The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.Dent, 1949 |
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... called Lethe , in which Mr. Garrick will perform . ' In 1751 we are to consider him as carrying on both his Dictionary and Rambler . But he also wrote " The Life of Cheynel , " , " * in the miscellany called " The Student ; " and the 1 ...
... called Lethe , in which Mr. Garrick will perform . ' In 1751 we are to consider him as carrying on both his Dictionary and Rambler . But he also wrote " The Life of Cheynel , " , " * in the miscellany called " The Student ; " and the 1 ...
Page 283
... called to the boy , " What would you give , my lad , to know about the Argonauts ? " " Sir , ( said the boy ) I would give what I have . " Johnson was much pleased with his answer , and we gave him a double fare . Dr. Johnson then ...
... called to the boy , " What would you give , my lad , to know about the Argonauts ? " " Sir , ( said the boy ) I would give what I have . " Johnson was much pleased with his answer , and we gave him a double fare . Dr. Johnson then ...
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... called on Mr. Lloyd , one of the people called Quakers . He too was not at home , but Mrs. Lloyd was , and received us courteously , and asked us to dinner . Johnson said to me , " After the uncertainty of all human things at Hector's ...
... called on Mr. Lloyd , one of the people called Quakers . He too was not at home , but Mrs. Lloyd was , and received us courteously , and asked us to dinner . Johnson said to me , " After the uncertainty of all human things at Hector's ...
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