“The” Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order, a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons, and Various Original Pieces of His Composition, Never Before Published: ...G. Routledge & Company, Farringdon Street, 1857 - 300 pages |
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... common way of living , at his table , was three or four dishes ; the appurtenances to his table were neat and handsome ; he frequently entertained company at dinner , and then his table was well served with as many dishes as were usual ...
... common way of living , at his table , was three or four dishes ; the appurtenances to his table were neat and handsome ; he frequently entertained company at dinner , and then his table was well served with as many dishes as were usual ...
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... common purposes , till it is reposited in some version of a known book , that it may be always hereafter examined and compared with other languages , and then permitting its disuse . For this purpose the translation of the Bible is most ...
... common purposes , till it is reposited in some version of a known book , that it may be always hereafter examined and compared with other languages , and then permitting its disuse . For this purpose the translation of the Bible is most ...
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... common life in the intercourse with his friends ? " JOHNSON : " Why no , Sir . Everybody knows you are paid for affecting warmth for your client ; and it is , therefore , properly no dissimulation : the moment you come from the bar you ...
... common life in the intercourse with his friends ? " JOHNSON : " Why no , Sir . Everybody knows you are paid for affecting warmth for your client ; and it is , therefore , properly no dissimulation : the moment you come from the bar you ...
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... common conversation , were more in pleasantry and sport than real and malignant ; for no man was more visited by natives of that country , nor were there any for whom he had a greater esteem . It was to Dr. Grainger , a Scottish ...
... common conversation , were more in pleasantry and sport than real and malignant ; for no man was more visited by natives of that country , nor were there any for whom he had a greater esteem . It was to Dr. Grainger , a Scottish ...
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... common notion , that a woman would not be the worse wife for being learned ; in which , from all that I have observed of Artemisias , I humbly differed from him . That a woman should be sensible and well informed , I allow to be a great ...
... common notion , that a woman would not be the worse wife for being learned ; in which , from all that I have observed of Artemisias , I humbly differed from him . That a woman should be sensible and well informed , I allow to be a great ...
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