The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Derby, 1826 |
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Page 17
... called Tom Brown , who , said he , " published a spelling - book , and dedicated it to the Uni- verse ; but , I fear , no copy of it can now be had . " He began to learn Latin with Mr. Hawkins , usher or under master of Lichfield school ...
... called Tom Brown , who , said he , " published a spelling - book , and dedicated it to the Uni- verse ; but , I fear , no copy of it can now be had . " He began to learn Latin with Mr. Hawkins , usher or under master of Lichfield school ...
Page 40
... called a foul copy much more painful to him , than revolving a subject in his mind , and turning his periods , until he had brought them to the most complete arrangement . His memory then enabled him to retain a whole essay , thus ...
... called a foul copy much more painful to him , than revolving a subject in his mind , and turning his periods , until he had brought them to the most complete arrangement . His memory then enabled him to retain a whole essay , thus ...
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... called a fine jacobite fellow , overheard him uttering this soliloquy in his strong emphatick voice : " Well , I have a mind to see what is done in other places of learning . I'll go and visit the universities abroad . I'll go to France ...
... called a fine jacobite fellow , overheard him uttering this soliloquy in his strong emphatick voice : " Well , I have a mind to see what is done in other places of learning . I'll go and visit the universities abroad . I'll go to France ...
Page 47
... called , became the wife of captain Brodie of the navy . Another sister , who was unmarried , was living at Lichfield in 1776. — Malone . quently at the house of Dr. Swinfen , a gentleman ÆTAT . 22. ] 47 DR . JOHNSON .
... called , became the wife of captain Brodie of the navy . Another sister , who was unmarried , was living at Lichfield in 1776. — Malone . quently at the house of Dr. Swinfen , a gentleman ÆTAT . 22. ] 47 DR . JOHNSON .
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... called , will , he thinks , be better recommended to the publick than by low jests , awkward buffoonery , or the dull scurrilities of either party . " If such a correspondence will be agreeable to you , be pleased to inform me in two ...
... called , will , he thinks , be better recommended to the publick than by low jests , awkward buffoonery , or the dull scurrilities of either party . " If such a correspondence will be agreeable to you , be pleased to inform me in two ...
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