The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order; a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition Never Before Published: the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great-Britain, for Near Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 3National ilustrated library, 1859 |
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Page 14
... look at it . But , upon inquiry afterwards , he found it was a real packet for him , from that very friend in the East Indies of whom he had been speaking ; and the ship which carried it having come from Portugal , this packet , with ...
... look at it . But , upon inquiry afterwards , he found it was a real packet for him , from that very friend in the East Indies of whom he had been speaking ; and the ship which carried it having come from Portugal , this packet , with ...
Page 26
... look in the paper drawer of the chest of drawers in my bed - chamber , for two cases ; one for the Attorney - General , and one for the Solicitor - General . They lie , I think , at the top of my papers ; otherwise they are somewhere ...
... look in the paper drawer of the chest of drawers in my bed - chamber , for two cases ; one for the Attorney - General , and one for the Solicitor - General . They lie , I think , at the top of my papers ; otherwise they are somewhere ...
Page 43
... look for some time of " surly virtue , " 1 but , in a short while , of complacency . " C Foote being mentioned , Johnson said , “ He is not a good mimic . ' One of the company added , " A merry Andrew , a buffoon ! " JOHNSON : " But he ...
... look for some time of " surly virtue , " 1 but , in a short while , of complacency . " C Foote being mentioned , Johnson said , “ He is not a good mimic . ' One of the company added , " A merry Andrew , a buffoon ! " JOHNSON : " But he ...
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... look for information . " Since I wrote , I have looked over Mr. Maclaurin's plea , and think it excel- lent . How is the suit carried on ? If by subscription I commission you to contribute in my name what is proper . Let nothing be ...
... look for information . " Since I wrote , I have looked over Mr. Maclaurin's plea , and think it excel- lent . How is the suit carried on ? If by subscription I commission you to contribute in my name what is proper . Let nothing be ...
Page 57
... look with mercy upon my studies and endeavours . Grant me , O LORD , to design only what is lawful and right ; and afford me calmness of mind and steadiness of purpose , that I may so do thy will in this short life as to obtain ...
... look with mercy upon my studies and endeavours . Grant me , O LORD , to design only what is lawful and right ; and afford me calmness of mind and steadiness of purpose , that I may so do thy will in this short life as to obtain ...
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