“The” Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J.M. Dent, 1949 |
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Page 162
... called on the Reverend Mr. Meeke , one of the fellows , and of Johnson's standing . Here was a most cordial greeting on both sides . On leaving him , Johnson said , ' I used to think Meeke had excellent parts , when we were boys ...
... called on the Reverend Mr. Meeke , one of the fellows , and of Johnson's standing . Here was a most cordial greeting on both sides . On leaving him , Johnson said , ' I used to think Meeke had excellent parts , when we were boys ...
Page 249
James Boswell. evening at the Mitre . I called on him , and we went thither at nine . We had a good supper , and port ... called his great things . His ode which begins ' Ruin seize thee , ruthless King , Confusion on A.D. 1763 249 Etat . 54.
James Boswell. evening at the Mitre . I called on him , and we went thither at nine . We had a good supper , and port ... called his great things . His ode which begins ' Ruin seize thee , ruthless King , Confusion on A.D. 1763 249 Etat . 54.
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... called , ) was opposed in his application to be inducted , because it was alledged that he had been guilty of fornication five years before . JOHNSON . " Why , Sir , if he has repented , it is not a sufficient objection . A man who is ...
... called , ) was opposed in his application to be inducted , because it was alledged that he had been guilty of fornication five years before . JOHNSON . " Why , Sir , if he has repented , it is not a sufficient objection . A man who is ...
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