et hoc genus omne
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As for the walking gentlemen, cabmen, detective, et hoc genus omne, they were doled out to anyone who chose to take them.
From The Master of the Shell by Reed, Talbot Baines
And his brief and pointed reference to Ackerman, the Clancys, et hoc genus omne, would have done credit to old Bill Crooks in his most vitriolic mood.
From The Boss of Wind River by Chisholm, A. M. (Arthur Murray)
Of course it had its humorous side, as, for instance, when he was brought into contact with lion-hunters, autograph-collectors, et hoc genus omne.
From The Life and Letters of Lewis Carroll (Rev. C. L. Dodgson) by Collingwood, Stuart Dodgson
The unions know quite well that McGinnis et hoc genus omne will have nothing to do with an Arbitration Committee.
From To Him That Hath: a Tale of the West of Today by Connor, Ralph
As for cross-country running, paper chases, et hoc genus omne, Acton refused to have anything to do with them.
From Acton's Feud A Public School Story by Swainson, Frederick
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