The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 |
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... seemed to shudder when the sanc- tity of the devotional closet was invaded , and the humble aspirations of a contrite spirit were pub- lished to the world . But in spite of the malice of its enemies and the fears of its friends , Bos ...
... seemed to shudder when the sanc- tity of the devotional closet was invaded , and the humble aspirations of a contrite spirit were pub- lished to the world . But in spite of the malice of its enemies and the fears of its friends , Bos ...
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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 ...
Page 88
... seemed probable that this was the school in contemplation ; and that lord Gower erroneously supposed that the gentlemen who possessed the lands , out of which the revenues issued , were trustees of the charity . Such was probable ...
... seemed probable that this was the school in contemplation ; and that lord Gower erroneously supposed that the gentlemen who possessed the lands , out of which the revenues issued , were trustees of the charity . Such was probable ...
Page 98
... 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 , 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 , you ...
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