The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J. Murray, 1831 |
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... heard at Lichfield till I brought it . I am afraid my dear townsmen will be mentioned in future days as the last part of this nation that was civilized1 . But the days of darkness are soon to be at an end . The reading society ordered ...
... heard at Lichfield till I brought it . I am afraid my dear townsmen will be mentioned in future days as the last part of this nation that was civilized1 . But the days of darkness are soon to be at an end . The reading society ordered ...
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... heard once again that voice to which we have all so often delighted to attend . May you often hear it . If we had his mind , and his tongue , we could spare the rest . " I am not vigorous , but much better than when dear Dr. Lawrence ...
... heard once again that voice to which we have all so often delighted to attend . May you often hear it . If we had his mind , and his tongue , we could spare the rest . " I am not vigorous , but much better than when dear Dr. Lawrence ...
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... heard yesterday of your late disorder , and should think ill of myself if I had heard of it without alarm . I heard likewise of your recovery , which I sincerely wish to be complete and permanent . Your country has been in danger of ...
... heard yesterday of your late disorder , and should think ill of myself if I had heard of it without alarm . I heard likewise of your recovery , which I sincerely wish to be complete and permanent . Your country has been in danger of ...
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... heard of it . As this gentleman has the opportunity of consulting you , it needs not be supposed that he has not heard of all the proper books ; but unless he is near some library , I know not how he could peruse them ; and if he is ...
... heard of it . As this gentleman has the opportunity of consulting you , it needs not be supposed that he has not heard of all the proper books ; but unless he is near some library , I know not how he could peruse them ; and if he is ...
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... heard this remark . While we went on talking triumphantly , I was fixed in admiration , and said to Mrs. Thrale , " O for short - hand to take this down ! " " You'll carry it all in your head , ” said she : " a long head is as good as ...
... heard this remark . While we went on talking triumphantly , I was fixed in admiration , and said to Mrs. Thrale , " O for short - hand to take this down ! " " You'll carry it all in your head , ” said she : " a long head is as good as ...
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