The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: With Murphy's Essay, Volume 6Cowie, 1825 |
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Page 139
... imagination more than this little desert in these depths of western obscurity , occupied not by a gross herdsman , or amphibious fisherman , but by a gentleman and two ladies , of high birth , polished manners , and elegant conversation ...
... imagination more than this little desert in these depths of western obscurity , occupied not by a gross herdsman , or amphibious fisherman , but by a gentleman and two ladies , of high birth , polished manners , and elegant conversation ...
Page 147
... imagination with the thoughts that naturally rise in places where the great and the powerful lie mingled with the dust , let him listen in submissive silence ; for if he asks any questions , his delight is at an end . Iona has long ...
... imagination with the thoughts that naturally rise in places where the great and the powerful lie mingled with the dust , let him listen in submissive silence ; for if he asks any questions , his delight is at an end . Iona has long ...
Page 168
... imagining that he had now made himself acquainted with his disease of mind , was in hope of curing it by counsel , and officiously sought an opportunity of conference , which the prince , having long considered him as one whose ...
... imagining that he had now made himself acquainted with his disease of mind , was in hope of curing it by counsel , and officiously sought an opportunity of conference , which the prince , having long considered him as one whose ...
Page 174
... imagining that the time would come when all his acquisitions should be of use to him in the open world . He came one day to amuse himself in his usual manner , and found the master busy in building a sailing chariot : he saw that the ...
... imagining that the time would come when all his acquisitions should be of use to him in the open world . He came one day to amuse himself in his usual manner , and found the master busy in building a sailing chariot : he saw that the ...
Page 175
... imagination prevails over your skill , and that you now tell me rather what you wish , than what you know . Every animal has his element assigned him ; the birds have the air , and man and beasts the earth . " So , " replied the ...
... imagination prevails over your skill , and that you now tell me rather what you wish , than what you know . Every animal has his element assigned him ; the birds have the air , and man and beasts the earth . " So , " replied the ...
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