The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides, Volume 7J. Murray, 1839 |
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... given them to Mr. Steevens to castrate ( 1 ) for the edition of the poets , to which he was to write pre- faces . Dr. Taylor ( the only time I ever heard him say any thing witty ) ( 2 ) observed , that " if Roches- ter had been ...
... given them to Mr. Steevens to castrate ( 1 ) for the edition of the poets , to which he was to write pre- faces . Dr. Taylor ( the only time I ever heard him say any thing witty ) ( 2 ) observed , that " if Roches- ter had been ...
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... given to encourage the exportation of corn , and no bounty is given for the exportation of men ; though , indeed , those who go , gain by it . " R. " But the bounty on the ex- portation of corn is paid at home . " E. " That's the same ...
... given to encourage the exportation of corn , and no bounty is given for the exportation of men ; though , indeed , those who go , gain by it . " R. " But the bounty on the ex- portation of corn is paid at home . " E. " That's the same ...
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... given you a longer time ; and I hope you have made so good use of it , as to be no longer on evil terms with , Sir , yours , & c . SAM . JOHNSON . ' " On this I called upon him : and he has since dined with me . " After this time , the ...
... given you a longer time ; and I hope you have made so good use of it , as to be no longer on evil terms with , Sir , yours , & c . SAM . JOHNSON . ' " On this I called upon him : and he has since dined with me . " After this time , the ...
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