The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: With Murphy's Essay, Volume 6Cowie, 1825 |
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Page 34
... rise begins to make a considerable angle with the plain . In extensive continents the land may , by gradual elevation , attain great height , without than that of a plane gently other appearance any inclined , and if a hill placed upon ...
... rise begins to make a considerable angle with the plain . In extensive continents the land may , by gradual elevation , attain great height , without than that of a plane gently other appearance any inclined , and if a hill placed upon ...
Page 44
... rise , staggered a little , and I called in haste to the Highlander to hold him . This was the only moment of my journey , in which I thought myself endangered . Having surmounted the hill at last , we were told , that at Glenelg , on ...
... rise , staggered a little , and I called in haste to the Highlander to hold him . This was the only moment of my journey , in which I thought myself endangered . Having surmounted the hill at last , we were told , that at Glenelg , on ...
Page 55
... rise , on such an occa- sion , in the heart of one who had not been taught to la- ment by precedent , I should gladly have known ; but the lady , by whom I sat , thought herself not equal to the work of translating . Mr. Macleod is the ...
... rise , on such an occa- sion , in the heart of one who had not been taught to la- ment by precedent , I should gladly have known ; but the lady , by whom I sat , thought herself not equal to the work of translating . Mr. Macleod is the ...
Page 68
... rise on either side . If no such place can be found , the ground must be cut away . The walls are made by piling stones against the earth , on either side . It is then roofed by large stones laid across the cavern , which therefore ...
... rise on either side . If no such place can be found , the ground must be cut away . The walls are made by piling stones against the earth , on either side . It is then roofed by large stones laid across the cavern , which therefore ...
Page 102
... rise in his mind at a sudden call ; and if he has any hope of supernatural help , why may he not as well receive it when he writes as when he speaks ? In the variety of mental powers , some must perform ex- temporary prayer with much ...
... rise in his mind at a sudden call ; and if he has any hope of supernatural help , why may he not as well receive it when he writes as when he speaks ? In the variety of mental powers , some must perform ex- temporary prayer with much ...
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