The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 |
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... particular upon it might fatigue him , it being of great length , I only told him in general that it was highly in his praise ; and then he expressed himself as above . ” " He mentioned with an air of satisfaction what Baretti had told ...
... particular upon it might fatigue him , it being of great length , I only told him in general that it was highly in his praise ; and then he expressed himself as above . ” " He mentioned with an air of satisfaction what Baretti had told ...
Page 27
... particular comparison of Demonax and Johnson , there does not seem to be a great deal of simi- larity between them , this dedication is a just compliment from the general character given by Lucian of the ancient sage , ἄριστον ὧν οἶδα ...
... particular comparison of Demonax and Johnson , there does not seem to be a great deal of simi- larity between them , this dedication is a just compliment from the general character given by Lucian of the ancient sage , ἄριστον ὧν οἶδα ...
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... particular notice of me in the way most flattering to a young man , fondly am- bitious of being distinguished for his literary talents ; and by the honour of his encouragement made me think well of myself , and aspire to deserve it ...
... particular notice of me in the way most flattering to a young man , fondly am- bitious of being distinguished for his literary talents ; and by the honour of his encouragement made me think well of myself , and aspire to deserve it ...
Page 54
... Particular lines are not to be regarded ; the power is in the whole ; and in the whole there is a magnificence like that ascribed to Chinese plantations , the magnificence of vast extent and endless diversity . " But there is in this ...
... Particular lines are not to be regarded ; the power is in the whole ; and in the whole there is a magnificence like that ascribed to Chinese plantations , the magnificence of vast extent and endless diversity . " But there is in this ...
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... particular bishop . " Poh ! " said Mrs. Thrale , " the bishop of never minded at a rout . " BOSWELL . places himself in a situation where he has no distinct cha- racter , and is of no consequence , he degrades the dignity of his order ...
... particular bishop . " Poh ! " said Mrs. Thrale , " the bishop of never minded at a rout . " BOSWELL . places himself in a situation where he has no distinct cha- racter , and is of no consequence , he degrades the dignity of his order ...
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