Date: 1794
"Her thoughts, however, did not dwell long on the subject; nearer interests pressed upon them; Valancourt, rejected of her aunt, and Valancourt dancing with a gay and beautiful partner, alternately tormented her mind."
preview | full record— Radcliffe [née Ward], Ann (1764-1823)
Date: 1794
"I shall look, and cannot see you; shall try to recollect your features--and the impression will be fled from my imagination;--to hear the tones of your voice, and even memory will be silent!--I cannot, cannot leave you!"
preview | full record— Radcliffe [née Ward], Ann (1764-1823)
Date: 1794
"She now endeavoured to chase away the impressions they had left on her fancy."
preview | full record— Radcliffe [née Ward], Ann (1764-1823)
Date: 1794
"The remembrance of that smile seemed impressed on Emily's mind for ever."
preview | full record— Radcliffe [née Ward], Ann (1764-1823)
Date: 1794
"Emily, whose mind was deeply impressed by the chief circumstance of Annette's relation, was unwilling to be left alone, in the present state of her spirits; but, to avoid offending Madame Montoni, and betraying her own weakness, she struggled to overcome the illusions of fear, and dismissed Anne...
preview | full record— Radcliffe [née Ward], Ann (1764-1823)
Date: 1796
"Ah! Don Alphonso, I have long perceived to whom your attentions were directed, but till now I perceived not the impression which they made upon my heart."
preview | full record— Lewis, Matthew Gregory (1775-1818)
Date: 1796
"These considerations somewhat lightened my inquietude upon her account; but the impression left upon my mind by my nocturnal visitor, grew stronger with every succeeding moment."
preview | full record— Lewis, Matthew Gregory (1775-1818)
Date: 1796
"This Lorenzo is dangerous to your repose; he has already made an impression upon your heart."
preview | full record— Lewis, Matthew Gregory (1775-1818)
Date: 1796
"Your heart is tender and susceptible: it has already received a strong impression; but when once convinced that you should not encourage such sentiments, I trust that you have sufficient fortitude to drive them from your bosom."
preview | full record— Lewis, Matthew Gregory (1775-1818)
Date: 1796
"You have made an impression upon her young heart which gives me the most serious alarm: to prevent that impression from growing stronger; I am obliged to decline your acquaintance. For me, you may be sure that I should rejoice at establishing my child so advantageously."
preview | full record— Lewis, Matthew Gregory (1775-1818)