“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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... instance that this was his endeavour , it may be worth while to mention a method he took in regulating a proper ... instances of good behaviour , or diligent service , he was not wanting in particular encouragements and presents above ...
... instance that this was his endeavour , it may be worth while to mention a method he took in regulating a proper ... instances of good behaviour , or diligent service , he was not wanting in particular encouragements and presents above ...
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... instance . 66 His Majesty having observed to him that he supposed he must have read a great deal , Johnson answered , that he thought more than he read ; that he had read a great deal in the early part of his life , but having fallen ...
... instance . 66 His Majesty having observed to him that he supposed he must have read a great deal , Johnson answered , that he thought more than he read ; that he had read a great deal in the early part of his life , but having fallen ...
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... instance of it , an assertion of that writer , that he had seen objects magnified to a much greater degree by using three or four microscopes at a time than by using one . " Now , " added Johnson , " every one acquainted with ...
... instance of it , an assertion of that writer , that he had seen objects magnified to a much greater degree by using three or four microscopes at a time than by using one . " Now , " added Johnson , " every one acquainted with ...
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... instance , from mere wantonness of appetite , he steals privately to her chambermaid . Sir , a wife ought not ... instances , leave his wife and go to a harlot , if his wife has not been negligent of pleasing . " Here he discovered that ...
... instance , from mere wantonness of appetite , he steals privately to her chambermaid . Sir , a wife ought not ... instances , leave his wife and go to a harlot , if his wife has not been negligent of pleasing . " Here he discovered that ...
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... instance . " BOSWELL : " What , Sir ! is nothing gained by decoration and action ? Indeed , I do wish that you had mentioned Garrick . " JOHNSON : " My dear Sir , had I mentioned him , I must have mentioned many more : Mrs. Pritchard ...
... instance . " BOSWELL : " What , Sir ! is nothing gained by decoration and action ? Indeed , I do wish that you had mentioned Garrick . " JOHNSON : " My dear Sir , had I mentioned him , I must have mentioned many more : Mrs. Pritchard ...
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