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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... many friends . Upon some motive , I hope , that you will be here soon ; and am willing to think that it will be an in- Ætat . 57 . 1766. and Luke . When it B 2 DR . JOHNSON . 3 dismissed you at Harwich. Both have been in- 1765...
... many friends . Upon some motive , I hope , that you will be here soon ; and am willing to think that it will be an in- Ætat . 57 . 1766. and Luke . When it B 2 DR . JOHNSON . 3 dismissed you at Harwich. Both have been in- 1765...
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... soon forgotten : if you delay to enquire , you will have no information ; if you neglect to write , infor- mation will be vain . * 3 The place of residence of Mr. Peregrine Langton . 4 Mr. Langton did not disregard this counsel , but ...
... soon forgotten : if you delay to enquire , you will have no information ; if you neglect to write , infor- mation will be vain . * 3 The place of residence of Mr. Peregrine Langton . 4 Mr. Langton did not disregard this counsel , but ...
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... soon grew habitually accustomed to the practice of their business , and then very little further attention was necessary . On extraordinary instances of good behaviour , or diligent service , he was not want- ing in particular ...
... soon grew habitually accustomed to the practice of their business , and then very little further attention was necessary . On extraordinary instances of good behaviour , or diligent service , he was not want- ing in particular ...
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... soon as any repair was wanting in or about his house , to have it immediately performed . When he had money to spare , he chose to lay in a provision of linen or clothes , or any other necessaries ; as then , he said , he could afford ...
... soon as any repair was wanting in or about his house , to have it immediately performed . When he had money to spare , he chose to lay in a provision of linen or clothes , or any other necessaries ; as then , he said , he could afford ...
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... soon as he was fairly engaged with a book , on which , while he sat by the fire , he seemed quite intent , Mr. Barnard stole round to the apart- ment where the King was , and , in obedience to his Majesty's commands , mentioned that Dr ...
... soon as he was fairly engaged with a book , on which , while he sat by the fire , he seemed quite intent , Mr. Barnard stole round to the apart- ment where the King was , and , in obedience to his Majesty's commands , mentioned that Dr ...
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