The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.J. M. Dent & Company, 1931 |
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... entertained some doubt , on account of the loss which they had suffered ; and his doubts afterwards appeared to be well- founded . He observed , indeed very justly , that " their loss was an additional reason for their going abroad ...
... entertained some doubt , on account of the loss which they had suffered ; and his doubts afterwards appeared to be well- founded . He observed , indeed very justly , that " their loss was an additional reason for their going abroad ...
Page 292
... entertained by his lady and daughter , he himself being in bed with a cold , according to his valetudinary custom . But he desired to see me ; and I found him dressed in his black 1 [ This gentleman survived his brother David many years ...
... entertained by his lady and daughter , he himself being in bed with a cold , according to his valetudinary custom . But he desired to see me ; and I found him dressed in his black 1 [ This gentleman survived his brother David many years ...
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... entertained of his understanding , have certainly given the world a worse opinion of his temper . - The Bishop was there- fore the more surprized and concerned for his townsman , for he respected him not only for his genius and learning ...
... entertained of his understanding , have certainly given the world a worse opinion of his temper . - The Bishop was there- fore the more surprized and concerned for his townsman , for he respected him not only for his genius and learning ...
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