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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... perhaps be ill . " Sir , " said he , " consider how foolish you would think it in them to be apprehensive that you are ill . " This sudden turn relieved me for the moment ; but I afterwards perceived it to be an ingenious fallacy . ? 1 ...
... perhaps be ill . " Sir , " said he , " consider how foolish you would think it in them to be apprehensive that you are ill . " This sudden turn relieved me for the moment ; but I afterwards perceived it to be an ingenious fallacy . ? 1 ...
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... perhaps , there is a fellow who grows old in his college ; but this is against his will , unless he be a man very indolent indeed . A hundred a - year is reckoned a good fellowship , and that is no more than is necessary to keep a man ...
... perhaps , there is a fellow who grows old in his college ; but this is against his will , unless he be a man very indolent indeed . A hundred a - year is reckoned a good fellowship , and that is no more than is necessary to keep a man ...
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... perhaps , a worthy , unsuspecting man might come and marry this woman , unless the father inform him of the truth . " JOHNSON : " Sir , he is accessary to no imposition . His daughter is in his house ; and if a man courts her , he takes ...
... perhaps , a worthy , unsuspecting man might come and marry this woman , unless the father inform him of the truth . " JOHNSON : " Sir , he is accessary to no imposition . His daughter is in his house ; and if a man courts her , he takes ...
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... Perhaps medical men may . - BOSWELL . 3 Dr. Thomas Lawrence was a physician of considerable eminence in his profession , and in 1767 he became President of the College of Physicians , to which office he was re - elected during the ...
... Perhaps medical men may . - BOSWELL . 3 Dr. Thomas Lawrence was a physician of considerable eminence in his profession , and in 1767 he became President of the College of Physicians , to which office he was re - elected during the ...
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... perhaps some minutes , by accelerating her pulsation . " 66 On Thursday , April 11 , I dined with him at General Paoli's , in whose house I now resided , and where I had ever afterwards the honour of being entertained with the kindest ...
... perhaps some minutes , by accelerating her pulsation . " 66 On Thursday , April 11 , I dined with him at General Paoli's , in whose house I now resided , and where I had ever afterwards the honour of being entertained with the kindest ...
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