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He was an American born, was Captain Jorgan, — a New-Englander, — but he was a citizen of the world, and a combination of most of the best qualities of most of its best countries.
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He was an American born, was Captain Jorgan, — a New-Englander, — but he was a citizen of the world, and a combination of most of the best qualities of most of its best countries.
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When the Republicans started that "Swift-boat" crap during the elections, Mr. Kerry, the noble New-Englander, took the high road, while the hungry Republican curs ate him alive in the media.
Mr. Kerry, You are an Idiot. Here's What You Should Have Done 2006
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They were exceedingly respectful, -- more so than a rustic New-Englander ever dreams of being towards anybody, except perhaps his minister; and had they worn any hats, they would probably have been self-constrained to take them off, under the unusual circumstance of being permitted to hold conversation with well-dressed persons.
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New-Englander about him to make him calculate his chances before he struck; but his plans were liable to be defeated at any moment by a passionate impulse such as the dark-hued races of Southern Europe and their descendants are liable to.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 06, No. 38, December, 1860 Various
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In New England, and wherever in any part of the country the New-Englander resides, the volume will receive a most cordial recognition.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 43, May, 1861 Creator Various
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"Don't I seem to remember," murmured my cousin under his breath, "that, even though he is a New-Englander, he has been known to make up errands to your kitchen to see your pretty Ev'leen Ann?"
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It was in a Canadian village that I parted with this gentlemanly and generous New-Englander.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 58, August, 1862 Various
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New-Englander of respectable appearance, with a grave, hard, honest, hay-bearded face, who had come to serve the sick and wounded on the battle-field and in its immediate neighborhood.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 62, December, 1862 Various
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When the gray-haired New-Englander sees round his board
Higher Lessons in English A work on english grammar and composition Brainerd Kellogg
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