The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J. Murray, 1831 - Hebrides (Scotland) |
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... pleasure of gratifying his friend with a present more worthy of his acceptance than the segment from the hearth- broom , but soon after introducing him to Dr. John- son himself in Bolt - court , with whom he had the satisfaction of ...
... pleasure of gratifying his friend with a present more worthy of his acceptance than the segment from the hearth- broom , but soon after introducing him to Dr. John- son himself in Bolt - court , with whom he had the satisfaction of ...
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... pleasure that I wished , yet I was glad to receive it ; for my affection to my dear friend makes me desirous of knowing his state , whatever it be . I beg , therefore , that you continue to let me know , from time to time , all that you ...
... pleasure that I wished , yet I was glad to receive it ; for my affection to my dear friend makes me desirous of knowing his state , whatever it be . I beg , therefore , that you continue to let me know , from time to time , all that you ...
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... pleasure , you have Lady Rothes ready to concur . May whatever you enjoy of [ In former editions these words are arranged " at night , as at Mrs. Thrale's , I was musing . " — ED . ] 2 Johnson has here expressed a sentiment similar to ...
... pleasure , you have Lady Rothes ready to concur . May whatever you enjoy of [ In former editions these words are arranged " at night , as at Mrs. Thrale's , I was musing . " — ED . ] 2 Johnson has here expressed a sentiment similar to ...
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... pleasures of the longest life , when placed in comparison with a happy death ? I am , dear sir , yours most ... pleasure which every man feels from finding himself not forgotten . In age we feel again that love of our native ...
... pleasures of the longest life , when placed in comparison with a happy death ? I am , dear sir , yours most ... pleasure which every man feels from finding himself not forgotten . In age we feel again that love of our native ...
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... pleasure which we used to receive from each other on Good - Friday and Easter - day , we must be this year content to miss . Let us , however , pray for each other , and I hope to see one another yet from time to time with mutual ...
... pleasure which we used to receive from each other on Good - Friday and Easter - day , we must be this year content to miss . Let us , however , pray for each other , and I hope to see one another yet from time to time with mutual ...
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