The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Heritage Press, 1963 - Authors, English |
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... consider how much easier it is to learn a language by the ear , than by any marks . Sheridan's Dictionary may do very well ; but you cannot always carry it about with you : and , when you want the word , you have not the Dictionary . It ...
... consider how much easier it is to learn a language by the ear , than by any marks . Sheridan's Dictionary may do very well ; but you cannot always carry it about with you : and , when you want the word , you have not the Dictionary . It ...
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... consider whether there is the greater chance of good or evil upon the whole . If I see a man who has fallen into a well , I would wish to help him out ; but if there is a greater probability that he shall pull me in , than that I shall ...
... consider whether there is the greater chance of good or evil upon the whole . If I see a man who has fallen into a well , I would wish to help him out ; but if there is a greater probability that he shall pull me in , than that I shall ...
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... consider , Madam , that it is our duty to maintain the subordination of civilized society ; and when there is a ... considering this subject , I am more and more confirmed in what I then meant to express , and which was sanctioned by the ...
... consider , Madam , that it is our duty to maintain the subordination of civilized society ; and when there is a ... considering this subject , I am more and more confirmed in what I then meant to express , and which was sanctioned by the ...
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