The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies, and Numerous Works ... and Various Original Pieces ... Never Before Published ...T. Cadell and W. Davis, 1804 |
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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 want- ing 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 want- ing in particular encouragements and presents above ...
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... instance . His Majesty having observed to him that he sup- posed 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 . His Majesty having observed to him that he sup- posed 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 ufing three or four microscopes at a time than by ufing 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 ufing three or four microscopes at a time than by ufing 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 , by Sallust and by Lord Clarendon . " He would not allow much merit to Whitefield's oratory . " His popularity , Sir , ( said he , ) is chiefly owing to the peculiarity of his manner , He would be followed by crowds were he to ...
... instance , by Sallust and by Lord Clarendon . " He would not allow much merit to Whitefield's oratory . " His popularity , Sir , ( said he , ) is chiefly owing to the peculiarity of his manner , He would be followed by crowds were he to ...
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