Life of SAMUEL JOHNSON LL.D1952 |
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Page 12
... gave me some account of what passed on the night of Johnson's arrival at Oxford . On that evening , his father , who had anxiously accompanied him , found means to have him introduced to Mr. Jorden , who was to be his tutor . His being ...
... gave me some account of what passed on the night of Johnson's arrival at Oxford . On that evening , his father , who had anxiously accompanied him , found means to have him introduced to Mr. Jorden , who was to be his tutor . His being ...
Page 25
... gave the waiter a penny ; so that I was quite well served , nay , better than the rest , for they gave the waiter nothing . " He at this time , I be- lieve , abstained entirely from fermented liquors : a practice to which he rigidly ...
... gave the waiter a penny ; so that I was quite well served , nay , better than the rest , for they gave the waiter nothing . " He at this time , I be- lieve , abstained entirely from fermented liquors : a practice to which he rigidly ...
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... gave the first provocations , and some of them very offen- sive . Let it now be all over . As you have no rea- son to think that your new mother has shewn you any foul play , treat her with respect , and with some degree of confidence ...
... gave the first provocations , and some of them very offen- sive . Let it now be all over . As you have no rea- son to think that your new mother has shewn you any foul play , treat her with respect , and with some degree of confidence ...
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