The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Macmillan, 1912 |
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... seemed to learn by intuition ; for though indolence and procrastination were inherent in his constitution , whenever he made an exertion he did more than any one else . In short , he is a memorable instance of what has been often ...
... seemed to learn by intuition ; for though indolence and procrastination were inherent in his constitution , whenever he made an exertion he did more than any one else . In short , he is a memorable instance of what has been often ...
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... seemed very full of the merits of his son , and told the company he was a good scholar , and a poet , and wrote Latin verses . His figure and manner appeared strange to them ; but he behaved modestly , and sat silent , till upon ...
... seemed very full of the merits of his son , and told the company he was a good scholar , and a poet , and wrote Latin verses . His figure and manner appeared strange to them ; but he behaved modestly , and sat silent , till upon ...
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... seemed probable that this was the school in contem- plation ; and that Lord Gower erroneously supposed that the gentle- men who possessed the lands , out of which the revenues issued , were trustees of the charity . Such was the ...
... seemed probable that this was the school in contem- plation ; and that Lord Gower erroneously supposed that the gentle- men who possessed the lands , out of which the revenues issued , were trustees of the charity . Such was the ...
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... seemed to be much diverted with the feeble efforts of his unknown adversary , who , I hope , is alive to read this account . " Now , " said he , " here is somebody who thinks he has vexed me sadly ; yet , if it had not been for you ...
... seemed to be much diverted with the feeble efforts of his unknown adversary , who , I hope , is alive to read this account . " Now , " said he , " here is somebody who thinks he has vexed me sadly ; yet , if it had not been for you ...
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... seemed very desirous to see Pope's note , he answered , " Who would not be proud to have such a man as Pope so solicitous in inquiring about him ? " The infirmity to which Mr. Pope alludes , appeared to me also , as I have elsewhere ...
... seemed very desirous to see Pope's note , he answered , " Who would not be proud to have such a man as Pope so solicitous in inquiring about him ? " The infirmity to which Mr. Pope alludes , appeared to me also , as I have elsewhere ...
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