“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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... necessary . On extraordinary instances of good behaviour , or diligent service , he was not wanting in particular encouragements and presents above their wages ; it is remarkable that he would permit their relations to visit them , and ...
... necessary . On extraordinary instances of good behaviour , or diligent service , he was not wanting in particular encouragements and presents above their wages ; it is remarkable that he would permit their relations to visit them , and ...
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... necessary to happiness , and knowledge of his will be necessary to obedience , I know not how he that withholds this know- ledge , or delays it , can be said to love his neighbour as himself . He that voluntarily continues ignorance ...
... necessary to happiness , and knowledge of his will be necessary to obedience , I know not how he that withholds this know- ledge , or delays it , can be said to love his neighbour as himself . He that voluntarily continues ignorance ...
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... necessary , or at least improve the sense , might give offence , and therefore prevailed on Johnson to omit them . The epithet little , which perhaps the author thought might diminish his dignity , was also changed to anxious . - MALONE ...
... necessary , or at least improve the sense , might give offence , and therefore prevailed on Johnson to omit them . The epithet little , which perhaps the author thought might diminish his dignity , was also changed to anxious . - MALONE ...
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... necessary before a stranger can land . The wind , not the stranger , occasions an epidemic cold . ' If I am not mistaken , Mr. Macaulay is dead ; if living , this solution might please him , as I hope it will Mr. Boswell , in return for ...
... necessary before a stranger can land . The wind , not the stranger , occasions an epidemic cold . ' If I am not mistaken , Mr. Macaulay is dead ; if living , this solution might please him , as I hope it will Mr. Boswell , in return for ...
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... necessary amongst you than with us , which makes so many of your people learn it . It is all gardening with you . Things which grow wild here , must be cultivated with great care in Scotland . Pray now , " throwing himself back in his ...
... necessary amongst you than with us , which makes so many of your people learn it . It is all gardening with you . Things which grow wild here , must be cultivated with great care in Scotland . Pray now , " throwing himself back in his ...
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