the opening,... | |
 | Bourne Hall Draper - 1845 - 510 стор.
...inclinations, and each was ambitious of surmounting the arduous task. But when they arrived at the swelling, it jutted out so in their way, and was so far beyond their grasp, that the most daring lad was awed, and acknowledged the undertaking to be too hazardous. So the raven built on, nest upon... | |
 | Wonders - 1848 - 496 стор.
...ambitious of surmounting the arduous task. But when they arrived at the swelling, it jutted out so much in their way, and was so far beyond their grasp, that...to be too hazardous. So the Ravens built on, nest after nest, in perfect security, till the fatal day arrived when the tree was to be levelled. It was... | |
 | Philip Henry Gosse - 1849 - 344 стор.
...inclinations, and each was ambitious of surmounting the arduous task. But when they arrived at the swelling, it jutted out so in their way, and was so...were awed, and acknowledged the undertaking to be too hazard* Zoologist, i. 215. ous. So the Ravens built on, nest upon nest, in perfect security, till the... | |
 | Mrs. Loudon (Jane) - 1850 - 630 стор.
...inclinations, and each was ambitious of surmounting the arduous task ; but when they arrived at the swelling, it jutted out so in their way, and was so far beyond their grasp, that the boldest lads were deterred, and acknowledged the undertaking to be too hazardous. Thus the Ravens continued... | |
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