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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... language to write nullius originis , for ob- scure extraction ? " I have defended myself as well as I could . " Might I venture to differ from you with regard to the utility of vows ? I am sensible that it would be very dangerous to ...
... language to write nullius originis , for ob- scure extraction ? " I have defended myself as well as I could . " Might I venture to differ from you with regard to the utility of vows ? I am sensible that it would be very dangerous to ...
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... language , from political considerations of the disadvantage of keeping up the distinction between the Highlanders and the other inhabitants of North - Britain . Dr. Johnson being informed of this , I suppose by Mr. Drummond , wrote ...
... language , from political considerations of the disadvantage of keeping up the distinction between the Highlanders and the other inhabitants of North - Britain . Dr. Johnson being informed of this , I suppose by Mr. Drummond , wrote ...
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... language should be totally extinguished . The similitude and derivation of languages afford the most indubitable proof of the traduction of nations , and the genealogy of mankind . They add often physical certainty to historical evi ...
... language should be totally extinguished . The similitude and derivation of languages afford the most indubitable proof of the traduction of nations , and the genealogy of mankind . They add often physical certainty to historical evi ...
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... language , however narrow in its extent , or however incom- modious for common purposes , till it is reposited in some version of a known book , that it may be always hereafter examined and compared with other lan- guages , and then ...
... language , however narrow in its extent , or however incom- modious for common purposes , till it is reposited in some version of a known book , that it may be always hereafter examined and compared with other lan- guages , and then ...
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... language is taught , and honour the translator as a man whom GOD has dis- tinguished by the high office of propagating his word . " I must take the liberty of engaging you in an office of charity . Mrs. Heely , the wife of Mr. Heely ...
... language is taught , and honour the translator as a man whom GOD has dis- tinguished by the high office of propagating his word . " I must take the liberty of engaging you in an office of charity . Mrs. Heely , the wife of Mr. Heely ...
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