“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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... looks very pretty about me . 66 ' Dyer1 is constant at THE CLUB ; Hawkins is remiss ; I am not over diligent . Dr. Nugent , Dr. Goldsmith , and Mr. Reynolds , are very constant . Mr. Lye is printing his Saxon and Gothic Dictionary ; all ...
... looks very pretty about me . 66 ' Dyer1 is constant at THE CLUB ; Hawkins is remiss ; I am not over diligent . Dr. Nugent , Dr. Goldsmith , and Mr. Reynolds , are very constant . Mr. Lye is printing his Saxon and Gothic Dictionary ; all ...
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... looks convulsed , he roars in pompous strain , And , like an angry lion , shakes his mane . The nine , with terror struck , who ne'er had seen Aught human with so terrible a mien , Debating whether they should stay or run , Virtue steps ...
... looks convulsed , he roars in pompous strain , And , like an angry lion , shakes his mane . The nine , with terror struck , who ne'er had seen Aught human with so terrible a mien , Debating whether they should stay or run , Virtue steps ...
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... looks through , the less the object will appear . ” ' Why , ” replied the king , " this is not telling an untruth , but telling it clumsily ; for , if that be the case , every one who can look through a microscope will be able to detect ...
... looks through , the less the object will appear . ” ' Why , ” replied the king , " this is not telling an untruth , but telling it clumsily ; for , if that be the case , every one who can look through a microscope will be able to detect ...
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... look upón Johnson as a man of a harsh and stern character , let this tender and affectionate scene be candidly read ; and let them then judge whether more warmth of heart and grateful kindness , is often found in human nature . We have ...
... look upón Johnson as a man of a harsh and stern character , let this tender and affectionate scene be candidly read ; and let them then judge whether more warmth of heart and grateful kindness , is often found in human nature . We have ...
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... look like a gentleman ; but I am talking of being well or ill drest . " " Well , let me tell you , " said Goldsmith , " when my tailor brought home my bloom - coloured coat , he said , Sir , I have a favour to beg of you . When anybody ...
... look like a gentleman ; but I am talking of being well or ill drest . " " Well , let me tell you , " said Goldsmith , " when my tailor brought home my bloom - coloured coat , he said , Sir , I have a favour to beg of you . When anybody ...
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