read here and there
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And nevertheless in the books and sermons of the adversaries still more absurd things are read here and there.
From Apology of the Augsburg Confession by Melanchthon, Philipp
As Edward read here and there a letter, it did seem as though his friends stood beside him, and spoke words of advice which conscience whispered should be heeded.
From Town and Country; or, life at home and abroad, without and within us by Adams, John S. (John Stowell)
Her husband took it up again, and read here and there a passage from it.
From A Modern Instance by Howells, William Dean
Konrad searched for the bread he needed, turned over the leaves of the books, began to read here and there, but always put them down sadly.
From I.N.R.I. A prisoner's Story of the Cross by Rosegger, Peter
Many will be interested to read here and there from his Notes on New England Birds and from the four volumes, compiled from his Journal, describing the seasons.
From History of American Literature by Halleck, Reuben Post